<p>I am trying to transfer into FIT for Spring 2009. I have been in college few years, studied abroad in Paris, and have no spent one semester at a school in CHicago.</p>
<p>I had a really bad semester a while back but now have great grades. Nobody seems to be able to tell me what I can do to make myself a desirable candidate for FIT fashion merchandising.</p>
<p>Can anyone tell me what I could do to get in? </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Sam</p>
<p>Does anyone know anything about the AAS Fashion Studies program at Parsons and its reputation within the industry? I know both schools are great but I have never seen any mention of the Parsons AAS programs, just their BA programs.</p>
<p>I have been accepted into both FIT (2nd year Fashion Design transfer student) and Parsons (AAS Fashion Studies). I have experience in the fashion field and am looking to hone my skills and also to get a good school behind me on my resume.</p>
<p>Hey!
I would definitely say that FIT is better for FMM
Parsons is very good for art but it’s not that great for buisness</p>
<p>I was wondering how much sewing/garment making expertise you need to show in the portfolio in order to be accepted?</p>
<p>Hi
I have huge interest in pursuing an AAS degree in Fashion Marketing at Parsons, but I dont have any relevant experience in fashion. Would I still be able to get in just because am interested in this degree???If not how should I go about it??
please give me some advice…
thanks</p>
<p>Hi there!
Im interested in becoming a fashion designer, i think both Parsons and FIT are great schools. I already have a bachelor degree in advertising, and i wonder if i would have the same opportunities in the industry if i take the AAS instead of the BFA?</p>
<p>to become a fashion designer an associates of applied science for fashion design is enough to open the doors for you especially since you have a bachelors degree just remember that there will be others younger with bachelor degrees but thats no reason to stop you. my fashion director created the fashion program with only an associates in fashion. she got her bfa in art history and masters in education then went to fit forthe one year associate program.</p>
<p>Hi I would like to know the estimate cost for FIT and Parsons for their BA programs. Thanks!</p>
<p>Also, I would like to know if FIT or Parsons accept transfer students from Brooks College with an AAS in Fashion Design? Or do I have to “start all over” and spend 4 years in the BA program to attain the degree? I heard that FIT is a better school for business and merchandising and Parson focus more on the artistic side of Design. Is that true? Which of these school have a better career service? Does anyone know which school has a higher number of graduates place into jobs upon graduation? I’ve heard something about having to take a GMAT test to be able to enroll in the Global Fashion Management program. Does fashion marketing/PR have more jobs or fashion merchandising? </p>
<p>One last question: Does anyone know any websites or sources for entry/mid level fashion industry job seekers?</p>
<p>Thanks a bunch!</p>
<p>Hi Im applying to FIT for fashion design. Would anyone be able to tell me how the portfolio is supposed to be layed out? Are you supposed to cut out your sketches and put them on a background paper or plain piece of paper? and are we supposed to use flat sketches? I am so confused on everything=[ Please help</p>
<p>I don’t know about Parsons but I’m graduating from the 4 year fashion design program at FIT and i can say they teach a whole lot and really force you to experience the industry. They also force a lot of liberals on you. If you want to graduate on time, you will probably find your self taking at least 6 3hour classes a semester… possible 7 or 8… </p>
<p>You learn a lot about art and about actually making the clothing (there are dreadfully extensive sewing, draping and pattern making classes) and there are a lot of experienced professors. A lot of the professors say they also teach at Parsons and Pratt on the side. </p>
<p>You will not be able to have much a of a social life and may die of stress. A lot of people end up quitting after the two year degree or just leave out classes and go slowly, graduating after a longer period of time. </p>
<p>The fit program is nice because you start learning fashion in your first semester. I’ve heard everyone must start with a general major at Parsons and continue it for 2 years. </p>
