Fashion (Apparel Product Development) ,BA
Apparel, Buyer, Fashion, Fashion Designer, Market Researcher, Product Developer, Retail Business, Retail Buyer, Retail Management, Technical Director
Do you have an eye for style and a knack for innovation? Gain the skills to transform design concepts into market-ready products, blending your creativity with the latest technology to shape the future of fashion.
The Bachelor of Arts program in fashion with a concentration in apparel product development is designed to immerse you in the full product development lifecycle, from ideation to the finished garment available in stores. This concentration blends creativity, technical expertise and business strategy to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the fast-paced world of fashion product development.
Through a combination of studio-based projects, lectures and hands-on learning, you master vital product development skills, including flat and digital patternmaking, tech pack creation, fit analysis, garment construction and sourcing. These skills enable you to navigate complex production workflows, manage timelines and collaborate with cross-functional teams, while ensuring high-quality standards are maintained throughout. The curriculum emphasizes a holistic approach to product development, providing you with the expertise to oversee the end-to-end creation of a product. You learn how to transform creative ideas into commercially viable products, addressing market needs, forecasting trends, selecting materials and managing production. You also gain a deep understanding of line architecture and how to create cohesive product lines that align with brand identity and consumer expectations. You prepare to drive product strategy and innovation by integrating creative design with practical business decisions.
Another key element of the program is its emphasis on technology integration and innovation in product development. You explore the tools and software that are transforming the fashion industry, such as 3D design software, CAD systems and virtual prototyping tools. By mastering these technologies, you are equipped to streamline the product development process, enhance design accuracy, and reduce time-to-market. This technological proficiency prepares you to lead in an industry increasingly driven by digital solutions and innovative design.
- College/school:
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Location: Online , ASU Local
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First required math course: MAT 114 - College Mathematics
- Math
intensity: General
What If: See how your courses can be applied to another major and find out how to change your major.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
It is now possible to earn an ASU degree with ASU Local, an integrated college experience in which students take advantage of in-person success coaching and programming experiences on site while completing one of 130+ undergraduate online degree programs, all of which come with online faculty interaction and tutoring support.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Fashion varies from country to country, city to city and culture to culture. Studying abroad exposes students to unique cultural environments and allows students to expand their fashion knowledge in diverse settings. Students are challenged to adapt and persevere under unfamiliar social and cultural circumstances, which allows them to grow and prosper in their professional and personal lives. Students have the opportunity to enhance their resume and portfolio with a global perspective gained by studying abroad.
The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts recommends these programs for students majoring in fashion.
With a clear focus on product development, this program prepares graduates for dynamic careers in fashion. Whether pursuing roles in product development management, technical design or merchandising, graduates are equipped with the tools to innovate, manage and execute the creation of products that resonate with consumers, stand out in the market, and lead the next wave of fashion product innovation.
Graduates are prepared to enter the fashion industry in a variety of roles. Some examples are:
- apparel designer
- fashion business analyst
- marketing researcher
- merchandise display and window designer
- product developer
- supply chain manager
- technical designer
- textile and apparel production manager
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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5.8%
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$77,710
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-10.2%
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$62,750
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2.0%
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$80,960
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6.6%
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$166,790
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5.8%
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$77,710
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-0.1%
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$39,320
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4.9%
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$90,360
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ASU FIDM
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CCG 202
asufidm@asu.edu
602-496-5559
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