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STUDENT Spotlight OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM, FASHION DESIGN STUDENTS: »  Produce the program's Annual Student Fashion Show. This consistently sold-out event is attended by local industry professionals. »  Take part in fashion opportunities at the local level and through Study Abroad experiences. INTERNSHIPS IN FASHION DESIGN Fashion design students have completed internships at the following sites: VENUS KHOSRAVANI Fashion Design » Andersen-Becker, Inc. » Anna Sui, NYC » Carlisle Etcetera LLC » Christopher Schaefer Clothier » English American Tailoring Company » Fashions Unlimited » Jos A. Bank Clothiers » Nordstrom » M & B Design Gallery » OneKrate » Plitzs Fashion Marketing, NYC » Paul Francis Design, LLC » Success In Style » Target Corporation » Under Armour » Victor Rossi Company The fashion design program Stevenson. “The program at UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM, STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Stevenson prepares students »  Demonstrate proficiency in the artistic and technical expression of apparel design. for the jobs in the industry by teaching them practical skills »  Integrate fashion design in the business context and use research to discern consumer psychology, markets, and trends to create strategically targeted product lines. and by providing networking »  Create a fashion design collection that expresses a personal voice and vision. opportunities with industry »  Market their skills and work in the industry for a designer or establish their own business. is what drew Venus to professionals,” explains Venus. During her time at Stevenson, Venus has interned with MB Design Gallery where she worked COURSE SPOTLIGHT: SENIOR STUDIO I AND II The exciting senior studio courses are the culmination of the fashion design coursework. In Senior Studio I, students conceptualize an original line of clothing by creating a portfolio of technical sketches, fashion illustrations, and storyboards with color stories and fabric swatches. In Senior Studio II, students bring their collection to life using all of the techniques learned throughout the fashion design program. 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.” A SAMPLING OF COURSES IN FASHION DESIGN COMMON CAREERS FOR FASHION DESIGN GRADUATES 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 Creative Designer Color Specialist Computer Aided Pattern Designer Design Assistant Fashion Writer Pattern and Sample Developer Pattern Grading Product Developer Project Manager Technical Fashion Designer Technical Fit Specialist Textile Designer 7