What Are Some Fashion Design Schools in Ohio?

Columbus College of Art and Design

• The Columbus College of Art and Design offers a bachelor's-level academic program in fashion design. This is a 120-credit course of study that includes classes in both design and technical skill areas. Students must complete courses from four curriculum components, including foundation, such as 2-D and 3-D design; division-specific, such as pattern-making; academic, such as math, science and literature; and electives, such as fashion illustration. Additionally, students can take classes in fashion merchandising methods or sales psychology. All students must design and construct a fashion collection during the senior year. Senior collections are displayed during the annual senior fashion show. The Columbus College of Art and Design is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

  Columbus College of Art and Design
  60 Cleveland Ave.
  Columbus, OH 43215
  614-224-9101
  ccad.edu

University of Cincinnati

• The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) offers students two separate fashion design tracks. Both tracks lead to a bachelors degree upon completion of curriculum requirements. The design track is a 12 quarter program that includes a supervised internship experience in professional practice. Students in this track take fashion specific courses in design, textiles, design history, as well as general liberal arts classes in math and English. The second fashion design track provides students with a concentration in product development. Product development encompasses design, merchandising, and marketing areas.

  College of Design, Art, Architecture, and Planning
  5470 Aronoff Center
  P.O. Box 210016
  Cincinnati, OH 45221
  513-556-1376
  daap.uc.edu

Virginia Marti College of Art and Design

• Founded by the designer Virginia Marti Veith, the Virginia Marti College of Art in Design is a two-year associate's degree program in fashion design located near Cleveland. Future designers will study haute couture, sewing methods, tailoring, fashion illustration, pattern-making and other topics during an eight-quarter curriculum. Before graduation, each student is expected to design and complete a five-piece collection final project. Virginia Marti College of Art and Design is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

  Virginia Marti College of Art and Design
  11724 Detroit Ave.
  Lakewood, OH 44107
  216-221-8584
  vmcad.edu