Program Overview

Fashion Design Merchandising 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
  • Custom Dressmaking/Small Business Oriented | 34 units
  • Technical (Apparel Industry Oriented) | 33 units
  • Theater Costuming | 28 units

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities within the retail sector include:

• Visual Merchandise Manager
• Visual Display Manager
• Promotions Manager
• Sales Manager
• Account Specialist
• Buyer
• Merchandise Manager
• Public Relations Manager
• Sales Associate
• Sales Representative
• Account Manager
• Point of Purchase Representative

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

Fashion merchandising requires the combination of the creative and business skill sets. Strategy and marketing know-how are essential for the skilled professional. Fashion merchandising requires good analytical, communication, and visual skill sets. As the global retail sector diversifies and multiple channels including web and store-based operations grow, there is a growing need for merchandisers.

Requirements

Major: Core and Selective Requirements

Complete Core Courses, 18 units

• FASH 100 | Principles of Design | 3 units
• FASH 113 | Textiles | 3 units
• FASH 123 | Introduction to the Fashion Industry | 3 units
• FASH 151 | Fashion Merchandising | 3 units
• FASH 225 | Apparel Analysis | 3 units
• FASH 226 | Visual Merchandising and Display | 3 units

Total Required Units: 18