One of the most amazing aspects of being an FIT student is that we begin our major related courses right away. FIT is for the self assured scholar looking to cultivate creative seeds that have already been planted.  There are no “liberal arts majors” here. Looking to grab a seat in one of our Fashion Design or Illustration classrooms? You’ll have to prove that you have basic art and design skills first by submitting a portfolio. Ready to master the sciences of Entrepreneurship or Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing? You’ll have to convince the Admissions team that you’re qualified for the challenge with an eye opening personal essay. Once accepted, you’ll be introduced to the intricacies of your major. Lectures, group projects, field trips, you name it.  An FIT syllabus can be as grueling as it is glamorous so it’s important that you enjoy what you’re studying.

As such, choosing a major is a huge decision.  When contemplating your field of study, ask yourself:

  • What is your passion?
  • What are your skills?
  • What are your interests?
  • What type of work do you enjoy?
  • Do you have any hobbies that you would like to pursue as a career?
  • What are your career goals?

This chart (copied and pasted from FIT’s website) shows which FIT majors are best suited for your passions. Check it out:

Personal Interest Business Majors Fashion Majors Visual Arts and Design Majors
Advertising
Business
Buying and Selling
Cartooning
Clothes
Color Coordinating
Computer Graphics
Designing
Drafting
Drawing and Sketching
Entertainment
Event Planning
Fabrics
Fashion
Filmmaking
Fundraising
Hats and Handbags
Jewelry
Leadership
Model Making
Painting
Personal Expression
Photography
Planning
Money and Finance
Organizing
Script Writing
Sculpture
Sewing
Shopping
Travel
Video Production
Writing

At heart, I am a writer. I also enjoy public speaking and strategizing.  Reviewing FIT’s course catalog helped solidify my decision to apply as an Advertising and Marketing Communications major.  When I saw course options like Magazine Journalism, Publicity Workshop, Audience and Media, and workshops for TV/Radio Copywriting, to put it simply, things just clicked. Undoubtedly, if a schoolhouse could be one’s soul mate, FIT would be mine.  I feel so lucky to be surrounded by like minded go getters. JAY Z said it best: “I’m definitely in my zone”. Get in yours!

Good Luck,

Jaiah