<p>I'm a sophomore at UCSC applying to transfer. My main focus is on fashion, and after getting my bachelors in art, I plan on going to fashion school for grad school.
UCSC has absolutely no classes relating to fashion, I was pretty disappointed but it's just not for me. Are there any universities you'd recommend for studying fashion? Idk about other UC schools, but I'd imagine the art department to be small..
Or should I just go to art school?I did spend 2 years at UCSC, and less credits will transfer.. but has more of what I'd like to do. I prefer somewhere with good transport, good nightlife, big city, lots of resources in fashion.</p>
<p>I was at NPD and looking over the next table of FIDM.
[20</a> Majors Preparing Students for Careers in Fashion, Interiors, Graphics & Entertainment : Majors : FIDM](<a href=“http://fidm.edu/en/Majors/]20”>http://fidm.edu/en/Majors/)
it seems getting in there is easier than other artschool, and its cost is not that bad if you can live cheaply.
LA also got Otis but its review here is mixed.</p>
<p>If it had to be university, I’ve found state schools from all over the place have such programs from this
[Project</a> OR Summer Market](<a href=“http://www.outdoorretailer.com/summer-market/events-seminars/projector]Project”>http://www.outdoorretailer.com/summer-market/events-seminars/projector)
I posted in some other thread, this one happened to specializes in outdoor performance clothes.
What kind of fashion do you mean?</p>
<p>like, SFSU link will not show “fashion” major but give degree in
BS in apparel design and merchandising in from "consumer& family studies/ dietetics dept.
whatever that means.
UCs should have more of that sort (things in the places not likely (like, UCSC does have costume construction in theater art) /not listed in more obvious way) if you look deep into it.
You might hate hearing this but If you can stay in the system, all credits would transfer, yes?</p>
<p>I want to get into high fashion, and designing very dress, edgy clothing. So outdoor/performance clothes don’t appeal to me…
I heard of FIDM my senior yr of high school, went for an interview, showed my fashion sketches. The lady was impressed, and asked me to interview to actually apply, which included like a $250 something fee! I was very turned off by that, & then when I was reluctant to do so (especially because I didn’t know whether or not I wanted to go to this school. Plus there’s no guarantee you get in & you still have to pay so much! sounded like a rip off!). The lady kept guilt tripping me and my mom at that point, so we just left. I thought it was just a profit school at that point… I just was so turned off by the fee.
What reviews does Otis have?
I know more of my credits would transfer if I stayed in the UC system… but my grades aren’t good enough for UCLA or UCB. and when I looked at the list of art classes they have, it sounds like they only focus on fine art. I’ll still apply, though.</p>
<p>I’ve heard ppl saying negative things about having an art degree so many times, and it’s like people just think it’s best to go to a university. But I don’t know if it’s right for me. I’m definitely into fashion and art, the other subjects I’ve been required to study just felt like a chore!</p>
<p>that’s too bad so much fee they’d charge. It is outrageous. thou the site says only $25 to apply? then $200 balance is due upon matriculation or acceptance?<br>
It says “acceptance” but it is hard to believe that you are charged for “getting in” but “going there”
however, looking at out-of-state fees of $375, for international $525 does smell money making scheme-sh, you might be right to be worry.</p>
<p>have you heard of this show at the Met?
[The</a> Met Store - Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty](<a href=“http://store.metmuseum.org/met-publications/alexander-mcqueen-savage-beauty/invt/80011804/]The”>http://store.metmuseum.org/met-publications/alexander-mcqueen-savage-beauty/invt/80011804/)
If your hi fashion means something like this, you might want to browse this catalogue in some big or fancy-sh bookstore.
what I learned from this was that, serious hardcore technical training helps no matter what kind of fashion you do. But it can be done elsewhere than university.
From you still wanting to try UCLA or Cal, I suspect you don’t so very much mind doing other subjects besides art that been required.<br>
I think you should stick with it, and see what happens.
If your mind was set and wanted it badly enough, you could have gone to Parsons, FIT, or CSM like everyone else who want to do fashion.
