American University in the Emirates
Bachelor of Science in Design - Fashion Design
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
BSc
DURATION
8 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Science in Design (Fashion Design) at the American University in the Emirates combines studio practice, design software, and international influences. You’ll study design, marketing, merchandising, manufacturing, draping, textiles, retailing, and business, and make garments for shows. The programme follows an American credit-hour system and is accredited by the UAE.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles as fashion designers, developers, patternmakers, textile designers, merchandisers, production managers, or launch fashion businesses. Career opportunities include fashion designer, merchandiser, textile designer, and fashion entrepreneur. These paths use CAD, draping, construction, trend analysis, branding, and retail skills for international apparel sectors.
Fashions Fade, Style is Eternal - YSL
From the sophisticated design studios, as well as being inspired by international fashion leaders in Paris, London, Milan, and New York, AUE young designers will find that the Fashion Design program offers the ideal platform towards achieving international fashion fame. AUE provides a secure and stimulating environment, where students learn professional techniques, as well as fashion theories. These are balanced with practice by utilizing the latest fashion design computer programs and laboratories to create garments for the students to compete in local and international fashion shows. Students will learn all the aspects of the fashion industry, including design, marketing, merchandising, manufacturing, draping, textiles, retailing, and the business of fashion.
Aims
Working under the direction of experienced practitioners, students are encouraged to be creative thinkers who seek to implement their design ideas to foster innovation and uniqueness in their style. The College of Fine Arts and Design has a wide range of connections with the local and international fashion scenes. Through this, it creates a learning environment of creative problem-solving with a thorough understanding of student specializations and an in-depth knowledge of the changing factors that affect their industry.
The American University in the Emirates is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education
37 Courses | 126 Credit hours
General Education Course
A: Languages and Communication Studies
The student selects 12 credit hours (4 courses) from the list below
- University Life - [3 Credit Hours]
- Academic Writing - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Research - [3 Credit Hours]
- Arabic Composition - [3 Credit Hours]
- Arabic for Non-Arab - [3 Credit Hours]
- Communication Skills in Arabic - [3 Credit Hours]
B: The Natural sciences
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
- Natural Science - [3 Credit Hours]
- Sustainable Energy - [3 Credit Hours]
- Environmental Science - [3 Credit Hours]
- Physics - [3 Credit Hours]
C: The social or behavioral sciences
The student selects 6 credit hours (2 courses) from the list below
- General Psychology - [3 Credit Hours]
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Social Science - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Political Science - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Sociology - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Anthropology - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Geography - [3 Credit Hours]
- Human Rights - [3 Credit Hours]
D: Information Technology or Quantitative
The student selects 9 credit hours (3 courses) from the list below
- General Mathematics - [3 Credit Hours]
- General Statistics - [3 Credit Hours]
- Intro To Computer System - [3 Credit Hours]
- Math for Business - [3 Credit Hours]
E: The Humanities or Arts
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
- Contemporary Arab Art - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Philosophy - [3 Credit Hours]
- Middle East History - [3 Credit Hours]
- World History - [3 Credit Hours]
- American Literature - [3 Credit Hours]
- History of Islamic Art - [3 Credit Hours]
F: Islamic Studies
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
- Islamic Culture - [3 Credit Hours]
- Islamic Civilization - [3 Credit Hours]
G: UAE Studies
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
- UAE and GCC Society - [3 Credit Hours]
Core Course
- Color Theory and Practice - [3 Credit Hours]
- Basic Design - [3 Credit Hours]
- Fundamentals of Graphic Illustration and Digital Imaging - [3 Credit Hours]
- Drawing - [3 Credit Hours]
- Design Thinking - [3 Credit Hours]
- Art History I - [3 Credit Hours]
- Art History II - [3 Credit Hours]
- 3D Design - [3 Credit Hours]
- Collaborative Design Studio - [3 Credit Hours]
- Pre-Internship - [0 Credit Hours]
- Internship - [3 Credit Hours]
Specialization Course
- Introduction to Fashion - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Textiles, Materials & Processes - [3 Credit Hours]
- Fashion Illustration - [3 Credit Hours]
- Garment Construction - [3 Credit Hours]
- Fashion Studio I - [6 Credit Hours]
- Fashion Management - [3 Credit Hours]
- Patternmaking - [6 Credit Hours]
- CAD for Fashion Design - [6 Credit Hours]
- Fashion Design by Draping - [6 Credit Hours]
- Fashion Studio II - [6 Credit Hours]
- Capstone Graduation Project - [6 Credit Hours]
- History of Costume - [3 Credit Hours]
- Special Topics in Fashion Design - [3 Credit Hours]
Free Electives
2 Courses | 6 credit hours
Based on Interest
- Media & Mass Communication Courses
- Education Courses
- Business Administration Courses
- Security & Global Studies Courses
- Information Technology Courses
- Computer Sciences Courses
Support Field of Study
- Animation Courses
- Graphic Design Courses
- Interior Design Courses
Attendance
Student builds the schedule based on available offered courses in the registered semester
- Demonstrate breadth and depth of knowledge in fashion design concepts and processes using industry terminology.
- Integrate knowledge and relevant technologies, techniques, and equipment to achieve innovative design solutions.
- Apply trend research, design aesthetics, and creative skills per industry standards.
- Produce a satisfactory body of creative work appropriate for a professional position in the fashion industry.
- Appraise fashion design practices, ethical and social responsibilities in regional and global contexts.
AUE offers a wide range of scholarships and discounts intended to support students in continuing their education. There are many types of grants (High School, sibling, athletic, corporate, peer, University grant).
