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