Photo by Jami-Lyn Fehr Hall
FASHION O’MORE COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
PR EPA R ING ST U D E N TS TO LE AD T HE I ND USTRY Fashion is an evolving industry. Melding an education in design,
W H Y B E L M O N T I S T H E P L AC E FO R YO U
business, and liberal arts, Belmont’s BFA degree programs will equip graduates with the ability to solve problems, think critically, and succeed as innovators in their chosen fields. Already known as a leader in the music and healthcare industries, Nashville is a hub for technology and a home for aspiring creatives and entrepreneurs. With the growth of Nashville drawing fashion companies from New York and Los Angeles, our students have unrivaled access to connections with established fashion businesses in the city, which has become one of the most exciting markets for internships and successful careers. Fashion Design and Merchandising students enjoy the benefits of Belmont’s rich educational heritage of liberal arts, sciences and business to prepare them for growing career opportunities, including coursework in data science or by pursuing a minor in one of the University’s nationally-recognized programs in marketing, entrepreneurship, or international business. Belmont’s core values of integrity, inquiry, collaboration, service and humility are emphasized in collaborative student projects with non-profit institutions from GiGi’s Playhouse, a Down syndrome achievement center, to Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee. Successful students and graduates focus on designing for and positively impacting the lives of others.
D I S COV E R YO U R P U R P O S E
in our
CREATIVE COMMUNITY
• Courses taught by practicing professionals with industry connections • Focus on human-centered design projects with non-profit institutions and Fortune 500 companies • A curriculum that marries design, business, and the liberal arts •
State-of-the art program with industry-based equipment and advanced technologies from Optitex/EFI computerized pattern drafting to 3D design and virtual fit applications
• A fashion partnership with Regents University in London •
Internship and job opportunities with Fortune 500 companies and local fashion businesses in the growing Nashville economy (including Dollar General, ABLE, Johnathan Kayne, BANDED, Genesco, Inc., VF Corporation, Kirkland’s, Tractor Supply Company, SVP Worldwide)
• Small classes and personalized attention that facilitate exceptional learning opportunities in merchandising and design
W H AT A L U M N I A R E S AY I N G “O’More taught me what it takes to be in this everchanging industry. You really have to factor in everyone’s criticism, because that helps you learn what your customer wants.”
PAY TO N J A M E S , D E S I G N E R + F O U N D E R Payton James | Class of 2017
“My wonderful experience at O’More as a fashion design student enabled me to perfect my skills and use them in my everyday life as a founder and designer of my own storefront, Lady James Atelier. During my time at O’More I was able to learn from some incredibly skilled professors as well as my talented classmates. I was even given the opportunity of a lifetime to intern under a NYC red carpet and evening wear
into a business.”
“My time at O’More taught me a lot about how to process my inspiration into results. Inspiration can be daunting at times but to understand the process and steps in creating a clothing line or starting a business allowed me to see how my dreams could be reachable.”
EMILY JAMES, FASHION DESIGNER + FOUNDER
CASSIE MCLURE, CO-FOUNDER
designer. Through my experiences I created many lasting friendships and connections that I have carried into my career. I’m beyond thankful for the ability to turn a passion
Lady James Atelier, LLC | Class of 2018
Pine + Sapling | Class of 2015
A D U LT D E G R E E P R O G R A M S
615.460.6772 • belmont.edu/adult-degree
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