BFA in Fashion Design in Syracuse United States | Syracuse University

The fashion design curriculum equips students with the expertise to conceptualize, craft, and bring products from initial idea to finished goods. This four-year B.F.A. program stands among the select few endorsed by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), granting access to all CFDA-sponsored events and contests.

Throughout your four years in our program, you'll systematically develop proficiency in fashion design techniques, garment construction, and professional presentation. Each course, from fashion sketching to pattern drafting, blends artistic vision with technical mastery. Specialized training in industry-relevant tools like Optitex CAD and Adobe Suite complements diverse elective options in art and design. The program maintains close industry ties through regular visits from working designers and retail professionals. Fashion design majors also benefit from an exclusive study abroad opportunity at London College of Fashion for an immersive professional semester in England's capital.