For individuals with dreams of being the next big fashion designer, the
University of Indiana Bloomington offers a bachelor's degree in fashion
design. Just 53 miles from Indianapolis, IN, the school serves more than
110,000 students.
Indiana University Bloomington
Originally a seminary, Indiana University Bloomington officially
became a postsecondary institution in 1828. As of 2011, it served
approximately 110,436 students through 14 colleges and schools. The
Higher Learning Commission accredits the school to award degrees at all
levels, and 9,740 were conferred in 2009-2010.
U.S. News and World Report ranked Indiana University Bloomington 75th among all national universities for 2012.
The College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Apparel Merchandising
and Interior Design offers a bachelor's degree in fashion design as of
2011. It also houses a collection of fashion apparel and accessories
totaling more than 20,000 pieces from as early as 1937. Faculty
encourages fashion students to enter fashion competitions held each
spring by a variety of organizations, including Fashion Group
International, Costume Society of America and International Textile and
Apparel Association.
Fashion Design Programs
Certificate in Fashion Design
This 2-year certificate program totals 27 credit hours. Required
courses cover fashion research and illustration, textile science and
three studio sessions about garment fitting and construction. Students
must also plan and present a fashion line. They must choose one course
from experimental studio options in shape and foundation, tailoring,
digital applications or draping. Credits from this program can transfer
toward the school's Apparel Merchandising Bachelor of Science.
Fashion Design Bachelor of Arts
Majors complete a minimum of 37 credit hours. In their second of four
years, students learn pattern development and clothing construction
through fashion studio courses. They study the properties of various
fabrics and fashion themes. Other courses address sketching, the history
of fashion, tailoring, accessories and collection management.
Instructors encourage students to participate in internships either off
campus or with the university's music and theater programs.
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