Fashion Merchandising - Associate in Science
Plan Code: 2326
This program focuses on fundamental apparel development and technical skills preparing students for an entry-level position in the field of fashion buying, merchandising, product development, sourcing, production, retail sales and management, and fashion promotion. This foundational course of study introduces technology throughout the merchandising and planning process and explores sourcing and the global supply chain. The degree may provide undergraduate requirements necessary for students wishing to transfer to a college or university in fashion design or related majors.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to attain the Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs).
- Analyze fashion trends and textiles and apply retail merchandising and buying principles.
- Develop teamwork and technical skills for apparel development.
- Calculate mark-ups, markdowns and open-to buy using formulas.
Program Requirements
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| FASH 3 | Intro to Careers in Design/Merchandising | 2 |
| FASH 5 | Product Development | 2 |
| FASH 9 | Clothing Selection | 3 |
| FASH 10 | Textile Fibers and Fabrics | 3 |
| FASH 20 | Introduction to the Fashion Industry | 3 |
| FASH 23 | Fashion/Merchandise Buying | 4 |
| FASH 24 | Fundamentals of Apparel Construction | 3 |
| FASH 32 | History of Fashion | 3 |
| FASH 45 | Digital Fashion Illustration | 3 |
| FASH 46 | Advanced Digital Fashion Illustration | 1.5 |
| OR | ||
| FASH 47 | 3D Fashion Design | 3 |
| FASH 200 | Trend Forecasting | 1 |
| Required Subtotal | 28.5-30 | |
| Complete one of the following: 1 | 19-39 | |
| Electives (as needed to reach 60 degree-applicable units) 2 | ||
| Minimum Degree Total | 60 | |
- 1
Units for the major may be double-counted for LBCC GE, CSU GE, or IGETC; see counselor for limitations.
- 2
Elective units from course(s) numbered 1-599, if needed, to reach 60 degree-applicable units.
RECOMMENDED but not required courses:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COSA 1 | Computer Information Competency | 1 |
| FASH 271WE | Work Experience-Fashion Design | 1-4 |
| IBUS 20 | Export-Import Business Practices | 3 |