Custom Dressmaking/Small Business Oriented Certificate of Achievement
Program Overview
Custom Dressmaking/Small Business Oriented Certificate of Achievement
Related Degrees & Certificates
- AS Associate in Science Degree Program
- Custom Dressmaking/Small Business Oriented | 60 units
- Fashion Design Merchandising | 60 units
- Technical (Apparel Industry Oriented) | 60 units
- Theater Costuming | 60 units
- CA Certificate of Achievement
- 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 design 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. Business skills are learned through an entrepreneurship course, and students learn to write a business plan. 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
Major: Core and Selective Requirements
Complete Core Courses, 31 units
- BUS. 150 | Entrepreneurship: Small Business Management | 3 units
- FASH 100 | Principles of Design | 3 units
- FASH 111 | Techniques of Fit | 3 units
- FASH 113 | Textiles | 3 units
- FASH 115 | Intermediate Clothing Construction | 3 units
- FASH 116 | Tailoring | 3 units
- FASH 118 | Flat Pattern | 3 units
- FASH 123 | Introduction to the Fashion Industry | 3 units
- FASH 162 | Advanced Flat Pattern | 3 units
- FASH 168 | Fashion Draping | 3 units
- FASH 195 | Portfolio Development | 1 unit
Selective Courses, choose a minimum of 3 units from the following:
- FASH 114 | Introduction to Italian Fashion | 3 units
- FASH 122 | Advanced Tailoring | 3 units
- FASH 132 | Trouser Construction | 1 unit
- FASH 133 | Copying Ready-to-Wear | 1 unit
- FASH 140 | Basic Serging | 1 unit
- FASH 146 | Designer Techniques in Sewing | 3 units
- FASH 150 | History of Fashion | 3 units
- FASH 164 | Fashion Illustration | 3 units
- FASH 167 | The Custom Dress Form | 1 unit
- FASH 169 | Evening Gown Construction | 2 units
- FASH 170 | French Pattern Drafting | 2 units
- FASH 171 | Pants Drafting | 2 units
- FASH 172 | Bustier | 1 unit
- FASH 672 | Work Experience Education: Internship | 3 units
Total Required Units: 34
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The fashion design department at Cañada College provides students with a comprehensive foundation in apparel design and manufacturing. The program aims to equip students with the essential skills and techniques for pursuing a career in apparel design or starting their own business. Through coursework covering sketching, fabric selection, sewing, draping, and pattern making, students gain proficiency in industry-standard practices. Additionally, an entrepreneurship course develops business acumen and guides students in crafting business plans. The fashion industry presents numerous creative and rewarding opportunities in both ready-to-wear and high fashion design, and this program prepares students to succeed in this dynamic field.
Objectives:
Communicate design concepts clearly and concisely through visual, oral, and written mediums. Develop competitive industry-standard skills in apparel design. Understand and apply the elements and principles of design in a discipline-specific context.
Outline:
Core Courses:
(31 units) BUS. 150: Entrepreneurship: Small Business Management FASH 100: Principles of Design FASH 111: Techniques of Fit FASH 113: Textiles FASH 115: Intermediate Clothing Construction FASH 116: Tailoring FASH 118: Flat Pattern FASH 123: Introduction to the Fashion Industry FASH 162: Advanced Flat Pattern FASH 168: Fashion Draping FASH 195: Portfolio Development
Selective Courses:
(Choose a minimum of 6 units) FASH 114: Introduction to Italian Fashion FASH 122: Advanced Tailoring FASH 132: Trouser Construction FASH 133: Copying Ready-to-Wear FASH 140: Basic Serging FASH 146: Designer Techniques in Sewing FASH 150: History of Fashion FASH 164: Fashion Illustration FASH 167: The Custom Dress Form FASH 169: Evening Gown Construction FASH 170: French Pattern Drafting FASH 171: Pants Drafting FASH 172: Bustier FASH 672: Cooperative Education: Internship
Careers:
Upon completion of the program, graduates are well-prepared for entry-level positions in the apparel design industry or for starting their own fashion-related businesses. Career paths may include: Apparel Designer Fashion Illustrator Pattern Maker Sample Maker Entrepreneur in the fashion industry
