Online Pre-College Programs

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Parsons Paris online courses introduce students 13 and up to the exciting field of fashion. Explore your passion before college as you learn about career options and trends in the field. Taught by Parsons Paris instructors and Paris fashion experts, courses are two to four weeks long and available year-round. The engaging video-based format allows you to study anywhere, anytime, at your own pace. You’ll be paired with a student mentor for support and live sessions and receive a Certificate of Completion from Parsons Paris.

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Inside the Business of Fashion and Luxury

The world of fashion is glamorous and exciting — but what makes it all work? Go behind the scenes to learn about the business side of the industry: the history of famous brands, how trends are made, what drives creativity, and how fashion influences the way we think and live. Find out whether there’s a future for you in fashion.
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Inside Fashion Design

Want to know how top designers come up with ideas? This course will show you the process top designers use to bring a concept to life, involving research, cultural awareness, construction, and sustainable materials. Then you’ll develop your own fashion design collection through storytelling, mood boards, and video.
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Sustainability: The Future of Fashion

Can fashion and the environment exist in harmony? Discover how the fashion industry is creatively embracing environmentally responsible practices. Learn about ecofriendly approaches to design, product life cycles, and “green” branding as you develop your own vision for a sustainable and fashion-forward future.
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Build Your Own Fashion Brand

How do you turn your love of fashion into a business? Learn about the steps involved — from creating a vision and constructing a business plan to pitching to investors and bringing your product to market. Employ both your artistic and your entrepreneurial sides to build your brand’s identity and bring your vision to life.
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Undergraduates

To apply to any of our undergraduate programs (except the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students and Parsons Associate of Applied Science programs) complete and submit the Common App online.

Undergraduate Adult Learners

To apply to any of our Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students and Parsons Associate of Applied Science programs, complete and submit the New School Online Application.

Graduates

To apply to any of our Master's, Doctoral, Professional Studies Diploma, and Graduate Certificate programs, complete and submit the New School Online Application.

Online Pre-College Programs

Inside the Business of Fashion and Luxury

Inside Fashion Design

Sustainability: The Future of Fashion

Build Your Own Fashion Brand

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Undergraduates

Undergraduate Adult Learners

Graduates