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. 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)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| FDAT019 | Computer Patternmaking | 3 units |
| FDAT030 | Introduction to Fashion Design | 3 units |
| FDAT032 | History of Fashion | 3 units |
| FDAT044 | Fashion Drawing | 3 units |
| FDAT051 | Basic Apparel Construction | 3 units |
| FDAT052A | Fabric Analysis 1 | 3 units |
| FDAT052B | Fabric Analysis 2 | 3 units |
| FDAT055 | Apparel Manufacturing | 3 units |
| FDAT056 | Patternmaking 1 | 3 units |
| FDAT057 | Patternmaking 2 | 3 units |
| FDAT066 | Technical Design | 2 units |
| FDAT070 | Elements & Principles of Design | 3 units |
| FDAT076 | Creative Apparel Design | 3 units |
| FDAT081 | Line Development | 3 units |
| FDAT087 | CAD: Technical Drawings and Specifications | 3 units |
Elective Courses (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| FDAT020 | Couture Embellishment | 3 units |
| FDAT027 | Professional Image | 3 units |
| FDAT058 | Fashion Draping | 3 units |
| FDAT084 | Fashion Design Internship | 1 unit |
Total Certificate Units: 47 units
To be awarded a certificate, a student must:
- Complete all the major requirements.
- Earn a grade of “C” or better for all required courses.