Program Overview

Fashion Design

Overview

St. Catherine University’s fashion design degree is a comprehensive and innovative program that prepares students for a career in the fashion industry. The program focuses on both design and sustainability, giving students the skills and knowledge they need to create innovative and sustainable apparel.

Program Details

• The fundamentals of fashion design, including sketching, patternmaking, and garment construction.
• The history of fashion and the different cultures that have influenced it.
• Sustainable fashion practices, such as using recycled materials and reducing waste.
• Textile science and garment construction.
• The business side of the fashion industry, such as sales and buying.

Career Outcomes

Students who graduate from the fashion design program at St. Catherine University will be prepared for a variety of careers in the fashion industry, including:

• Fashion designer
• Fashion merchandiser
• Fashion buyer
• Fashion stylist
• Fashion journalist

Related Programs

• Marketing and Digital Strategy
• Business Administration
• Fashion Merchandising

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University Policies

St. Catherine University complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). For additional information, see Non-Discrimination Statement and Policies.