I met with Felicia
and
Kristin, graduates of EDL. They are now in NYC at FIT (Fashion
Institute of Technology) studying Fashion Design.
It was a great
opportunity to interview them and get their reaction to the school,
their major, and NYC.
EDL -
What was most unexpected about going to school @ FIT?
F
& K - Fashion art and design classes are 4 hours
long. Also, we found that sewing is not mandatory but it helps to know.
K -
You draw quite a few croquis, so practice them from now so that you are
prepared.
F
- They teach croquis drawing using shapes.
Great
Opportunity
Both Kristin and
Felicia
had an opportuntity to work behind the scenes at Olympus week (Fashion
week in NYC). It was a great experience to be behind the scenes.
Felicia was able to volunteer for Lacoste, Rosa Cha and Diane Von
Furstenburg shows.
FIT
The Fashion design
program
is one of the hardest FIT has to offer. FIT has just revised the
Fashion program by adding more classes. There were over 2,500
applicants applying for the fashion design program. They only admitted
200.
Dorms
I was able to go to their dorm rooms to see the living areas. They were
just fine. Based on their schedule, they don’t spend much time in there
rooms.
EDL
- Favorite areas in NYC so far?
F
- Loves Central Park (I must agree it’s great) & the Village
K
- Loves the West Village and Upper Westside
EDL
- Advise to EDL students
K
- Go for it! You must be focused on being a designer. Give it 100%.
F
- Recommends going studying in NYC.
FIT
- both felt it was a good choice – having real life
experience.