Program Overview

Overview of the Online Bachelor of Arts in Fashion – Apparel Technical Design

The Online Bachelor of Arts in Fashion with a concentration in Apparel Technical Design at Arizona State University is designed for individuals who wish to pursue a career combining the creative and technical aspects of the fashion industry. This program aims to equip students with practical skills to transform creative ideas into garments that are manufactured and distributed with accurate shape, fit, and construction.

Program Details

• Total Classes: 36
• Weeks per Class: 7.5
• Total Credit Hours: 120
• Next Start Date: 01/12/2026

Career Opportunities

Upon graduation, students will be prepared to make their mark on the fashion industry with highly sought-after technical skills in Optitex, Adobe Illustrator, and more. Potential career paths include:

• Apparel Technical Designer
• Production and Sourcing Specialist
• Costing Associate
• Sourcing Strategist
• Fashion CAD Artist
• Fabric and Apparel Designer
• Fashion Designer
• Technical Director

Course Curriculum

The program includes a range of courses that provide both the history and theory of fashion and the practical skills needed to turn creative ideas into marketable products. Some of the courses include:

• FSH 122: Apparel Construction I
• FSH 125: Survey of the Fashion Industry
• FSH 158: Fundamentals of Technical Flat Sketching
• FSH 175: Merchandising Essentials
• FSH 200: Textiles Science Lab
• FSH 201: Textiles Science
• FSH 204: Social Aspects of Fashion
• FSH 205: Fundamentals of Fashion Design

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent
• Have completed at least 14 of the following courses:
  • Four years of math
  • Four years of English (non-ESL/ELL courses)
  • Three years of lab sciences (One year each from biology, chemistry, earth science, integrated sciences, or physics)
  • Two years of social sciences (including one year of American history)
  • Two years of the same second language
  • One year of fine arts or career and technical education
• Meet at least one of the following:
  • Top 25% in high school graduating class
  • 3.00 GPA in competency courses (4.00 = A)
  • ACT score of 22 for Arizona residents (24 nonresidents) or SAT Reasoning score of 1120 for Arizona residents (1180 nonresidents)

Tuition and Fees

The tuition calculator can be used to estimate full-time or part-time tuition fees for the program prior to any financial aid. Most students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Faculty and Research Areas

The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at ASU is home to world-class scholars, artists, and designers who inspire students to shape the future. Faculty research areas include:

• Arts and design for social justice
• Arts, education, and arts-integrated education
• Arts, entrepreneurship, and cultural policy
• Community engagement and public policy
• Creative health collaborations
• Design, arts, science, and engineering
• The study of creative work

Conclusion

The Online Bachelor of Arts in Fashion with a concentration in Apparel Technical Design at Arizona State University offers students a comprehensive education in the technical aspects of the fashion industry. With a focus on practical skills and industry-standard software, graduates will be well-prepared to pursue a range of career opportunities in the fashion industry.