Fashion Education Profile: University of Cincinnati

School Name: University of Cincinnati (UC)

Year Founded: The University of Cincinnati was founded in 1819.

Location: The University of Cincinnati is located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

About the Program: The Fashion Design - Design Track develops a command of both creative and technical skills. Students are able to sketch, design, plan, and execute a garment at a quality level. Course work emphasizes the function of the design (how well the product works, moves, and fits the body) as well as the beauty of the design.

Degrees Offered: The School of Design at University of Cincinnati offers a Bachelor of Science in Design degree with major emphasis in Digital Design, Fashion Design-Design Track, Fashion Design-Product Development Track, Graphic Design, Industrial Design-Design Track, and Design-Transportation Track.

All programs participate in a mandatory professional practice opportunity which permits students to have quarters of meaningful professionally related experience integrated with academic quarters of study on campus.

Student Organizations: Fashion Mafia. Fashion design students join the Fashion Mafia to promote social and professional activities with students at UC and in other schools, to sponsor programs and lectures, and to participate in community and professional activities