Program Overview

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Fashion, BA

The Bachelor of Arts program in fashion takes a transdisciplinary approach to provide students with a foundation that enables them to work across many segments in the fashion industry.

Program Description

The fashion program combines history, business practices, and hands-on studio experience to prepare students for a variety of roles in this global industry. Students gain proficiency in illustration and fluency with materials, traditional techniques, and digital technologies, preparing them for interdisciplinary collaborations through coursework across marketing and merchandising, wearable technology, sustainability, management and leadership, international experience, and fashion and culture. In the capstone experience, students develop a substantial project within an area of focus. Opportunities for internships and study abroad further advance students' professional goals.

At a Glance

• College/school: Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
• Location: Downtown Phoenix, ASU at Los Angeles
• Second language requirement: No
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
• First required math course: MAT 114 - College Mathematics
• Math intensity: General

Curriculum

View 2025 - 2026 curriculum. View curriculum archives.

Concurrent Program Options

Students pursuing concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”) earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
  • First-year
  • Transfer
  • International
  • Readmission

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Change of Major Requirements

A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors. Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.

Transfer Options

ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:

• Learn design and commercial production techniques.
• Demonstrate ability to successfully utilize industry-based information.
• Produce projects relevant to fashion industry practices.

Global Opportunities

Global experience: Fashion varies from country to country, city to city, and culture to culture. Studying abroad exposes students to distinct cultural environments and enables them to expand their fashion knowledge in diverse settings.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared to enter the fashion industry in any of a number of roles. Some examples are:

• Curator
• Fabric designer
• Fashion business analyst
• Fashion designer
• Marketing researcher
• Merchandise display and window designer
• Supply chain manager
• Textile and apparel production manager

Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry-level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications, or state-specific licensure.

Career	Growth	Median salary
Art Professor	1.7%	$80,190
Designer (General)	2.0%	$66,220
Fabric and Apparel Designer	-10.2%	$67,670
Fashion Designer	2.0%	$80,690
Manufacturing Sales Representative	0.3%	$66,780
Marketing Manager	6.6%	$161,030
Merchandiser	5.8%	$75,650
Museum Curator	7.0%	$61,770
Supply Chain Manager	6.1%	$102,010