I am currently studying at the Academy of Couture Art for my Bachelors of Science Degree in Pattern Design. Prior to attending ACA, I graduated from FIDM with an AA in Fashion Design, as well as worked in the industry for a little over a year as a Technical Designer. I saw what it took to make a garment fit right. Tons of fittings and samples back in forth from one side of the world to the other. My mind was blown when I learned ACA's French couture techniques! On my first day of class, I was able to create my first pattern and the first sample sewn fit PERFECT. I didn't even know that was possible! By the beginning of my 3rd quarter, I had the knowledge and techniques to create 2 custom made wedding gowns in a time span of 3 months!
The French techniques taught at ACA are priceless and make a world of a difference compared to the American way of pattern drafting. ACA teaches Pattern DESIGN, as opposed to all the other schools I've visited and attended which teach the basics of pattern drafting within a fashion design program. This school is also the only school in the west coast, as of now, that offers a Pattern Design Degree and has a 4 year program for pattern design enthusiasts!
The Academy of Couture Art is a very professional institution and school who I will recommend to any artist with aspirations to be a fashion designer or pattern designer in the high end world of couture. You are destined to succeed here!
Posted on 11/1/2011
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I have been a double major at ACA for almost 3 years. I transferred from OTIS my Junior year to study pattern making and was very excited to learn that ACA offered a degree in it. Through my extensive studies, I have gained so much knowledge in the art of fashion design and pattern making which is the backbone of fashion. I have finished my BA in fashion design and will be done with my BS in pattern engineering in a few quarters. I am currently working full time as a freelance pattern maker for several different companies and private clients. For anybody interested in the art of pattern making and fashion design, I highly recommend ACA based off my experiences at other design colleges.
Posted on 2/25/2011
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