Fashion - Albright College
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Fashion - Albright College
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Fashion
Design boldly. Express creatively. Step into the world of fashion.
Fashion at Albright is a hands-on, industry-connected program where students explore design, garment construction, visual communication, and the exciting world of runway presentation.
About the Program
Despite recent staffing challenges, the program remains one of Albright’s most visible and experiential, maintaining strong industry partnerships—including its rare opportunity for undergraduate participation in New York Fashion Week.
Hands-On Learning
Students design for Albright’s annual fashion show, participate in editorial work for Fashion Lion, and gain exclusive backstage experience at New York Fashion Week.
Program Goals
Course Requirements
Opportunities
Faculty
Develop effective oral, written, visual and digital communication skills
Establish a global perspective of fashion and costume
Practice and understand ethical conduct
Demonstrate effective problem solving through critical thinking
Demonstrate skill sets relevant to fashion and costume
Set and demonstrate a high standard of professional conduct
Develop a strong work ethic to be competitive in the industry.
Full Course Catalogue
Course Descriptions
Major Requirements
FAS 105 Visual Literacy
FAS 200 Textile Fundamentals
FAS 202 History of Fashion
FAS 225 CAD
Track Requirements
Design and Merchandising Track
This track is for the student who is primarily interested in retail fashion and wants design classes to better understand the product that they will be merchandising. It does not qualify the student to work in Design, but rather in retail and management.
FAS 101 Introduction to the Fashion Industry
FAS 150 Intro to Garment Construction
FAS 208 Fashion Business
FAS 218 Visual Merchandising
FAS 230 Fashion Illustration
FAS 250 Intermediate Construction
FAS 310 Fashion Product Development
FAS 318 Trend Forecasting
FAS 342 Patternmaking I
FAS 372 Concept Development
FAS 409 Lifestyle Marketing
FAS 490 Senior Seminar Fashion
Merchandising Track
This track is for the student who is all about the business end of fashion. Merchandisers follow the designed garments through the complete process of designing, manufacturing, marketing and retail sales. It includes strategic planning and successful business development and practices.
FAS 101 Introduction to the Fashion Industry
FAS 150 Intro to Garment Construction
FAS 208 Fashion Business
FAS 218 Visual Merchandising
FAS 310 Fashion Product Development
FAS 376 Retailing
FAS 318 Trend Forecasting 105
FAS 383 300 Level Special Topics
FAS 409 Lifestyle Marketing
FAS 490C Seminar, Merchandising
Choose two of the following
BUS 245 Principles of Management
BUS 365 Entrepreneurship o BUS 247 Principles of Marketing
BUS 250 Business Law
BUS 378 Principles of Selling
COM 219 Magazine Feature Writing
COM 317 Public Relations and Advertising Campaign Planning
Fashion Design Track
This track is for students who are interested in designing and manufacturing fashion designs. Technology and sustainability are at the forefront. Classes cover a wide range of skills, both artistic and technical, found in the fashion industry and prepare the student as a well-rounded, critical thinker and problem solver.
FAS 101 Introduction to the Fashion Industry
FAS 150 Intro to Garment Construction
FAS 230 Fashion Illustration
FAS 250 Intermediate Construction
FAS 342 Patternmaking I
FAS 343 Patternmaking II
FAS 350 Advanced Construction
FAS 372 Concept Development
FAS 383 300 Level Special Topics
FAS 440 Draping
FAS 450 Collections Development
FAS 490A Senior Seminar Design
Combined Major Requirements
This track is for the student who is co-majoring in fashion with our department. Students cannot have Fashion as their primary track. It limits the students' future work in the fashion industry without additional classes, but gives them a brief and thorough overview of the fashion world.
