#FashionAlert #AcademyUFashion @AcademyUFashion #WhomYouKnow Academy of Art University Announces Newly Accredited Fashion Programs for B.F.A and M.F.A Degrees in Footwear and Accessory Design from The National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) Our Coverage Sponsored by Hallak Cleaners the Couture Cleaner @hallakcleaners
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Academy of Art University received accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) for new degree programs in Footwear and Accessory Design.
The program includes 60-unit M.F.A. and 120-unit B.F.A. degrees that offer students the opportunity to focus on developing their talent and skills to meet growing industry demands.
Fashion accessories have been a major revenue stream in the fashion market for many years, and is arguably a sector that keeps many brands buoyant. In the US, where few accessory design degrees are on offer, the design positions are traditionally filled by fashion and industrial design graduates. Footwear and accessory design has its own language and construction skills; the dedicated degree programs will focus on 2D and 3D design and construction, market trends, materials, manufacturing and the technical specifications used primarily within the field. Consequently, students graduating with footwear and accessory design degrees will be more prepared for careers in this industry.
In the spring of 2017, Damion Le Cappelain joined the School of Fashion at the Academy of Art University as Footwear and Accessory Design Coordinator, tasked with developing a competitive and innovative program. He studied footwear at the Royal College of Art in London, taught at Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia, and worked as a consultant with fashion brands such as: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Tom Lipop, and Roots Collective.
“We’re in a unique position at the Academy,” said Le Cappelain. “The advantage is that we have very little competition in accessory design, and, at the same time, we have the full support of the School of Fashion to secure the right tools, equipment and resources. This is a perfect combination of circumstances to design and grow a new kind of program. We are working to develop curriculum that is in touch with the latest trends in footwear and accessories. I’m very excited at the prospect of building the best accessory design program in the US!”
The B.F.A. degree program directs the next generation of designers to identify specific materials and hardware used in accessories manufacturing, to gain experience and knowledge of industry standard equipment and the process of manufacturing, as well as, the wide variety of constructions, technical aspects and specifications of each. Students will learn to use a disciplined design process in context with the demands of the accessory industry to produce focused and extensive portfolios of 2D and 3D design work. Throughout the B.F.A. program students will continue to refine their aesthetic and build compelling portfolios that demonstrate their skill set, style and individuality.
For students enrolling in the program with less accessory design experience, the M.F.A. degree includes a fast- track component that introduces basic techniques. The program provides further specialization in accessory design, culminating in comprehensive, innovative, and contemporary thesis projects that are industry ready and reflect the most current industry standards. The M.F.A. program also allows each student time to develop an individual aesthetic. Directed studies allow students room to explore areas of interest in a self-governed manner, developing and testing their time management skills, abilities to communicate with a professional mentor, and their creative problem-solving skills.
Consequently, students in either degree program are well prepared to seek employment opportunities as associate or senior footwear / accessory designers, and technical designers.
The accredited degree programs launch onsite for Fall 2018.
Interview with Damion Le Cappelain at FashionSchoolDaily.com:
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