Academic, Career & Certificate Programs DESIGN FASHION Program Outcomes Five certificate options are available through the Fashion Department: The outcome of the program is to prepare students for entry-level employment as a professional and competent fashion designer in the fields of designing, technical designing, and merchandising and meet the needs of the local fashion industry. 1) Design, 2) Production/Product Development, 3) Apparel Construction, 4) Fashion Merchandising, and 5) Display and Visual Presentation. Completion of the Fashion certificate programs prepares students for careers in the fashion industry and in related businesses. Students may also transfer to programs at four-year colleges. CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT Required Courses Program Outcomes Course Units The outcome of the program is to prepare students for entry-level employment as a competent professional in the fields of garment construction, alterations, patternmaking, tailoring, and dressmaking. ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE Complete the Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog. CORE CURRICULUM Required Courses Course Units Applied Textiles & Design Introduction to Fashion Industry History of Fashion Street Style Clothing Design & Selection Fashion Merchandising Concepts FASH FASH FASH FASH FASH FASH A110 A115 A120 A121 A170 A177 Total Units 3 3 1.5 1.5 3 3 15 Fashion Core Curriculum 15 Color & Design 2-D ART A110 Or Applied Color & Design Theory FASH/ID A175 3 Beg Clothing Techniques FASH A100 3 Industrial Sewing Techniques FASH A102 2 Trend Forecasting FASH A118 3 Design in Everyday Life FASH A135 2 Flat Pattern Techniques FASH A150 3 Tech-Packs FASH A155 2.5 Fashion Internship FASH A181 2 Professional Practices FASH A182 2 Fashion Illustrating Tech 1 FASH A255 3 Fashion Illustrating Tech 2 FASH A256 3 Fashion Dsgn/Production Total Units Suggested electives: Intro to Art Color & Design 3-D Intro International Business Draping Retail Buying ART ART BUS FASH MKTG A107 A111 A118 A235 A220 43.5 3 3 3 2 3 113