Fashion Design: Patternmaker/Technical Design - Certificate of Achievement
Plan Code: 3319
This program prepares students for entry-level positions in the field of technical design, patternmaking, production, sourcing and quality control. It focuses on incorporating technology throughout the development process of offshore technical packages, patternmaking, and garment construction.
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.
- Calculate measurements to develop patterns and to determine pattern adjustments to achieve proper fit.
- Analyze garment specifications, fabric qualities, package specifications, identification of seams, construction details, trims, and labels to develop offshore technical packages.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| FASH 3 | Intro to Careers in Design/Merchandising | 2 |
| 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 36 | Flat Pattern Drafting | 3 |
| FASH 37 | Pattern Draping | 3 |
| FASH 38A | Fashion Design I | 3 |
| FASH 39 | Garment Technical Packages | 1 |
| FASH 45 | Digital Fashion Illustration | 3 |
| FASH 47 | 3D Fashion Design | 3 |
| FASH 244 | Computer Patternmaking | 1.5 |
| Subtotal Units | 32 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete FOUR (4) units from the following: | ||
| Computer Information Competency (1) | ||
| Clothing Selection (3) | ||
| Introduction to the Fashion Industry (3) | ||
| Quick Sketch Croquis Drawing (2) | ||
| Fashion Design II (3) | ||
| Advanced Digital Fashion Illustration (1.5) | ||
| Work Experience-Fashion Design (1-4) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 4 | |
| Total Units | 36 | |