The BS in Fashion Media program teaches students how to engage audiences and educates aspiring fashion media professionals on the fundamentals of media and media theory. Graduates acquire skills in media production, digital photography and filmmaking, as well as written and visual journalism.

Fashion Media majors examine contemporary issues in mass media and cultural choices that affect media around the world. Throughout their courses, students also gain experience using media tools and technology while creating a portfolio of writing, photography, or film projects. 

Key Fashion Media courses include:

• Digital Photography and Imaging
• Television, Audiences, and the Internet
• Integrated Marketing Communications
• Introduction to Film
• Video Production and Editing

There are more than 20 minors available for you to choose from and pair with your undergraduate major. 

Complementary minors to the BS in Fashion Media include:

• Digital Design and Photography
• English
• Society and Culture
• Visuals for Social Media

LIM requires students to participate in internships to gain real-world job experience and build a network of professional connections in the field. 

Below are just some of the places where Fashion Media majors have completed their internships:

• NBC Universal
• Hermes
• The Daily Front Row
• V Magazine
• Cartier

Potential career fields for graduates with a Fashion Media degree include:

• Content and Social Media Marketing
• Creative Direction
• Journalism and Publishing
• Media Production
• Public Relations and Advertising

Fashion Media degree recipients can go on to pursue exciting careers in the business of fashion and lifestyle, and our students have exclusive access to professional connections and opportunities that prepare them for a successful future.

By the time they graduate, Fashion Media majors have created a portfolio with their in-class work and field experience and internship projects. LIM ensures that students have abundant opportunities to establish a strong résumé that showcases their skills, experience, and expertise.

Fashion Media courses at LIM evolve as the industry evolves, educating students on the most up-to-date industry trends and teaching them how to create and tell impactful stories. Our students gain practical knowledge from faculty members’ experiences working with leading media organizations like CNN, Esquire, and NBC.

Students take advantage of LIM’s location in New York City to connect with industry leaders and visit media institutions. Guest speakers and panelists also visit campus to share their experiences and discuss opportunities for internships and employment.

The Lexington Line is LIM’s student magazine, completely created and produced by students. Fashion Media majors comprise a large number of the magazine’s staff, taking on roles in editing, designing, writing, and marketing. Plus, all Fashion Media majors pitch articles for The Lexington Line and publish their work on its website.

Being part of The Lexington Line creates an opportunity for students to explore multiple facets of fashion media, produce their own work, and apply classroom knowledge in a real-world situation.

Check out The Lexington Line and see how you could become involved with it!

Feeling supported is essential to having a successful college experience. LIM offers a range of academic resources, counseling services, career development opportunities, and extracurricular programs.

Build personal connections and your professional network and take your academic experience further by becoming involved in a student-led club or organization, volunteer activity, or study abroad program.

To be considered for admission, the following must be submitted:

1. The completed Application for Admission
2. Official transcript from most recent high school attended (high school diploma or equivalent required upon enrollment)
3. Students may be evaluated for admission using an unofficial transcript, if an official transcript is not available at the time of decision. (See Proof of High School Graduation Policies)
4. Official transcript from all colleges attended (transfer students only)
5. Students may be evaluated for admission using an unofficial transcript, if an official transcript is not available at the time of decision.

International students are required to submit all application materials and required documents in English. International students are also required to provide evidence of English proficiency, through one of the following ways:

• Diagnostic exam of English proficiency (such as TOEFL)*
• Prior academic coursework
• Aptitude exam with a required English language section (such as the SAT)
• English language learning certificate from an LIM College partner language school
• English is a native language of the student’s country of origin.

* Official scores must be less than two years old