Technical (Apparel Industry Oriented) Associates in Science Degree Program

Program Overview

Cañada College's Fashion Department offers a comprehensive program that equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary for careers in apparel design and manufacturing. Through core courses in design, textiles, construction, and pattern making, students develop a strong foundation in the industry. Selective courses allow for specialization in areas such as entrepreneurship, fashion history, and lingerie design. Graduates are prepared for employment in various roles within the fashion industry, including design, production, and business.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Fashion Department at Cañada College provides students with a comprehensive introduction to apparel design and manufacturing, equipping them for employment in apparel design firms or the establishment of their own businesses. Students develop fundamental skills and techniques in sketching, fabric selection, sewing, draping, and pattern making. The program caters to the diverse and vast fashion industry, offering opportunities in both ready-to-wear and high fashion design.

Objectives:

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Articulate design concepts effectively through visual, oral, and written communication.
• Acquire industry-standard skills in their chosen fields.
• Comprehend and apply design principles and elements in practical settings.

Outline:

The program curriculum consists of core and selective courses, with a total of 33 units required for the major.

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 (minimum of 6 units):

• 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 Cooperative Education: Internship (3 units)

Additional Requirements:

Careers:

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in various fields of the apparel industry, including:

• Fashion Designers
• Pattern Makers
• Garment Sewers
• Fashion Merchandisers
• Fashion Stylists
• Fashion Entrepreneurs