West Potomac Academy Fashion Design courses prepare students to work in the fashion industry by developing the technical, creative, and knowledge-based skills they need to cultivate design ideas, create garments, and present their own fashion lines. These skills will enable students to understand the fashion industry and career opportunities being offered in the field of fashion design.

The Art Institute of Washington is a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta, and prepares students for careers in the visual and practical arts. The programs of study are carefully defined with the support and contributions of leading members of the professional community. The curriculum is reviewed periodically to ensure it meets the needs of a changing marketplace. An impressive faculty of working professionals strives to strengthen students' skills and cultivate their talents. The Art Institute of Washington is located in the Rosslyn section of Arlington, Virginia, directly across the Potomac River from Washington, DC, which is just a short drive or Metro ride away.

Marymount's academic programs combine a strong liberal arts foundation with solid career preparation. Ethics and values are emphasized here, as is service to others. Marymount's mission is to educate the whole person, preparing students to achieve personal and professional success. Marymount graduates are leaders in their chosen career fields and in their communities with incredibly rich and rewarding lives. Fashion design students at Marymount are prepared to enter the industry as assistant designers. The curriculum combines design thinking with garment expertise in textiles, quality standards, construction, pattern making and illustration. Marymount students compete in – and win – national and international competitions.

Fashion is the vehicle people use to express who they are and who they would like to be. Today, the ever-changing world of fashion is one of the greatest economic forces in the world and the fashion industry provides careers for millions of individuals in design, manufacturing, retailing, marketing, advertising, publishing and many auxiliary services. It is both creative and scientific, with careers at every point in between. The Department of Fashion Design and Merchandising at Virginia Commonwealth University prepares students to enter and succeed in the fashion industry upon graduation from their respective programs.