Bachelor of Fashion Design at Wayne State University

Wayne State University

United States of America, Detroit

University Rank:#781

Wayne State University offers the Bachelor of Fashion Design as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Detroit , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for fashion design and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 28, 2027.

About Bachelor of Fashion Design

Students gain interdisciplinary training that combines skills in fine arts and design with technical training in all aspects of fashion design, including aesthetic, behavioral, historic, cultural, and marketing. Skills and topics include fibers, fabrics, textile testing, and garment construction (including tailoring, flat patterning, draping, machine sewing, advanced construction techniques), ideation and conceptual development, fashion Illustration, and portfolio development.

Students learn professional practices and preparation for careers in the fashion industry while engaging in critical dialogue about the role of fashion in contemporary culture. They are regularly challenged to consider how their work can positively impact the world of fashion. Studios and labs are well-equipped to provide students the space and tools necessary to explore materials and forms that fulfill their design goals.

Dorothea June Grossbart Historic Costume Collection is the result of collaboration between the University Libraries and the Fashion Design and Merchandising program of the Department of Art and Art History in the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts.

"There are a lot of companies and a lot of designers located here in Detroit, and they are doing a lot of really cool things – for example, Donovan Dewberry, Deviate, Tracy Reese, and of course Carhartt and Shinola. We also have the auto industry and the history of manufacturing. There are a lot of possibilities."
-Molly Broekman, BFA-Design, '22

Career opportunities

Fashion designer
Apparel designer
Accessory designer
Costume designer
Textile designer
Fashion stylist
Personal shopper
Textile performance analyst
Fabric buyer

Facilitites

Fashion Design and Drafting Lab
Textile Performance Testing Lab
Sewing Lab
Digital and Physical Costume Collection
Sergers, and Industrial and Non-Industrial Sewing Machines
Computer-Aided Drawing Software
iPads with Apple Applications for design work
Computer Lab with Adobe Software
Dress Forms
Gravity Irons
Steamers

Resources

Dorothea June Grossbart Historical Costume Collection

The Grossbart Collection contains over 400 garments and accessories from the 19th and 20th centuries, and is curated by the Fashion Design and Merchandising Area. This collection, from 1850 - 1979, emphasizes women's garments and accessories, and is used for study and teaching, although access is limited given the fragility of the clothes and the manner in which they are stored for preservation. The capturing of these items with digital images allowed many more students to study the pieces in detail or examine them generally, without putting the clothes in further jeopardy.

Organizations

Fashion Design and Merchandising Organization (FDMO)
FDMO is a student organization that is dedicated to the ideas of collaboration, creativity and community. Students of all majors, minors, and backgrounds are welcome to join in and gain event planning knowledge and indulge in fashion culture to shine light on the vibrant students of Wayne State and help make their vision into reality. Students interested in participating in this organization should email [email protected].

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Fashion Design at Wayne State University

Entry Requirements

Each applicant is evaluated as an individual. Your admission to WSU is based on a review of many factors, which may include:

High school or secondary school academic performance
Submit an SAT/ACT score, or submit test-optional documents (two letters of recommendation, two essays, and an activities list).
Rigor of high school curriculum
Meeting Wayne State's English proficiency requirements
Any other supporting documentation requested
Submit all application documents by December 1 to be considered for merit-based scholarships.

Additional requirements

English translations of documents must bear the seal/stamp of the issuing institution.
Your statement of financial support cannot be older than six months.
Bank supporting documentation must show the dollar amount equivalent to the financial requirements (pdf) for undergraduate international students.
English proficiency tests cannot be more than two years old.
Checks drawn on foreign banks should carry the notation "Payable in U.S. funds, plus service charges."

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Fashion Design at Wayne State University

Application Fee 25

How to Apply for Bachelor of Fashion Design at Wayne State University

You should apply as an international student if you are not a permanent resident or citizen of the United States. You should also apply under this status if you have graduated from a secondary institution and completed pre-university educational curricula in your own country.

International students can apply for 2023 using the undergraduate admission application.
If you are a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, or if you are a U.S. Citizen living in Canada, apply for 2023 using the undergraduate admissions application.

Graduate students

Those interested in pursuing a graduate degree, visit the Graduate School website and apply.

Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions if you have questions about the application process.

Bachelor of Fashion Design at Wayne State University

Wayne State University

United States of America, Detroit