Look back why you chose UC and think about it.</p>
<p>Search keyword “Otis” for old thread/posts.
what I remember is that, fashion dept. is somewhat in LA central but the school itself is next door to the LAX airport and no social life, its programs are not that strong in connecting to industry, sort of thing.</p>
<p>Yes, it costs $25 to apply, but the lady then told me that in order to be interviewed (to complete the application) it cost $200 something. She said b/c the fee to apply is low, there was another fee.
I’m still applying to UCLA, & also UCSB. I got into UCSB last time I applied. I’m not sure about UCB anymore because it’s the hardest to get in, and the biggest city it’s near is SF. I have to submit my application later today!! :S
When I was a senior in high school, I liked fashion, but I didn’t realise until now it’s what I really want to do with my artwork (probably b/c I’m now living somewhere so devoid of fashion). I wanted to go to a UC school to find out what I wanted to do… & now I know.</p>
<p>Do you want to stay in California? What is your money situation? If it’s no problem then why not transfer to a serious fashion program? But you would have to have a portfolio ready. Do you?
Besides the biggies that B&D mentioned above you have
[Fashion</a> Design | California College of the Arts](<a href=“http://www.cca.edu/academics/fashion-design]Fashion”>Fashion Design BFA - San Francisco | CCA) in San Francisco.</p>
<p>Oh, I haven’t heard of CCA before. I’ll look into it. I’d prefer a larger city like LA or NY though. I know I’ll go somewhere even bigger, and even abroad, when I apply for grad school though.
I don’t mind going outside of CA, or outside of the US if I get a scholarship. My grandparents & parents are helping me with paying for college & living expenses… So I’d need a good enough scholarship. I live with a single mom with a low income living in a wealthy area during high school, so I think that information gave me a higher scholarship…
I’m working on my portfolio this winter break, I already have various fashion sketches & just need to make final designs…
Even though I’m serious about this, I still would prefer to go to a university for 2 more yrs in a big city w/ lots of exposure to fashion, b/c I only have 2 more yrs after this year of college if I go through with the program. Also for now, it would be nice to have a real college experience since I didn’t get to have one at UCSC (it being in the forest & all… not my preferred environment) But I want to apply somewhere w/ a good art program! I’m submitting the UC application soon…</p>
<p>The major fashion design schools belong to the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA): [Participating</a> Schools | Council of Fashion Designers of America](<a href=“CFDA”>CFDA)</p>
<p>There are no ratings of these programs a la US News rankings, but a very comprehensive review was done by the Fashionista blog. Those results are here:
[The</a> Top 20 Fashion Schools in the US: The Fashionista Ranking – Fashionista: Fashion Industry News, Designers, Runway Shows, Style Advice](<a href=“http://fashionista.com/2011/07/the-top-20-fashion-schools-in-the-united-states-the-fashionista-ranking/]The”>http://fashionista.com/2011/07/the-top-20-fashion-schools-in-the-united-states-the-fashionista-ranking/)</p>
<p>I’m sure that everyone will have their own opinions about the best fashion college out there but I have friends who graduated from FIDM and they really loved their experience at the school and the connections they made. The school isn’t about money and I read that you were turned off by the high application fee but the fee is there for a reason and every college has an application fee but in my opinion, it’s way worth it. My friends knew that FIDM was the right school for them so they didn’t mind the fee and in the end, the benefits of having a great education totally outweigh the cost and now they both have great jobs.</p>
<p>clee, it’s okay to get a BA in art, but it isn’t really the best route to a design career. If you are serious and talented then you should go for one of the key feeders to the industry like Parsons, RISD or FIT. Or one of the British schools like Kingston.</p>
<p>At these schools you will make the contacts, secure the internships that you need to break into the industry. Design firms of all sorts tend to hire from the same schools this is the best way to get into the network. Also, your instructors will be active in the industry.</p>
<p>Getting a BA first won’t hurt you but it will just take longer. If you do this, you should concentrate on spending your holidays and summers working in the industry. Many brands have internships, but even if you don’t land a design job, just being on the floor selling is a positive experience. Just make a list of ten brands that you admire and write to them.</p>
<p>And lastly, learn to sew, drape and make patterns. If you’re really interested in high fashion you must have these basic skills.</p>