Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts program in Fashion with a concentration in Apparel Technical Design is a professional, hands-on degree program that prepares students for a dynamic career in apparel technical design. This program is designed to provide students with key skills sought across the fashion industry, including flat and digital patternmaking and development, technical design, garment construction, technology for design, tech pack making, and fit analysis.

Program Description

The program description highlights the professional and hands-on nature of the degree, focusing on preparing students for careers in apparel technical design. It emphasizes the development of industry acumen, design aesthetics, and garment and pattern construction, all of which are valuable for technical design career paths in the fashion industry.

At a Glance

• College/School: Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
• Location: Downtown Phoenix, ASU at Los Angeles, or Online, ASU Local
• Second Language Requirement: No
• STEM-OPT Extension Eligible: No
• First Required Math Course: MAT 114 - College Mathematics
• Math Intensity: General

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Fashion (Apparel Technical Design) BA program includes a comprehensive set of courses designed to provide students with a strong foundation in industry acumen, design aesthetics, and garment and pattern construction. Students can view the 2025-2026 curriculum and archives for more detailed information.

Concurrent Program Options

Students pursuing concurrent degrees earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. They can work with their academic advisors to create their own concurrent degree combination, although some combinations may not be 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, which include first-year, transfer, international, and readmission requirements.

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.

Attend Online

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.

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.

Global Opportunities

Studying abroad exposes students to distinct cultural environments and enables them to expand their fashion knowledge in diverse settings. Students have the opportunity to enhance their resume and portfolio with a global perspective gained by studying abroad.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared to enter the fashion industry in various roles, including:

• Apparel designer
• Design assistant
• Fashion designer
• Manufacturing professional
• Product developer
• Technical designer

Example job titles and salaries are provided, noting that years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales, and some jobs may require advanced degrees, certifications, or state-specific licensure.

Career Data

• Fabric and Apparel Designer: -10.2% growth, $67,670 median salary
• Fashion Designer: 2.0% growth, $80,690 median salary
• Technical Director: 4.9% growth, $83,480 median salary

Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).