Fashion Design - Certificate of Achievement
Plan Code: 3324
This program focuses on fundamental design principles and technical skills preparing students for entry-level position in the field of fashion design, textile design, and trend forecasting. This comprehensive course of study encompasses the breadth of design and provides students with skills to execute a design from concept to a finished garment. It focuses on incorporating technology throughout the design process, production processes, and includes specialty classes resulting in a professional design portfolio.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Create an environment that promotes critical thinking, creativity, teamwork, soft skills, multicultural and global awareness that provides career opportunities in fashion.
- Analyze fashion trends and textiles, apply design principles and develop technical skills for apparel production.
- Compile a professional portfolio displaying a fashion collection.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| FASH 5 | Product Development | 2 |
| FASH 10 | Textile Fibers and Fabrics | 3 |
| FASH 24 | Fundamentals of Apparel Construction | 3 |
| FASH 25 | Intermediate Apparel Construction | 3 |
| FASH 27 | Production Sewing | 1.5 |
| FASH 32 | History of Fashion | 3 |
| FASH 36 | Flat Pattern Drafting | 3 |
| FASH 37 | Pattern Draping | 3 |
| FASH 39 | Garment Technical Packages | 1 |
| FASH 50 | Design Studio: Sportswear | 3 |
| FASH 51 | Design Studio: Special Occasion | 3 |
| FASH 52 | Design Studio: Collections | 3 |
| FASH 41 | Fashion Promotion | 3 |
| FASH 45 | Digital Fashion Illustration | 3 |
| FASH 46 | Advanced Digital Fashion Illustration | 1.5 |
| FASH 47 | 3D Fashion Design | 3 |
| FASH 200 | Trend Forecasting | 1 |
| FASH 216 | Fashion Portfolio Development | 2 |
| FASH 258 | Swimwear | 1 |
| FASH 271WE | Work Experience-Fashion Design | 1-4 |
| Subtotal Units | 47-50 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete TWO (2) units from the following: | ||
| Quick Sketch Croquis Drawing (2) | ||
| Fashion Sketching I (2) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 2 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete THREE (3) units from the following: | ||
| Intro to Careers in Design/Merchandising (1) | ||
| Clothing Selection (3) | ||
| Introduction to the Fashion Industry (3) | ||
| Advanced Sewing and Tailoring Techniques (2) | ||
| Textile Surface Design (1) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 3 | |
| Total Units | 52-55 | |