Online Microcertificate in CLO 3D Virtual Fashion Design
The future of fashion design is 3D, and designers who create garments in digital spaces are shaping the industry. ASU FIDM’s online graduate microcertificate in CLO 3D fashion design from Arizona State University teaches industry professionals how to work in CLO 3D — a software used by top brands and studios. You’ll learn how to digitally design clothing, apply innovative applications of CLO 3D and create realistic 3D garments on virtual models.
Quick facts
Next start date: 10/15/2026
Total classes: 3
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 9
What is a CLO3D fashion design microcertification?
What is a microcertificate?
A microcertificate is a graduate certificate that takes 9-14 credit hours to complete and offers a seamless pathway to quickly gain expertise in a targeted area. You may also be able to apply the credits you earn from a microcertificate toward a graduate degree. Speak with an enrollment coach for more information.
Digital fashion design courses
This certificate program is a three-course sequence: beginner, intermediate and advanced. The final cumulative project will empower you to conceptualize and virtually construct a cohesive capsule collection that showcases your creative vision and advanced technical skills. You’ll develop original designs, draft and refine professional patterns in CLO 3D, and present fully rendered 3D looks.
Upon completing these courses, you’ll have a comprehensive skill set that supports creative innovation, technical execution and industry-ready digital competency.
The digital fashion design jobs you’ll be prepared for
This certificate in CLO 3D is designed for industry professionals in fashion or costume design who want to stay up to date and relevant with the expanding technologies and trends in the industry. Equipped with this credential, you’ll be well-positioned for leadership opportunities and prepared to adapt in an increasingly virtual and sustainability-driven industry. Potential roles you could pursue include:
Learn from ASU FIDM’s CLO 3D-certified faculty with fashion design experience
ASU FIDM, housed in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, is home to world-class scholars, artists and designers who inspire students to shape the future. Faculty research is grounded in the transformative power of fashion and its ability to change the world. Focus areas include:
- AI in retail
- Circular textiles
- Sustainability
- Textile testing
Learn from ASU FIDM’s CLO 3D-certified faculty with fashion design experience
ASU FIDM, housed in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, is home to world-class scholars, artists and designers who inspire students to shape the future. Faculty research is grounded in the transformative power of fashion and its ability to change the world. Focus areas include:
- AI in retail
- Circular textiles
- Sustainability
- Textile testing
How to apply
Applicants to the online graduate microcertificate in CLO3D fashion design must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts.
The creative heart of Arizona State University
ASU FIDM is part of the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, home to top-ranked creative programs from various disciplines, including art, design, dance, fashion, film, games, media arts and sciences, music and theatre. We train artists, designers and scholars to leverage their creativity and problem-solving abilities to advance culture, build community and transform society.
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Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
