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Kendall College of Art and Design

Grand Rapids, United States

Kendall College of Art and Design (KCAD) is the art and design college of Ferris State University, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

About the school

KCAD was founded in 1928 as a private art academy and merged with Ferris State University in 2000. It is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

Fashion studies

Fashion is taught in the Pamella Roland DeVos School of Fashion, which awards a BFA in Fashion Studies. The major includes 42 credit hours of studio courses and 12 of art history, with courses such as Sustainable Fashion, Retail Buying and Fashion Show Production.

In the fourth year, students complete an apparel specialisation at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, and a senior capstone show closes the degree.

At a glance

Founded
1928

Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Type
Art and design college, part of Ferris State University

Sources: Wikipedia; Ferris State University, Fashion Studies. Details can change, so check with the school before applying.

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