FAS 101 Introduction to the Fashion Industry
FAS 150 Sewing Fundamentals
FAS 105 Visual Literacy
FAS 200 Textile Fundamentals
FAS 202 History of Fashion
FAS 490 Seminar in Design or Merchandising
ECO 105 Economics OR Art 103 Design 1(Captured Gen Ed)
Note: Business Co-Majors must select ART103
Pick 2 of the following electives
FAS 208 Fashion Business
FAS 310 Fashion Product Development
FAS 218 Visual Merchandising
FAS 225 CAD (Prerequisite: FAS230 Fashion Illustration)
FAS 230 Fashion Illustration
FAS 250 Intermediate Construction
FAS 342 Patternmaking (Prerequisite: FAS250 Intermediate Construction
FAS 315 Fashion Merchandising
FAS 376 Retailing
New York Fashion Week:
Albright College's
nationally recognized
fashion program is proud to be the
only undergraduate institution represented at New York Fashion Week
, giving students an unparalleled opportunity to showcase their designs on a world-renowned stage. Under the mentorship of alumnus R. Scott French, students in the Fashion program gain hands-on experience preparing collections, coordinating runway shows, and navigating the professional fashion industry. This unique access allows students to connect directly with industry professionals, build their portfolios, and gain real-world insights that set them apart in the competitive world of fashion.
Internships and Career Support
Students can connect with the
Career Development Center
to find internships in design, merchandising, marketing, production, or retail management through placements at fashion brands, design studios, showrooms, retail companies, or fashion marketing agencies, applying creative and business skills while building professional experience.
Recent internship placements include:
Anthropologie, NY
Boscov’s, Reading, PA
David’s Bridal, Conshohocken, PA
Firefly on Penn, West Reading, PA
Isaac Mizrahi, NY
Maggie Norris Couture, NY
Marie Claire, NY
New York & Company, NY
Palma, San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy
Ripkin Baseball, Aberdeen, MD
Tiffany & Co., Philadelphia
Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL
ACRE Undergraduate Research
Students in any major can engage in interdisciplinary undergraduate research through the
Albright Creative Research Experience (ACRE)
, partnering with faculty mentors to pursue independent research or creative projects and present their work beyond the classroom.
Kylah Freeman
Visiting Assistant Professor of Fashion Merchandising
Elizabeth Polley , M.F.A., '07
Assistant Professor of Theatre
Paula Trimpey , M.F.A.
Emeriti
Curriculum Highlights
Year-round NYFW integration
Annual on-campus fashion show
Fashion Lion publication
Rebuilding initiatives with new faculty and program development
Skip To Main Content
Fashion
Design boldly. Express creatively. Step into the world of fashion.
Fashion at Albright is a hands-on, industry-connected program where students explore design, garment construction, visual communication, and the exciting world of runway presentation.
About the Program
Despite recent staffing challenges, the program remains one of Albright’s most visible and experiential, maintaining strong industry partnerships—including its rare opportunity for undergraduate participation in New York Fashion Week.
Hands-On Learning
Students design for Albright’s annual fashion show, participate in editorial work for Fashion Lion, and gain exclusive backstage experience at New York Fashion Week.
Program Goals
Course Requirements
Opportunities
Faculty
Develop effective oral, written, visual and digital communication skills
Establish a global perspective of fashion and costume
Practice and understand ethical conduct
Demonstrate effective problem solving through critical thinking
Demonstrate skill sets relevant to fashion and costume
Set and demonstrate a high standard of professional conduct
Develop a strong work ethic to be competitive in the industry.
Full Course Catalogue
Course Descriptions
Major Requirements
FAS 105 Visual Literacy
FAS 200 Textile Fundamentals
FAS 202 History of Fashion
FAS 225 CAD
Track Requirements
Design and Merchandising Track
This track is for the student who is primarily interested in retail fashion and wants design classes to better understand the product that they will be merchandising. It does not qualify the student to work in Design, but rather in retail and management.
FAS 101 Introduction to the Fashion Industry
FAS 150 Intro to Garment Construction
FAS 208 Fashion Business
FAS 218 Visual Merchandising
FAS 230 Fashion Illustration
FAS 250 Intermediate Construction
FAS 310 Fashion Product Development
FAS 318 Trend Forecasting
FAS 342 Patternmaking I
FAS 372 Concept Development
FAS 409 Lifestyle Marketing
FAS 490 Senior Seminar Fashion
Merchandising Track
This track is for the student who is all about the business end of fashion. Merchandisers follow the designed garments through the complete process of designing, manufacturing, marketing and retail sales. It includes strategic planning and successful business development and practices.
