The Art Institute of Dallas is proud to announce two new Bachelor of Fine Arts programs to start in October, 2007— Fashion Design and Fashion and Retail Management.

The Art Institute of Dallas already offers an Associate’s Degree in Fashion Design, but the Bachelor-level education will take the courses to a new level, delving deeper into projects and allowing more time for internships and externships.

The Fashion & Retail Management program at The Art Institute of Dallas will offer Bachelor- level education across disciplines in business, fashion, and design. This cross-functional focus will allow students to expand beyond traditional fashion design positions and choose among opportunities in manufacturing, retail management, buying and merchandising, fashion publicity, and even business ownership.

Graduates will begin their careers with a combination of current design knowledge and business judgment that will prepare them for successful futures in fashion and retail management. Our graduates will be able to effectively work in entry-level positions with fashion designers, in retail and manufacturing markets, presenting themselves with knowledge, confidence, and, of course, creativity. This program also includes Internet and international components that respond to the rapidly changing world of retail.

“The Art Institute of Dallas scrutinizes employment trends and expected graduate outcomes through a lengthy evaluation process with both the State Board of Education and our accreditation agency,” says Simon Lumley, President of The Art Institute of Dallas. “We believe these bachelor’s degrees in Fashion Design and Fashion and Retail Management will answer a significant employment need, which has always been the hallmark of each of our degree programs.”

The two fashion bachelor degree programs last 12 quarters (3 academic years) each, and contain 190 credit hours.

For more information about these programs, please call 214-692-8080.

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In an effort to address the rising concern of drugs on college campuses, the Student Affairs department at The Art Institute of Dallas recently invited Senior Corporal Monty Moncibais, a Narcotics Detective with the Dallas Police Department, to its campus to address this issue. “Intervention: Drug Awareness and Prevention” took place on Tuesday, May 15 in the Student Lounge.

It is the school’s intent to educate its students, staff and faculty of the growing concerns facing the student population. In this vein, Senior Corporal Moncibais will also be returning to train the Resident Advisors of off-campus housing to ensure the safety of the students at The Art Institute of Dallas.For any questions or concerns, please contact the Student Affairs department.

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