Meet Sara Huston
Sara Huston holds an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art and a BFA from the Art Academy of Cincinnati. As an artist, designer, educator, and curator, she co-founded the avant-garde studio Last Attempt at Greatness.
Program Snapshot
- Degree Type
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Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Program Type
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Minor
- Credit Hours
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15
- Campus
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PNCA Campus
Create works of art and bring your ideas to life through fashion.
Fashion Faculty
With their vast experience, our faculty members understand the fashion industry and design process. PNCA also offers visiting artist talks, workshops, and gallery walks to learn more from other artists, designers, and fashion contributors.
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Meet Liza Rietz
Liza Rietz brings over 15 years of experience in designing custom garments. Her work, inspired by Japanese design and 1920s fashion, emphasizes the sculptural interplay between body and garment.
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Meet Crystal Schenk
Crystal A. Schenk specializes in sculpture and sculptural installations. With an MFA from Portland State University and a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, her labor-intensive, detail-oriented work spans a variety of materials.
Curriculum
Consider fashion as an aspect of contemporary society. Explore the garment itself from many perspectives including costuming, wearable technology, textile design, soft sculpture, performance, and body augmentation. Gain skills to make a statement within our fashion design program.
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PR372 Printing on Fabric
Master screen printing, relief printing, intaglio, and pochoir on textiles, alongside innovative fabric dyeing techniques. Transform your creations into stunning pieces for apparel, interior design, or art installations.
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SC291/391 Sewing Construction I or II
Learn patternmaking techniques, textiles, and sewing skills with various seams and finishes. Through practical hands-on experience, field trips, and discussions, this course lays the foundation for innovative soft design.
Requirements & Admission
To meet the Fashion minor requirements, you need to take a variety of 3-credit courses that add up to 15 credits. You can work with your Academic Advisor to make a personalized plan that shows how this minor fits into your studies and makes sure your course choices match your goals and interests.
