In this course, students will propose a “statement, theory, hypothesis or thesis” for discussion or proof. This design thesis proposal will allow for exploratory research and a practical journey, culminating in a body of work that shows innovative design and technical experimentation with fabric and process, and potentially objects as solutions. Research, experimentation, prototyping and fittings will be fully explored. Thesis Preparation and Design Thesis Studio are the culmination of learning in this program. Students will develop and submit a proposal that leads from Thesis Preparation to Thesis Design Studio, with the guidance of MFA Fashion Design & Society program leadership.