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VENUS KHOSRAVANI Fashion Design
The fashion design program
is what drew Venus to
Stevenson . “ The program at
Stevenson prepares students for the jobs in the industry by teaching them practical skills and by providing networking opportunities with industry professionals ,” explains

FASHION DESIGN

Bachelor of Science Minor available in this area of study .
Venus .
During her time at
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Stevenson , Venus has interned with MB Design Gallery where she worked with custom high-end garments , and at Under Armour as a technical fashion designer . Of her Under Armour experience , Venus says , “ This gave me the opportunity to develop my skills , take on interesting projects , and work with some of the best innovative thinkers in the industry .”
Stevenson ’ s fashion design program provides a comprehensive approach to technical fashion design and prepares students for work in the exciting global women ’ s wear , men ’ s wear , and children ’ s wear industries . With a strong foundation in business , the liberal arts , fine arts , and design , the program gives students industry-relevant experiences that cultivate skills in ready-to-wear and couture garment construction . Students will gain an understanding of the market , historic context of fashion and costume , and consumer psychology , all of which are important aspects of preparing for a career in the fashion design industry .
Working in Stevenson ’ s dedicated fashion design studio , students use two- and three-dimensional manual and computer-aided patternmaking and specialized fashion designing techniques .
The program draws on the expertise of the Stevenson University Fashion Design Advisory Board , which is comprised of leaders from all aspects of the fashion design industry . Board members have backgrounds in manufacturing , global sourcing , design studios , fashion retailers , apparel boutiques , fashion education , and professional organizations .
A SAMPLING OF COURSES IN FASHION DESIGN :
Computer Aided Pattern Design I and II
Drawing I and II
Fashion Design I through VII
Fashion Design Internship
Fashion Illustration I and II
Fashion Writing
Fundamentals of Design I and II
First Year Fashion Design Seminar
Garment Construction Technique
History of Fashion
Principles of Marketing
Surface Design