Technical (Apparel Industry Oriented) Certificate of Achievement
Program Overview
Technical (Apparel Industry 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
- Custom Dressmaking/Small Business Oriented | 34 units
- Fashion Design Merchandising | 18 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
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 Units: 33
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- The Fashion Department at Cañada College provides students with a comprehensive foundation in apparel design and manufacturing.
Objectives:
Prepare students for employment in apparel design firms or to start their own businesses. Develop essential skills and techniques in sketching, fabric selection, sewing, draping, and pattern making.
Program Description:
The program offers an overview of the vast and diverse fashion industry, with opportunities in both ready-to-wear and high fashion design. Students have the option of pursuing an AS degree or a certificate program.
Outline:
- Core Courses (27 units): 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 (Minimum of 6 units):
