Graduate Certificate CLO 3D Virtual Fashion Design at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The microcertificate program in CLO 3D virtual fashion design provides students with a comprehensive foundation in 3D digital patternmaking using CLO 3D, the leading software for virtual garment design and simulation. Students learn to develop and construct digital garments, create and articulate patterns, and apply sustainable design practices that reduce material waste in the prototyping process.

What you will study

9 credit hours Required Core (9 credit hours) FSH 531 CLO 3D: Virtual Fashion Design I (3) FSH 532 CLO 3D: Virtual Fashion Design II (3) FSH 533 CLO 3D: Virtual Fashion Design III (3)

Career pathways

Graduates of this program are prepared for diverse careers spanning fashion, entertainment, technology and digital commerce. By combining creative design fluency with technical CLO 3D proficiency, they are equipped to pursue roles across a wide range of industries in a rapidly evolving global market.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in fashion or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = ''A'') in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = ''A'') in an applicable master¿s degree program. Applicants are required to submit: graduate admissions application and application fee official transcripts proof of English proficiency Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency by scoring at least 4 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT)®, or a score of 80 if taken before January 21, 2026 in a testing center; 6.5 on the IELTS; or 105 on the Duolingo English test.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Intake: Fall, Spring

Duration: 9 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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