PGFD
5140

Advanced Visual Practicum

Parsons School of Design: School of Fashion

Non-Liberal Arts
Graduate Course
Majors Only
Advanced Visual Practicum
Spring 2025
Taught By: Michal Plata
Section: A

CRN: 15335

Credits: 3

Fashion designers are not just creators—they are also image makers. This course empowers students to cultivate their identity as visual artists by mastering the art of combining elements to craft compelling images and convey ideas within today’s dynamic visual culture. A key component of the course is exploring the history of fashion image making, providing a deep understanding of how past practices influence contemporary design and communication.

Open to: Masters degree in Fashion Design & Society majors only.
Pre-requisite(s): PGFD 5110 Design Studio 1: Personal Identity

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 11

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: March 24, 2025 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 29, 2025 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 11:32am EST 11/23/2024

Meeting Info:
Days: Monday
Times: 9:00am - 2:40pm
Building: 39 W 13th St
Room: TBD
Date Range: 3/24/2025 - 5/12/2025
Advanced Visual Practicum
Spring 2025
Taught By: Michal Plata
Section: B

CRN: 15711

Credits: 3

Fashion designers are not just creators—they are also image makers. This course empowers students to cultivate their identity as visual artists by mastering the art of combining elements to craft compelling images and convey ideas within today’s dynamic visual culture. A key component of the course is exploring the history of fashion image making, providing a deep understanding of how past practices influence contemporary design and communication.

Open to: Masters degree in Fashion Design & Society majors only.
Pre-requisite(s): PGFD 5110 Design Studio 1: Personal Identity

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 11

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: March 24, 2025 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 29, 2025 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Waitlist*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 11:32am EST 11/23/2024

Meeting Info:
Days: Tuesday
Times: 9:00am - 2:40pm
Building: 39 W 13th St
Room: TBD
Date Range: 3/18/2025 - 5/6/2025