Fashion Design Certificate

PROGRAM CODE: 2C21273

The Fashion Design Certificate Program is designed to provide a course of study that prepares students for entry-level employment as a professional and competent in the field of the fashion apparel industry as a worker in the design room or equivalent. Individuals with this certificate are able to design, build a apparel line, illustrate by hand and on the computer garments, alter patterns, and create patterns manually as well as on the computer. This course of study brings the student deeper into the fashion field.  A grade of C or better is required in each course taken. This certificate requires the completion of 38-42 units.

Required Courses (34-36 units):
FASH 050 FCareers in Fashion1
FASH 088 FCAD for Apparel2
FASH 093 F Pattern Alteration and Fitting2
FASH 101 F Basic Sewing Techniques (formerly Clothing I)2
FASH 107 FApparel Analysis3
FASH 108 F Flat Pattern Methods and Design I (formerly FASH 108AF)2
FASH 109 F Flat Pattern Methods and Design II (formerly FASH 108BF)2
FASH 150 F Introduction to the Fashion Industry3
FASH 186 FWorkroom Sketching2
FASH 201 F Fashion Sewing (formerly Clothing II)2
FASH 206 FTextiles4
FASH 209 F Draping (formerly FASH 209AF)2
FASH 242 F Fashion History - The Evolution of Dress, Culture and Style (formerly Fashion History of Costume)3
FASH 284 F Fashion Design (formerly FASH 284AF)2
FASH 299 FFashion Industry Internship2-4
Restricted Electives (4-6 units):4-6
Professional Image2
Field Studies in Fashion1
Ready-to-Wear Evaluation3
Ethnic Costume3
Fashion Forecasting2
Total Units38-42

Outcome 1: Prepare a cost sheet for a define seasonal heading in the apparel industry as a design worker in the design room to know the wholesale cost of the garment for sale.

Outcome 2: Demonstrate an understanding of the basic design principles to design salable garments to appropriate target markets.


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