Fashion Communication
The Fashion Communication program is a hybrid of visual design and journalism.
A degree in Fashion Communication from Stephens prepares future journalists, marketers, and graphic designers in all aspects of fashion comms.
Based on a survey of students and of academics around the world, the Stephens College Fashion Communication program scores exceptionally high for learning experience, citing the caliber of peers, quality of teaching, and resources as part of the allure. Stephens is one of only two programs in the U.S. to earn recognition in this category!
Program Features
The Fashion Communication program at Stephens allows you to design the career that’s right for you. You’ll study all aspects of the fashion industry and learn to talk and write about forecasting, runway shows and other industry trends like an expert.
- Intern at companies such as Elle Magazine, Kansas City Fashion Week, Krupp Group, WWD, and emerging fashion brands.
- Complement your studies with a minor in design arts, digital film, small business ownership, event planning, and more.
What Sets Us Apart
Work on the staff of Stephens Life, our national award-winning student-run feature magazine.
Stephens Life
Produce, market, and report on The Collections, our annual student designer fashion show, a dynamic runway event established in 1944.
The Collections
Interact with top industry professionals who visit Stephens every year, including prestigious designers invited by the Jeannene Booher Fashion Lecture Series.
What does a block schedule look like?
Take a look at the below sample block schedule for a first-year Fashion Communication major. The Block offers the rare opportunity to focus on what matters: learning, doing, and getting ready for your future. Want to know more? Contact an advisor academicaffairs@stephens.edu.
Curriculum
Major Requirements
- Degree: BFA
- Curriculum: Fashion Communication (FCO)
- Elective Courses: 16 credits
- General Education Courses: 31 credits
- Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD): 8 Non-Credit Classes
- Major courses: 73 credits
Immersive Learning Opportunities
Explore our Historic Costume Museum & Research Library for project and story inspiration.
Costume Museum & Research Library
Market Day: This mock fashion buyer’s event brings together all aspects of the fashion program in a real-world work environment. Fashion Communication students report on the event
Susie’s Campus Bookstore: A campus bookstore run by students, Susie’s gives Fashion Communication majors experience in promotion and social media management for the store.
Check out the storeNotable AlumnI
- Taylor Barber ’17, Junior Wholesale Manager, 2448 Agency, New York, NY
- MeKayla Chalupa ’12, Associate Manager of Retail Training, Warby Parker, New York, NY
- Khyneesha Edwards ’16, Graphic Designer, Kansas City, MO
- Colby Elliott ’15, Visual Merchandiser, Nordstrom, Atlanta, GA
- Caitlyn Gardner ’15, Designer & Product Developer, Aquarius, Ltd., St Louis, MO
- Kristine Kloss, Senior Director, Brand Marketing, Dermstore, Los Angeles, CA
- Brianna Knopf ’18, Graphic Designer, The Mayfair Group, Scottsdale, AZ
- Alexandra Martin ’18, Fargo Monthly Editor and Design & Living Editor, Spotlight Media, Fargo, ND
- Josie Ostrowski ’12, Buyer, Ulta Beauty, Bolingbrook, IL
- Taylor (Lamping) Shapiro ’12, Senior Manager, Global Visual Merchandising, Coty, New York, NY
- Anne F. Robertson ’15, Creative Production Manager at Modern Luxury Media, Chicago, IL
- Deja Turner ’13, Stylist, Industrial Color, New York, NY
- Angie Westcott ’15, Creative Coordinator, Mixture, Mission, KS
- Jamie Warren ’16, Talent Acquisition Coordinator – Fashion & Beauty, Solomon Page, New York, NY
- Sarah Vitel ’16, Owner, Sarah Vitel Photography, Atlanta, GA
- Kate Zumwalt ’15, Art Director, 1Canoe2, Columbia, MO
The Collections 80th Annual Fashion Slideshow
To showcase the incredible up-and-coming talent of our Fashion students, Stephens College has been producing The Collections annual student designer fashion show for more than 80 years.
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