Application Letter: Aspiring Designer for Communication Design at FIT

This document is an application letter written by a student aspiring to join the Communication Design program at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). The letter details the student's lifelong passion for art, highlighting their early experiences with art and the development of their artistic interests, particularly in painting and watercolours. It describes their journey, including attending a workshop by a fashion icon and their eventual decision to pursue a career in art. The letter expresses their excitement about the opportunities at FIT, emphasizing their desire to enhance their skills, express themselves through art, and transform design perspectives within society. The student conveys a strong sense of determination, creativity, and enthusiasm, expressing their commitment to the program and their career goals. The application showcases the student's fascination with design principles, the interplay of colors, and the ability of design to change perceptions of beauty, aiming to contribute their skills and passion to the fashion industry.

Running head: APPLICATION LETTER
Application letter
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author note

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APPLICATION LETTER
All my life I have lacked the grade that was required to be a good student. I was not the
child that my parents wanted. The only thing that interested me was art. In my life, I went
through difficulties; the only thing that stayed with me was art, and I never lost that in my life. It
stayed constant with time, and since then, I developed a liking for watercolours and contrasts. I
never thought that there was so much to explore in this field. When I was in 11th grade, my
classmates were busy aspiring to become a doctor, engineer or a banker. The only thing I wanted
was to paint the canvas and never grow out of it. Then, when I realized that I only want art all
my life and pursue a career in art.
Since then, I started working towards my passion for paint and art. I joined painting class,
and to my surprise, I discovered that I have a love for art. It was soothing for me to escape into
the world of art. After the course completion, I did not stop painting. Since then I took my
passion seriously and purchased my paint, brushes and canvas. I started painting at home, it gave
me a feeling of accomplishment, and I continued that.
After a while, I attended a workshop conducted by famous fashion icon and stylist, Alex
Perry in Australia. My interest for art grew, and I started searching for a breakthrough to fulfil
my career in arts. I searched through countless programs, courses and schools, but was not aware
of what exactly I wanted. Finally, my search ended and I found FIT. It is a dream for me to land
in the prefect fashion school in New York and was daunting for me. To apply for such a standard
reputed college was beyond my expectations. My parents were silent; however, I thought that I
cannot let my dreams go. I was scared. However, FIT is not just a fashion school for me rather
my life experience. It is a challenge and a decision for the lifetime.

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APPLICATION LETTER
I look forwards towards my journey at FIT and the upcoming challenges that I have to
face. The opportunities that FIT will give me are far more rewarding. I love to paint, it gives me
happiness, and I think nothing better that I can think and make it into a career. Painting is a
beautiful thing and for it is a medium of self-expression. Through painting, I can express myself
and FIT will give me the opportunity to create a world of my own. I get lost in the world of
abstractness and creativity whenever I look at the blank canvas. I think FIT will act as a catalyst
for enhancing my skills and helping me win a place in the fashion industry. It will help me to
transform the view of designing in society.
The combination of colours giving rise to different shades fascinated me. The design
principles and the way it changes the perceptions of beauty is surprising for me. The feeling of
ecstasy when I find the font after the elements are unified is priceless. I am captivated by the
element disruption and flow of beauty that create designing. I want to show that the beauty in
places and things can change one’s life that captivated me. When a person is aware of the
designing, there is a change in their perceptions and give an experience that can charm one’s
senses. This is the reason I want to pursue my majors in Communication Design and learn the
changing viewpoints and comprehension of art that makes one crave.
I think FIT will help me to learn the skills required for this industry and transform the
concept of designing in the society. I will give my best, as art is a part of me. I know that I have
the potential to pursue my career and succeed in FIT. I have the determination and passion to
work and do my best to pursue my career in fashion. I will give my full dedication, creativity and
enthusiasm to prove my potential and opportunity to achieve my goals and flourish in my chosen
career.