Technical (Apparel Industry Oriented) Associate in Science Degree Program

Program Overview

Technical (Apparel Industry Oriented) Associate in Science Degree Program

Related Degrees & Certificates

• AS Associate in Science Degree Program
  • Custom Dressmaking/Small Business Oriented | 60 units
  • Fashion Design Merchandising | 60 units
  • Theater Costuming | 60 units
• CA Certificate of Achievement
  • Custom Dressmaking/Small Business Oriented | 34 units
  • Fashion Design Merchandising | 18 units
  • Technical (Apparel Industry Oriented) | 33 units
  • Theater Costuming | 28 units

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

• Communicate design concepts clearly and concisely (i.e. visual, oral, and written).
• Develop competitive industry standard skills in the respective fields.
• Understand the elements and principles of design through discipline-specific implementation.

Program Overview

The fashion department gives students a thorough introduction to apparel design and manufacturing. Students are prepared to find employment in an apparel design firm or to start their own business. They will develop essential skills and techniques in sketching, fabric selection, sewing, draping, and pattern making. The fashion industry is vast and diverse with many creative, rewarding opportunities in ready-to-wear or high fashion design. An AS degree and certificate program are offered.

Requirements

AS Degree Requirements Major: Core and Selective Requirements

Complete Core Courses, 27 units

• FASH 100 | Principles of Design | 3 units
• FASH 113 | Textiles | 3 units
• FASH 115 | Intermediate Clothing Construction | 3 units
• FASH 118 | Flat Pattern | 3 units
• FASH 123 | Introduction to the Fashion Industry | 3 units
• FASH 163 | Pattern Grading | 1 unit
• FASH 164 | Fashion Illustration | 3 units
• FASH 175 | Advanced Illustration | 3 units
• FASH 178 | Computerized Pattern Grading | 1 unit
• FASH 180 | Computerized Pattern Design | 3 units
• FASH 195 | Portfolio Development | 1 unit

Selective Courses, choose a minimum of 6 units from the following:

• BUS. 150 | Entrepreneurship: Small Business Management | 3 units
• FASH 110 | Beginning Clothing Construction | 3 units
• FASH 111 | Techniques of Fit | 3 units
• FASH 114 | Introduction to Italian Fashion | 3 units
• FASH 140 | Basic Serging | 1 unit
• FASH 150 | History of Fashion | 3 units
• FASH 173 | Lingerie Design and Construction | 1 unit
• FASH 672 | Work Experience Education: Internship | 3 units

Total Required Major Units: 33

And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.

Please refer to the AA/AS Degree Requirements for more information.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Technical Apparel Industry Oriented Associate in Science (AS) degree program at Cañada College provides students with a comprehensive foundation in apparel design and manufacturing, preparing them for entry-level positions in the apparel industry or to launch their own small business. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice, students develop essential skills and techniques in sketching, fabric selection, sewing, draping, and pattern making. The program encompasses a wide range of career opportunities within the fashion industry, including ready-to-wear and high fashion design.

Outline:

The AS degree program comprises 33 units of coursework, including core and selective courses. Core courses provide a solid foundation in the principles of design, textiles, clothing construction, pattern making, fashion illustration, and the fashion industry. Selective courses offer students flexibility to tailor their program to specific interests and career goals.

Core Courses

Principles of Design (FASH 100) - 3 units Textiles (FASH 113) - 3 units Intermediate Clothing Construction (FASH 115) - 3 units Flat Pattern (FASH 118) - 3 units Introduction to the Fashion Industry (FASH 123) - 3 units Pattern Grading (FASH 163) - 1 unit Fashion Illustration (FASH 164) - 3 units Advanced Illustration (FASH 175) - 3 units Computerized Pattern Grading (FASH 178) - 1 unit Computerized Pattern Design (FASH 180) - 3 units Portfolio Development (FASH 195) - 1 unit

Selective Courses

Students must choose a minimum of 6 units from the following selective courses: Entrepreneurship: Small Business Management (BUS. 150) - 3 units Beginning Clothing Construction (FASH 110) - 3 units Techniques of Fit (FASH 111) - 3 units Introduction to Italian Fashion (FASH 114) - 3 units Basic Serging (FASH 140) - 1 unit History of Fashion (FASH 150) - 3 units Lingerie Design and Construction (FASH 173) - 1 unit

Careers:

Graduates of the AS degree program in Technical Apparel Industry Oriented are well-prepared for a variety of careers in the fashion industry, including:

• Apparel designers
• Fashion merchandisers
• Pattern makers
• Sewing machine operators
• Tailors
• Small business owners