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1303.00The Fashion Design option will prepare the graduate to work in a design room as assistant designer, junior designer, merchandiser, buyer, stylist, illustrator or graphic artist. A design room internship is part of this training program. Studies include advanced design and computer assisted illustration, along with current color and textile trends in the apparel industry. A portfolio of designs and a fashion collection is part of the final requirements.
The curriculum prepares students for the workplace environment with skills required to work in a fashion design business as a design assistant, product merchandiser, junior buyer, stylist, production manager, or design room manager. The coursework covers advanced skills in current computer technologies, apparel product design, flat pattern, and pattern draping. Digital technologies include tech packs with production flats, spec sheets, and costing. Career preparation includes a resume, preparation of an online portfolio and professional internship. Upon completion of the required courses, the student will have a working vocabulary and first hand knowledge of the apparel industry.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes
- Design and produce advanced level apparel using target market research, trend influences and appropriate fabric selection.
- Create a digital portfolio, industry marketing materials and production documents developed from an industry internship and posted online.
- Utilize current draping and drafting methods to create original well-fitting patterns.
- Demonstrate an advanced level proficiency in operating industrial equipment for apparel industry garment construction and fabric selection.
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester I | ||
| FASH 001A | FASHION SURVEY | 3 |
| FASH 002 | INTRODUCTION TO FASHION INDUSTRY | 3 |
| FASH 021 | PRINCIPLES OF FASHION | 3 |
| FASH 110 | FASHION ILLUSTRATION | 3 |
| Semester II | ||
| FASH 005 | INTRODUCTION PATTERN DRAFTING FOR FASHION DESIGN | 3 |
| FASH 009 | BEGINNING TEXTILES | 3 |
| FASH 111A | FASHION DESIGN I | 3 |
| FASH 124 | HISTORY OF COSTUME | 3 |
| Semester III | ||
| FASH 108 | PATTERNMAKING BY DRAPING | 3 |
| FASH 111B | FASHION DESIGN II | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 5-6 | |
| INTERMEDIATE CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION | ||
| ADVANCED CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION | ||
| COMPUTER AIDED FASHION DESIGN | ||
| INTERMEDIATE COMPUTER-ASSISTED FASHION GRAPHICS | ||
| Semester IV | ||
| Select three of the following: | 8-9 | |
| INTERMEDIATE CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION | ||
| ADVANCED CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION | ||
| PATTERNMAKING FOR WOVEN SEPARATES | ||
| ADVANCED PATTERN DRAFTING AND DRAPING | ||
| COMPUTER AIDED FASHION DESIGN | ||
| FASHION DESIGN III | ||
| INTERMEDIATE COMPUTER-ASSISTED FASHION GRAPHICS | ||
| FASHION COLLECTION CAPSTONE | ||
| Total Units | 43-45 | |
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General Education Requirements for the Associate in Science Degree
- General Information
- PCC Local Gen Ed
- Students who have previously been awarded a bachelor‛s degree or higher from a U.S. institutionally accredited institution shall be deemed to have fulfilled the general education and elective course requirements for the Associate in Science degree.
- Cal-GETC
- Students with rights to the former general education patterns can complete IGETC or CSU GE in lieu of Cal-GETC. Students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine which general education pattern to complete and may refer to an appropriate archived College Catalog or www.assist.org for more information.