Bachelor Of Science In Fashion Design
Fashions Fade, Style is Eternal – YSL
From the sophisticated design studios, as well as being inspired by international fashion leaders in Paris, London, Milan and New York, AUE young designers will find that the Fashion Design program offers the ideal platform towards achieving international fashion fame. AUE provides a secure and stimulating environment, where students learn professional techniques, as well as fashion theories. These are balanced with practice by utilizing the latest fashion design computer programs and laboratories to create garments for the students to compete in local and international fashion shows. Students will learn all the aspects of the fashion industry, including design, marketing, merchandising, manufacturing, draping, textiles, retailing and the business of fashion.
Facilities
The program offers students the ideal setting for creativity with large design studios, which include dress forms, sewing machines, garment cutting tables, as well as apparel construction rooms and textile labs. We also provide state-of-the-art computer labs using the latest fashion design computer programs and printing facilities, as well as an extensive library with the latest fashion and textile books and resources. All these facilities are available for students on the premises to use in a professional and engaging learning environment.
Aims
Working under the direction of experienced practitioners, students are encouraged to be creative thinkers who seek to implement their design ideas to foster innovation and a uniqueness in their style. The College of Fine Arts and Design has wide range of connections with the local and international fashion scenes. Through this, it creates a learning environment of creative problem-solving with a thorough understanding of student specializations and an in-depth knowledge of the changing factors that affect their industry.
- Demonstrate breadth and depth of knowledge in fashion design concepts and processes using industry terminology.
- Integrate knowledge and relevant technologies, techniques and equipment to achieve innovative design solutions.
- Apply trend research, design aesthetics and creative skills per industry standards.
- Produce a satisfactory body of creative work appropriate for a professional position in the fashion industry.
- Appraise fashion design practices, ethical and social responsibilities in regional and global contexts.
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
For undergraduate degree completion, undergraduate students must satisfy the following requirements:
- Earn a minimum CGPA of 2.00 on a scale of 4.00.
- Successfully complete all courses as described in the study plan.
- The Degree Completion requirements must be met within the timeframe of the program.
- Transfer students must successfully earn a minimum of 50% of the course credits for the program at AUE.
ACCREDITATION
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Course Category
Total Number of Courses
Total Number of Credit Hours
General Education Courses
11
33
Core Courses
11
30
Specialization Courses
14
57
Free Electives
2
6
Total
38 Courses
126 Credit Hours
FEE STRUCTURE
Preparatory Courses
Prior to their enrollment in the program, students applying for Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design must sit for the placement test related to the program, failure to successfully passing the placement test, they are required to enroll in the following courses:
# | Course Code | Course | Credit Hours | Exemption Condition |
1 | CIT 90 | Computer Preparatory | 0 | Passing the Placement Test |
2 | DES 90 | Drawing Preparatory | 0 | Passing the Placement Test |
3 | ENG 99 | Academic Writing (*) | 0 | Passing the Placement Test |
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
11 COURSES | 33 CREDIT HOURS
A: University Core Requirements
The student selects 6 credit hours (2 courses) from the list below:
B: Languages and Communication Studies
The student selects 9 credit hours (3 courses) from the list below:
Students must take all of the following courses:
This course provides students with advanced writing skills in English so that they can successfully pursue their studies in various academic specializations. It helps students to develop, improve, and upgrade their writing and structure skills, and it also acquaints students with technical writing, research papers, and essays since brief research methods are applied in student projects and assignments.
Students must take one of the following Arabic Language courses:
C: The Natural sciences or Mathematics
The student selects 6 credit hours (2 courses) from the list below:
D: The Social or Behavioral Sciences
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below:
E: The Humanities or Arts
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below:
F: Islamic Studies
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
G: UAE Studies
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
CORE COURSES
11 COURSES | 30 CREDIT HOURS
Pre-Internship is a zero credit hour internship preparatory course designed for students seeking an internship. The course will prepare students to successfully plan their internship by researching and identifying potential internship opportunities, creating professional resume and letter of introduction, developing interviewing and networking skills as well as a portfolio per industry requirements. Students will go through different learning modules including experiences, team work skills, communication skills, leadership skills, problem solving, self-management and professionalism to be able to make the most of their internship.
SPECIALIZATION COURSES
14 COURSES | 57 CREDIT HOURS
The student is assigned to research and identify a topic, and develop a detailed research proposal highlighting the goals, objectives, tasks, methodology and time plan. The topic could range from an academic research to school/ community service, student-developed business or any other area of personal interest. The student communicates regularly with his/ her academic-capstone advisor for review, while working constantly to improve the outcome by building upon previously gained expertise. The academic-capstone advisor contributes through meaningful feedback and setting expectations of standards, offering an opportunity for open-ended learning through self-reflection and improvement.
Students of fashion design are expected to create a minimum of five original pieces for a clothing line with the integration of trend research and creative response. The process is documented, findings are compiled and presented orally as well as in writing through a capstone report.
The project is divided into three distinct phases: 1. Research and topic selection
2. Conceptual and design development
3. Design execution/ design presentation, with necessary documentation and a comprehensive report
ELECTIVE COURSES
2 COURSES | 6 CREDIT HOURS
ATTENDANCE
Weekday Morning Classes
MON – WED | BETWEEN 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Weekday Evening Classes
MON – WED | BETWEEN 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM