Fashion Schools and Programs in San Francisco
Fashion students in the San Francisco Bay Area have a wealth of choices. FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising offers two associate degree programs including a 9-15 month professional designation for students with a prior degree. If you're interested in a four-year program, there are several options in San Francisco including Academy of Art University through its School of Fashion and The Art Institute of California, which offers both a bachelor of fine arts in fashion design and a bachelor of science in fashion marketing & management.
California is one of the top employers of fashion designers, and competition for jobs is expected to grow as more candidates are attracted to the creativity and glamour associated with the field. Applicants with degrees are usually preferred due to their knowledge of textiles, fabrics, ornamentation, and trends.
About: Founded in 1929, Academy of Art University offers AA, BA, BFA, MA, MFA and M.Arch degrees and portfolio development and certificates in fourteen diverse art and design majors. The Academy offers a unique environment of working professionals who are dedicated to passing on their knowledge and expertise to the artists and designers of tomorrow. Not only is Academy of Art University's San Francisco location both beautiful and exciting, but it is strategic in its proximity to the centers of many creative industries. The Academy's Career Services Department offers assistance to students and alumni in establishing connections with these companies. Academy graduates have been hired by prestigious firms worldwide, including Disney, Sega, Pixar, Hewlett-Packard & Hallmark Cards. Request Information
About: The world is changing so quickly that today we have jobs that didn't exist even five years ago. Most people can't even imagine what career fields will open in the next five years. But at The Art Institute of California - San Francisco, you have your fingers on the pulse. We can lead the way to creative career opportunities by providing art and design education. Request Information
About: The Art Institute of California - Sunnyvale is located in Santa Clara County, California, an area that makes up the world's premiere technology corridor, Silicon Valley. Sunnyvale's local population is only about 150,000, but the surrounding region is home to well over 2 million people. Students are only an hour's drive from the Pacific Ocean and Sunnyvale is also close to California's historic redwood forests. The city is bordered by the San Francisco bay to the north, Mountain View to the west, Santa Clara and San Jose to the east, and Cupertino to the south. The city is ranked as one of the safest in the country by the Morgan Quitno Safest City Award program and students enjoy a year-long mild climate. Request Information
Lorenzo de'Medici Art Institute of Florence
Sebastopol, CA US
About: Lorenzo de'Medici is the largest international school in Italy, offering a wide variety of studio arts, humanities and language studies. Located in the historic center of Florence, studio arts include: painting, drawing, sculpture, fashion design, photography, graphic design, interior design, restoration, printmaking. Request Information
Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts
San Francisco, US
About: The Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts is a professional jewelry school where master craftsmen pass on their skills and knowledge to students at all levels. Beginners and hobbyists as well as experience jewelers working at the bench come for dozens of short, intensive classes and Diploma Programs lasting 2-4 months. In addition to our regular curriculum, each spring during our Masters Symposium, the Academy invites prominent master craftsmen from across the country and overseas to teach workshops in specialized areas not ordinarily included in other programs. Request Information
San Jose State University, Graduate Programs in Art and Design
San Jose, CA US
About: The School of Art and Design at San Jose State University offers graduate programs including the MA in Art (Art History, Design (Industrial and Animation/Illustration), Digital Media for Art History and Education) and Art Education as well as a MFA in Art (Digital Media Art, Photography, Pictorial Art and Spatial Art). For current application, program, and faculty information, see the School website. Request Information
San Jose State University, School of Art & Design
San Jose, CA US
About: The School of Art and Design at SJSU offers BA in Art degrees in Design Studies, Studio Practice, and Art History. BFA degrees are offered in Animation/Illustration, Digital Media Art, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Photography, Pictorial Art, and Spatial Art. A BS is offered in Industrial Design. Graduate Degrees include MA in Art History, Design, and Multimedia Computing, MFA degrees in Art include: Digital Media, Pictorial, and Spatial Art and Photography. Request Information
University of San Francisco, Fine and Performing Arts Department
San Francisco, CA US
University of San Francisco, School of Business & Managment
San Francisco, CA US