FAS 101 Introduction to the Fashion Industry
FAS 150 Intro to Garment Construction
FAS 208 Fashion Business
FAS 218 Visual Merchandising
FAS 310 Fashion Product Development
FAS 376 Retailing
FAS 318 Trend Forecasting 105
FAS 383 300 Level Special Topics
FAS 409 Lifestyle Marketing
FAS 490C Seminar, Merchandising
Choose two of the following
BUS 245 Principles of Management
BUS 365 Entrepreneurship o BUS 247 Principles of Marketing
BUS 250 Business Law
BUS 378 Principles of Selling
COM 219 Magazine Feature Writing
COM 317 Public Relations and Advertising Campaign Planning
Fashion Design Track
This track is for students who are interested in designing and manufacturing fashion designs. Technology and sustainability are at the forefront. Classes cover a wide range of skills, both artistic and technical, found in the fashion industry and prepare the student as a well-rounded, critical thinker and problem solver.
FAS 101 Introduction to the Fashion Industry
FAS 150 Intro to Garment Construction
FAS 230 Fashion Illustration
FAS 250 Intermediate Construction
FAS 342 Patternmaking I
FAS 343 Patternmaking II
FAS 350 Advanced Construction
FAS 372 Concept Development
FAS 383 300 Level Special Topics
FAS 440 Draping
FAS 450 Collections Development
FAS 490A Senior Seminar Design
Combined Major Requirements
This track is for the student who is co-majoring in fashion with our department. Students cannot have Fashion as their primary track. It limits the students' future work in the fashion industry without additional classes, but gives them a brief and thorough overview of the fashion world.
FAS 101 Introduction to the Fashion Industry
FAS 150 Sewing Fundamentals
FAS 105 Visual Literacy
FAS 200 Textile Fundamentals
FAS 202 History of Fashion
FAS 490 Seminar in Design or Merchandising
ECO 105 Economics OR Art 103 Design 1(Captured Gen Ed)
Note: Business Co-Majors must select ART103
Pick 2 of the following electives
FAS 208 Fashion Business
FAS 310 Fashion Product Development
FAS 218 Visual Merchandising
FAS 225 CAD (Prerequisite: FAS230 Fashion Illustration)
FAS 230 Fashion Illustration
FAS 250 Intermediate Construction
FAS 342 Patternmaking (Prerequisite: FAS250 Intermediate Construction
FAS 315 Fashion Merchandising
FAS 376 Retailing
New York Fashion Week:
Albright College's
nationally recognized
fashion program is proud to be the
only undergraduate institution represented at New York Fashion Week
, giving students an unparalleled opportunity to showcase their designs on a world-renowned stage. Under the mentorship of alumnus R. Scott French, students in the Fashion program gain hands-on experience preparing collections, coordinating runway shows, and navigating the professional fashion industry. This unique access allows students to connect directly with industry professionals, build their portfolios, and gain real-world insights that set them apart in the competitive world of fashion.
Internships and Career Support
Students can connect with the
Career Development Center
to find internships in design, merchandising, marketing, production, or retail management through placements at fashion brands, design studios, showrooms, retail companies, or fashion marketing agencies, applying creative and business skills while building professional experience.
Recent internship placements include:
Anthropologie, NY
Boscov’s, Reading, PA
David’s Bridal, Conshohocken, PA
Firefly on Penn, West Reading, PA
Isaac Mizrahi, NY
Maggie Norris Couture, NY
Marie Claire, NY
New York & Company, NY
Palma, San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy
Ripkin Baseball, Aberdeen, MD
Tiffany & Co., Philadelphia
Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL
ACRE Undergraduate Research
Students in any major can engage in interdisciplinary undergraduate research through the
Albright Creative Research Experience (ACRE)
, partnering with faculty mentors to pursue independent research or creative projects and present their work beyond the classroom.
Kylah Freeman
Visiting Assistant Professor of Fashion Merchandising
Elizabeth Polley , M.F.A., '07
Assistant Professor of Theatre
Paula Trimpey , M.F.A.
Emeriti
Curriculum Highlights
Year-round NYFW integration
Annual on-campus fashion show
Fashion Lion publication
Rebuilding initiatives with new faculty and program development