<p>The required portfolio, at least 4 years ago, was that you needed to present a collection of designs on figures, with swatches of the fabrics used. You could either bring or show pictures of garments you’ve sewn. There was also a home test that said something like “design 4 outfits that would easy to pack for a woman going on vacation.” There is an on the spot drawing test when you arrive at the interview.</p>
<p>in reply to liveforart12:</p>
<p>You can really lay it out any way you want. I didn’t have flats or backgrounds when I applied and it was fine. Of course, it will look more professional if you include flat sketches (but you definitely need designs on figures) and if you can select good backgrounds they can enhance the presentation as well but be careful. You can cut out your sketches if you want to. You can even scan them and set them in digital backgrounds on photoshop. There isn’t really a set format for a portfolio. You just need to make something you think is beautiful and showcases your talent. </p>
<p>Its important to include zippers, darts, buttons…etc on the garments that need them. They want to know that you understand how fabrics work on the body. </p>
<p>A basic portfolio format is to show a page of inspiration …could be a bunch of images or just one, with a title , a page showing your colors, a page with fabrics you’d use in your sketches, and then pages of figures, possible a page with flats …</p>
<p>you could mix it up and put the flats with the figures…or the fabrics with the figures or what ever you want.</p>
<p>when i applied i didn’t know about any of that and just showed random figures wearing outfits that didn’t even fit into the same collection. I showed small thumbnails of back view floats next to my figures and have everything on the white page I drew them on. That’s not really a good idea but it worked for me. </p>
<p>As for the sewn garments, some one showed up with a ball gown and wheeled it in on a dress form but that was over the top. Most of the kids just had a few simple skirts and things they’ve made. I just had pictures of some simple pieces.</p>
<p>Its competitive ~ Good Luck!</p>
<p>in reply to icyrock:</p>
<p>the FIT BA program is something that needs to be applied to separately for students who have the AAS so you can probably apply to it with an AAS from a different school but maybe you should call the office and ask them. </p>
<p>I don’t know about Parsons but FIT really focuses on the artistic aspect of design strongly but they focus on the technical side just as strongly. </p>
<p>The FIT career services are helpful but it depends on whether or not companies you’re interested in working for are part of their program.</p>
<p>as for job websites, there’s craig list which has a lot of listings, though I don’t know how good they are …and the WWD website. (WWD also lists a few jobs in their daily paper)</p>
<p>I’m a student at Parsons in Design Management, check out my blog: [In</a> This Life](<a href=“http://martm268.■■■■■■■■■■■■■/]In”>http://martm268.■■■■■■■■■■■■■/)</p>
<p>I am wondering which school to choose: FIT vs. Parsons.
I want a well-rounded education in the business world as well as the artistic side.
What are the major differences between these two schools?
Which one better shapes students for a fashion merchandising career?
And which brings more careers at the end of the degree?</p>
<p>How come I have not heard any mention of the Academy of Art University in San Francisco? Having researched most of the fashion design schools mentioned, along with AAU, I have been impressed with their program. From what I understand, they are the only school that presents at Fashion Week. They are considerably less expensive than Parsons or Pratt and they accept everyone, understanding that the rigor of the program will weed out those that shouldn’t be there. This gives everyone the opportunity and if they want it bad enough, they will put in the amount of work it takes to succeed. Anyone know about this school firsthand?</p>
<p>We are also trying to get a little more information about Academy of Art. Are there any students out there? Please let us know what you thnik of the school?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>To FashionStudent: Where did u end up going? Do you like the program?</p>
<p>Fashionstudent, I was wondering too which school you chose? My daughter is considering some of the same choices, although for graphic design. If you get a chance, please give an update on how things turned out.</p>
<p>Parsons without a doubt. FIT is laughws upon by Parsons students. Interships in New York are always looking for Parsons students. FIT more prestige? Joke. Parsons is a well respected school. FIT is known because of Lauren Conrad going to the sister school in Cali. FIT is not even compareable to Parsons. That’s why Parsons is much harder to get into</p>