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Bachelor

Fashion Design

Shape the future of style with creative design, textile innovation, and market-ready fashion leadership.

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Overview

UNI - Universum International College brings together academic excellence and global empowerment through its partnership with Arizona State University. The Fashion Design program helps students turn creative vision into professional collections through studio work, textile technology, digital tools, and entrepreneurship-focused practice.

Duration3 years
Total Credits180 ECTS
FormatCampus / Online
LanguageAlbanian

Program Objectives

  • To equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the historical development and key concepts in fashion design, enabling them to describe and contextualize the evolution of the industry.
  • To develop students' ability to apply creative thinking and design principles in the creation of innovative fashion sketches and garments, encouraging originality and artistic expression.
  • To provide students with essential technical skills in garment construction, including cutting, sewing, and draping techniques, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship and production capabilities.
  • To train students to create advanced textile and clothing designs using CAD software, integrating modern technology into the design process to enhance precision and efficiency.
  • To develop students' ability to evaluate and select appropriate textiles and materials for fashion design, emphasizing the importance of material properties and suitability for specific design projects.
  • To enhance students' skills in illustrating and communicating fashion concepts effectively through various visual media, enabling clear and compelling presentation of their design ideas.
  • To instill an understanding of sustainable design principles, encouraging students to integrate environmentally responsible practices into their fashion design projects.
  • To prepare students for successful careers in the fashion industry by developing skills in project management, marketing, and entrepreneurship, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the business aspects of fashion.
  • To cultivate students' ability to apply research using appropriate methodologies to inform and inspire their design work, promoting a research-driven approach to creativity and innovation.
Curriculum

Academic path

Year 1

60 ECTS
Semester 130 ECTS
  • Origin and Evolution of Fashion
    5
  • Fashion Illustration and Digital Design I
    5
  • Creative Design Thinking
    4
  • Apparel Construction 1 (ASU)
    6
  • Sewing Techniques
    6
  • Study Skills
    2
  • Elective (choose 1): English, Colour Theory, Digital Photography, Costume Design
    2
Semester 230 ECTS
  • Advanced Fashion Illustration and Digital Design II
    5
  • CAD for Textile and Garments
    5
  • Apparel Construction 2 (ASU)
    6
  • Textile Innovations and Sustainable Practices
    6
  • Fashion Draping and Design Lab
    4
  • Elective (choose 1): English, Academic Writing, Digital Photography, Costume Design
    4

Academic path

Year 2

62 ECTS
Semester 332 ECTS
  • Fashion Sustainability and Ethics
    5
  • Fashion Collection Development and Production
    5
  • Design Studio: Collaborative Projects
    6
  • Visual Communication
    5
  • Styling and Image Consulting Lab
    5
  • Elective (choose 1): English, Colour Theory, Digital Photography, Costume Design
    6
Semester 430 ECTS
  • Future Trends of Fashion Design
    5
  • Digital Fashion Innovation
    6
  • Material Selection & Specification
    5
  • Marketing for Creative Industries
    4
  • Fashion Merchandising
    6
  • Elective (choose 1): English, Brand Identity and Corporate Marketing, Innovative Technology in Business and Entrepreneurship, Digital Business and Marketing
    4

Academic path

Year 3

60 ECTS
Semester 530 ECTS
  • Accessories Design
    6
  • Design Studio: Advanced Portfolio Development
    6
  • Product Design and Project Management
    6
  • Leather Design And Tailoring Techniques
    6
  • Strategic Management
    6
Semester 630 ECTS
  • Advanced Fashion Studies
    6
  • Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation in Fashion
    6
  • Career Orientation and Internship
    8
  • Dissertation / Capstone Project (Research Methods)
    10

What UNI students gain and experience with Arizona State University

Arizona State University is incorporated in all student experiences and programs, by providing:

ASU "What Is Innovation?" certificate course
Master Class from Arizona State University faculty
Learn English at Arizona State University
ASU English Courses
Arizona State University Summer Experience
ASU Global Exchanges
Global Signature Courses
Short-term immersion programs at ASU partner universities
Online Courses and Workshops by Arizona State University
Courses directly from Thunderbird School of Global Management
ASU Venture X - Startup
ASU Endstar Game

Program Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

  • Students will describe the historical development and key concepts in fashion design.
  • Students will evaluate and select appropriate textiles and materials for fashion design.
  • Students will apply research using appropriate methodologies to inform and inspire their design work.

Skills

  • Students will apply creative thinking and design principles in the creation of fashion sketches and garments.
  • Students will develop technical skills in garment construction, including cutting, sewing, and draping techniques.
  • Students will create textile and clothing designs using CAD software.
  • Students will illustrate and communicate fashion concepts effectively through various visual media.

Competencies

  • Students will integrate sustainable design principles into their fashion design projects.
  • Students will demonstrate skills in project management, marketing, and entrepreneurship within the fashion industry.
  • Students will develop strategic thinking skills for managing and leading in the fashion industry.

Study Abroad with Scholarships

Study for a semester abroad—funded by Erasmus+ in 26 EU countries or worldwide through Arizona State University partner universities.

190partners across Europe and Turkey
International partner map will be added soon.

Career opportunities

  • Fashion designer and stylist roles in local and international fashion houses.
  • Careers in fashion illustration, textile design, fashion writing, and visual styling.
  • Opportunity to establish and grow your own atelier or fashion-focused creative business.

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