PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS FOR FASHION DESIGN APPLICANTS

2015 - 2016 ADMISSIONS

In addition to the Marist College Admissions application, the following portfolio is required for applicants
who would like to be considered for the Fashion Design Sequence at Marist College and may be submitted
via www.marist.slideroom.com or mailed with the cover sheet on the last page of this document.

Note: If you have already begun work on our previously posted Design
portfolio, you may submit that project in lieu of this posting.
Design Assignment: Research an indigenous people and choose one that inspires you. Create a
modern fashion collection from this inspiration. Create a collage of inspiration images and explain
the connection between your inspiration and your designs in 200 words or less.
This collection must be modern, wearable, creative and on trend with current style.
To be considered for application to the Fashion Design Program at Marist College your portfolio
presentation submission must include the following:
A. Inspiration/Mood
The Inspiration/Mood page should include images that have inspired you to create these designs.
B. Essay
In 200 words or less write an explanation of how the designs have been inspired by the mood
page images. Also determine the season of the year that these designs will be worn in.
C. Collection of drawings Choose from Option 1 Fashion Emphasis or Option 2 Art
Emphasis
By deriving ideas from your inspiration/mood images design mix and match separates that work
and can be worn together.

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Please choose 1 option to submit.

Option 1: Fashion Emphasis Portfolio
Sketch the designs in color on four (4) figures.
Draw original garment designs in color using the medium of your choice. (Tip: Scan your work and save as one multipage pdf file)
Your mix and match collection must include:
1) a jacket, 2) two tops, 3) two pants , 4) a skirt, 5) a dress, 6) a coat
If you chose to design a menswear collection your collection must include:
1) two jackets, 2) two shirts, 3) three pants, 4) shorts, 5) a coat, 6) a tee shirt with graphic
It is up to you how these 6 garments will be worn by the 4 figures.
Your collection should demonstrate your understanding of the fashion figure proportion, garment silhouette, fabric,
and garment construction.
If possible, fabric swatches and technical flat sketches should be included.
D. Free Zone
Submit two (2) non-fashion examples of your artwork. You may submit a high quality copy or photograph. Please
include a description of the piece including its actual size, medium used and date of completion. Acceptable
submissions include paintings, drawings, collages, sculpture, pottery, or a combination of media.

Option 2: Art Emphasis Portfolio

Sketch the designs in color on two (2) figures.
Draw original garment designs in color using the medium of your choice. (Tip: Scan your work and save as one multipage pdf file)
Your mix and max collection must include:
1) a jacket, 2) two tops, 3) a pant, 4) a skirt,
If you chose to design a menswear collection your collection must include:
1) a jacket, 2) a shirt, 3) a pant, 4) a short, 5) a tee shirt with graphic
It is up to you how these garments will be worn by the 2 figures.
Your collection should demonstrate your understanding of the fashion figure proportion, garment silhouette, fabric,
and garment construction.
If possible, fabric swatches and technical flat sketches should be included.
D. Free Zone
Submit three to five (3-5) non-fashion examples of your artwork. You may send a high quality copy or photograph.
Please include a description of the piece including its actual size, medium used and date of completion. Acceptable
submissions include paintings, drawings, collages, sculpture, pottery, or a combination of media.

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Presentation Requirements:
All figures must be original and drawn by the applicant, either by hand or with the use of a
computer drawing program. Figures must never be traced from reference sources. Sketches
should be in color and in the medium of your choice. Submission of the components of this
portfolio may be submitted in Jpg or PDF format. (Tip: Scan your work and save as one multipage pdf file)
Present your portfolio creatively and professionally.
We encourage you to use www.marist.slideroom.com to submit your project but if you choose to
send in a hard copy please note that your submission will not be returned. Materials must be
postmarked by November 1st for Early Decision, November 15th for Early Action and February
1st for Regular Admission.
Your application to the College will be considered incomplete until we are in receipt of your
fashion design project.
Transfer or Adult students only: College transcripts must be included with the required project
for consideration of admission into the fashion merchandising program. Materials must be
postmarked by Nov. 1st for Early Decision, Nov. 15th for Early Action and Feb. 1st for Regular
Admission. For Transfer or Adult students only: Transcripts are required with your project. Please
see next page for portfolio due dates.

If you require any additional information regarding these requirements, please contact the Fashion Program office at
(845) 575-3124 Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm or email FASHION@MARIST.EDU

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Please include this page with your portfolio.

Mail all portfolio materials to:
Marist College Fashion Program, 3399 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
PLEASE PRINT
Applicant name:

______________________________________________________________________________

Email: _______________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
I have submitted my admission application to Marist College ____ Yes
I am submitting my portfolio for: FASHION DESIGN
I am applying as:

_____Incoming Freshman Fall 2015 - Early Decision (due November 1)

_____Incoming Freshman Fall 2015- Early Action (due November 15)
_____Incoming Freshman Fall 2015 - Regular Admission (due February 1)

I have participated in the Marist College Summer Fashion Institute?

_____ Yes When? Summer _____

_____ No

I am applying as a Transfer or Adult student:

_____Spring Transfer Admission (due Nov. 1) (transcripts required with project)

_____Fall Transfer Admission (due May 1) (transcripts required with project)
_____Spring Adult Admission (due Nov. 1) (transcripts required with project if applicable)
_____Fall Adult Admission (due May 1) (transcripts required with project if applicable)
FOR MARIST COLLEGE FASHION PROGRAM USE ONLY
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A Inspiration/Mood
B Essay
C Collection of drawings
D Free Zone
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