Fashion Design Degrees

Certificate of Achievement in Apparel Design Level 1

The Apparel Design Level 1 Certificate of Achievement offers an entry level curriculum of design courses based on industry standard methods. These courses are designed to meet the needs of students at the introductory level. Students who complete the Apparel Design Level I Certificate will have the entry level ability to create garments from initial sketches, through product development, pattern making, construction and finishing of the garment. They will also have the ability to function in the product development area that meets the professional requirements of the apparel industry. Possible career options are: Assistant Designer, Assistant Patternmaker, Production Assistant, Entry Level Technical Designer, and Entry Level Seamstress/Tailor.

Upon completion of the Apparel Design Level I certificate the student will be able to:

• Use industry standard manufacturing equipment.
• Utilize available technology for research.
• Demonstrate ability to function in a professional apparel industry environment.
• Allocate time and materials to meet project deadlines.
• Evaluate, organize, maintain, interpret and communicate information.
• Demonstrate creative problem solving skills.
• Participate as a team member in a diverse work environment.

Required Core Courses (24 units)

Total Certificate Unit: 24 units

Certificate of Achievement in Apparel Design Level 2

The Apparel Design Level 2 Certificate of Achievement offers a comprehensive curriculum of design courses based on industry standard methods. These courses are designed to meet the different experience levels of students from beginner to advanced, as well as assist industry professionals seeking to upgrade their skills.

The Apparel Design Level 2 Certificate student will be able to:

• Produce and present designs from concept to finished product.
• Use industry standard manufacturing equipment.
• Use computer aided design and manufacturing equipment and software for design development and production.
• Create a production package, patterns and sample garment for mass market.
• Utilize available technology for research.
• Participate as a team member in a diverse work environment.
• Demonstrate ability to function in a professional apparel industry environment.
• Demonstrate creative problem solving skills.
• Allocate time and materials to meet project deadlines.
• Evaluate, organize, maintain, interpret and communicate information.

After completing this certificate students will be:

• Prepared for entry to mid- level positions in fashion design, trend forecasting, prototype sample development, and sourcing.

Students may seek additional education at a 4-year institution such as Cal Poly Pomona, UC Davis, Fashion Institute of Technology or private fashion schools.

Required Core Courses (44 units)

Elective Courses (3 units)

Total Certificate Units: 47 units

Associate of Science Degree in Apparel Design

The Apparel Design Associate of Science degree offers a comprehensive curriculum of design courses based on industry standard methods. These courses are designed to meet the different experience levels of students from beginner to advanced, as well as assist industry professionals seeking to upgrade their skills.

The Apparel Design Student will be able to:

• Produce and present designs from concept to finished product.
• Use industry standard manufacturing equipment.
• Use computer aided design and manufacturing equipment and software for design development and production.
• Create a production package, patterns and sample garments for mass market.
• Utilize available technology for research.
• Participate as a team member in a diverse work environment.
• Demonstrate ability to function in a professional apparel industry environment.
• Demonstrate creative problem solving skills.
• Allocate time and materials to meet project deadlines.
• Evaluate, organize, maintain, interpret and communicate information

After completing this degree students will be:

• Prepared for entry to mid- level positions in fashion design, trend forecasting, prototype sample development, and sourcing.

Students may seek additional education at a 4-year institution such as Cal Poly Pomona, UC Davis, Fashion Institute of Technology or private fashion schools.

Required Courses (38 units)

Recommended Elective

Total Major Units: 38 units

GE Units: 22 units (3 units of Area E GE covered by FDAT 32)

Total Degree Units: 60 units

Certificate of Achievement in Apparel Production

After completing a certificate in Apparel Production-Level 1, a student will be able to:

• Use industry standard manufacturing equipment.
• Use computer aided design and manufacturing equipment and software for design development and production.
• Utilize available technology for research.
• Demonstrate ability to function in a professional apparel industry environment.
• Allocate time and materials to meet project deadlines.
• Evaluate, organize, maintain, interpret and communicate information.
• Demonstrate creative problem solving skills.
• Participate as a team member in a diverse work environment.

Required Core Courses (26 units)

Elective Courses (3 units)

Total Units: 29 units

Associate of Science Degree in Apparel Production

The Apparel Production AS degree is designed as a comprehensive curriculum of production courses based on industry standard methods for pattern design leading to first sample production utilizing both manual and electronic techniques. These courses are designed to meet the different experience levels of students from beginner to advanced, as well as assist industry professionals seeking to upgrade their skills.

After completing this degree, students will be prepared for entry level positions in patternmaking, technical design, electronic patternmaking, grading, and marker making. Students may seek additional education at a 4-year institution such as Cal Poly Pomona, UC Davis, Fashion Institute of Technology or private fashion schools.

After completing the Apparel Production A.S. degree, a student will be able to:

• Use industry standard manufacturing equipment
• Use computer aided design and manufacturing equipment and software for design development and production.
• Utilize available technology for research.
• Participate as a team member in a diverse work environment.
• Demonstrate ability to function in a professional apparel industry environment.
• Demonstrate creative problem solving skills.
• Allocate time and materials to meet project deadlines.
• Evaluate, organize, maintain, interpret and communicate information.

Required Core Courses (32 units)

Plus 3 units of electives from the following:

Total Major Units: 35 units

GE Units: 25 units

Total Degree Units: 60 units