Custom Dressmaking/Small Business Oriented Associate in Science Degree Program

Program Overview

Custom Dressmaking/Small Business Oriented Associate in Science Degree Program

Related Degrees & Certificates

• AS Associate in Science Degree Program
  • 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
  • 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. 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

AS Degree 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 Major Units: 34

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 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. 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.

Objectives:

• 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.

Outline:

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 (3 units minimum):

• 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)

Careers:

The fashion industry offers many creative and rewarding opportunities in ready-to-wear or high fashion design. Graduates of the program may find employment in apparel design firms or start their own businesses.