Course General Description

The Master's program in Fashion Design, recognized as a top 10 program in the United States and one of the top 20 in the world, welcomes students who have a passion for personal creative expression and who have Bachelor's degrees in various academic disciplines from fine arts, sciences, liberal arts and business. The curriculum aims to train visionary designers to use an integrated approach towards the creation of contemporary fashion. The fusion of art, design, science and technology represents a trans-disciplinary approach and serves as a springboard for the production of unique apparel for the 21st century. Within an individualized studio environment, students acquire knowledge about industrial production, advanced technologies in design, and the marketing and merchandising of clothing. This approach provides a well-rounded foundation for a broad range of employment in the fashion industry as well as related areas such as education, retailing, costume design and curatorial work with historic clothing and textiles.

School General Description

Drexel is a comprehensive global research university with a unique model of experiential learning that combines academic rigor with one of the nation’s premier cooperative education programs. Drexel has built its global reputation on core achievements that include: Leadership in experiential learning through Drexel Co-op. A history of academic technology firsts. Recognition as a model of best practices in translational, use-inspired research. Founded in 1891 in Philadelphia, Drexel now engages with students and communities around the world via: Three Philadelphia campuses and other regional sites. The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, the nation’s oldest major natural science museum and research organization. International research partnerships including China and Israel. Drexel Online, one of the oldest and most successful providers of online degree programs. Drexel is one of Philadelphia's top 10 private employers, and a major engine for economic development in the region. Drexel has committed to being the nation’s most civically engaged university, with community partnerships integrated into every aspect of service and academics. Drexel’s ongoing strategic plan, "Transforming the Modern Urban University," guides the University's 21st-century trajectory.