Program Overview
The fashion design 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
| Complete Core Courses, 31 units | 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: | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Cooperative Education: Internship | 3 units |