Proprietary schools, colleges, and universities all offer this program. If you want to study at a proprietary school, you can prepare for this program of study by completing your high school degree or getting a GED. If you want to study at a college or university, you can prepare for this program by taking the following courses: four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language.

You should also complete college-level courses in the following:

• Art Appreciation
• Design (beginning and advanced levels)
• Drawing (beginning and advanced levels)

Most schools require the submission of a portfolio that shows your drawing skills and capacity for creating both artistic and functional apparel. Portfolio requirements vary.

Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:

• Introduction to Business
• General Computer Applications
• Computer Graphics
• Clothing and Sewing
• CAD Design and Software
• Art
• Drawing and Painting
• Art Portfolio
• Marketing
• Clothing and Textiles