Fashion Design
Be a Trendsetter. Our Fashion Design major blends the excitement of change, challenges of new technology and skill in design and manufacturing to create innovative and functional apparel solutions. As the oldest 4-year fashion design program in the United States, it carries a legacy of excellence and innovation that continues today. Courses cover topics such as garment construction, pattern drafting and draping, fashion illustration, textiles and computer-aided design applications. When you're a Fashion Design student, you work directly with experienced faculty who have connections with prominent local and national brands. Intimate class sizes guarantee you the attention and mentorship all fashion greats deserve!
A Fashion Design degree requires a minimum of 75 credits in fashion and art courses and the completion of the university’s core curriculum.
View a sample program plan to see what courses you'll take in our Fashion Design program.
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Be a Trendsetter. Our Fashion Design major blends the excitement of change, challenges of new technology and skill in design and manufacturing to create innovative and functional apparel solutions. As the oldest 4-year fashion design program in the United States, it carries a legacy of excellence and innovation that continues today. Courses cover topics such as garment construction, pattern drafting and draping, fashion illustration, textiles and computer-aided design applications. When you're a Fashion Design student, you work directly with experienced faculty who have connections with prominent local and national brands. Intimate class sizes guarantee you the attention and mentorship all fashion greats deserve!
A Fashion Design degree requires a minimum of 75 credits in fashion and art courses and the completion of the university’s core curriculum.
View a sample program plan to see what courses you'll take in our Fashion Design program.
In Paris, you can take classes in apparel/accessory design and trend analysis through a partnership between Mount Mary faculty and the Paris American Academy. During your visit, you will also meet European designers, couture drapers, accessory designers, costume historians and trend forecasters.
The Fashion Business minor was developed with Fashion Design majors in mind. This new offering introduces merchandising and business administration concepts to creatives with a business-oriented mindset. This minor complements the design major with coursework in areas like visual presentation, buying and assortment planning, management and entrepreneurship.
Ashley Brooks, B.S.
Clothing and Textile Design Division Chair, Arts & Design; Instructor of Fashion
Phone: (414) 930-3651
Email: brooksa@mtmary.edu
Expertise: Fashion industry, apparel design, portfolio
Amanda C Cacich, B.A., M.S.
Instructor and Fashion Archives Curator
Phone: (414) 930-3288
Email: cacicha@mtmary.edu
Expertise: Collections management/ fashion history
Jessica Frantal, M.F.A.
Assistant Professor of Fashion
Phone: (414) 930-3544
Email: frantalj@mtmary.edu
Expertise: Pattern-making, apparel construction, wearable technology
www.jessicafrantal.com
Trish Rindfleisch Kuehnl, M.A.
Assistant Professor of Fashion
Phone: (414) 930-3282
Email: kuehnlp@mtmary.edu
Expertise: Visual merchandising, store planning, e-commerce, CAD software, fashion management
Elena Pitts, B.F.A., M.F.A.
Assistant Professor of Fashion
Phone: 414) 930-3500
Email: pittse@mtmary.edu
Expertise: Construction, patternmaking, draping, collection development
Jamie O'Gallagher, B.S.
Adjunct Faculty, Fashion
Email: gallaj@mtmary.edu
Expertise: CAD, textile & graphic design, patternmaking, and construction
Brenda Schmidt, M.B.A.
Adjunct Faculty, Fashion
Email: schmidtb@mtmary.edu
Expertise: Pattern-making, draping, product development, design, fit, construction, technical design, footwear, and handbags
General Fashion program email: mmu-fashiondepartment@mtmary.edu
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