Accessories Design - Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Program - Fall 2012 Curriculum
This curriculum applies to students entering in Fall 2012 only. Currently enrolled FIT students should refer to the FIT catalog of their entering year.
| Semester 5 | |||||
| MAJOR AREA | LD 228 | Accessories Computer Design I | 2 | ||
| LD 332 | Theatrical and Character Footwear | 3 | |||
| LD 342 | Zippered Handbags | 2.5 | |||
| RELATED AREA | FA 203 | Drawing for Accessories | 1.5 | ||
| LIBERAL ARTS | HA 344 | History of Western Costume | 3 | ||
| SS 376 | Clothing and Society | 3 |
| Semester 6 | |||||
| MAJOR AREA | LD 331 | Athletic Footwear Design | 3 | ||
| LD 341 | Experimental Handbag Techniques | 3 | |||
| RELATED AREA | FF 341 | Computer Art for Access. Design | 1.5 | ||
| FS 341 | Fabrics In Fashion: 1860-Present | 3 | |||
| SD 481 | Screen Printing: Scarves | 2 | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice | see Other World Civ.* | G9 | 3 |
| Semester 7 | |||||
| MAJOR AREA | LD 333 | Non-Traditional Footwear | 3 | ||
| LD 451 | Sport Bags and Carrying Gear | 3 | |||
| LD 471 | The Accessories Industry | 2 | |||
| RELATED AREA | JD 231 | Objects Design and Rendering | 1.5 | ||
| or | PK 303 | Packaging Design for Accessories | 2 | ||
| LIBERAL ARTS | EN 322 | Writing in the Art & Design Professions |
3 | ||
| choice | see Foreign Language* | G8 | 3.5 |
| Semester 8 | |||||
| MAJOR AREA | LD 491 | Accessories Design Senior Project | 3 | ||
| LD 492 | Portfolio Development | 2.5 | |||
| RELATED AREA | IC 498 | Sr. Internship D: Career Planning | 4 | ||
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice | see American History* | G10 | 3 | |
| choice | see Foreign Language* | 3-3.5 |
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TOTAL Minimum Required |
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| MAJOR AREA: | 27 credits |
| RELATED AREA: | 13.5-14 credits |
| LIBERAL ARTS: | 21.5-22 credits |
| TOTAL Minimum Required: | 62 credits |
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
A "G" followed by a number 1-10 identifies specific courses that meet SUNY General Education baccalaureate degree requirements (see www.fitnyc.edu/gened).
G1 Basic Communication; G2 Math; G3 Science; G4 Social Science; G5 Western Civilization; G6 Arts; G7 Humanities; G8 Foreign Language; G9 Other World Civilizations; G10 American History.
* REQUIREMENTS
American History: 3 credits
CHOICE of EN 271 or 272, or LA 221 or 392 (any one of these meets G10).
Foreign Language: 6.5-7 credits
Two semesters of the same foreign language, one of which must be a 3.5-credit non-conversational course (G8).
Other World Civilizations: 3 credits
CHOICE of HA 121, 221, 223, 224, 225, or 226 (any one of these meets G9).