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Mar 28, 2024
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2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Fashion Design Associate of Science
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The Fashion Design Associate of Science degree provides students with the comprehensive academic foundation necessary to pursue a career in fashion design. Coursework provides opportunities for students to develop skills in industrial sewing and garment construction, pattern making, draping, fashion illustration, product development, elements of design, fashion history, textiles, CAD design, and careers within the apparel and textile industry. Students who complete this program will be prepared for entry-level positions in fashion design. Possible occupations include: Assistant Fashion Designer, Design Room Assistant, Sewing Machine Operator, Tailor, Dressmaker, Custom Sewer, and Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker.
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Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
- Produce a professional portfolio showcasing their skills. This portfolio will increase job opportunities in the field as well as promotion for those already employed.
- Successfully complete an industry internship including the completion of three individual goals/objectives as determined by themselves and an industry supervisor. Internships give students work experience desirable in job applicants.
- Create a professional resume showcasing their skills. This will increase job opportunities in the field as well as promotion for those already employed.
REQUIRED CORE:
Course ID |
Title |
Units |
FASH 31 |
Textiles |
3 |
FASH 101 |
Introduction to Fashion Careers |
3 |
FASH 111 * |
Sewing for Fashion Design II |
3 |
FASH 112 * or |
Fashion Sewing–Advanced |
3 |
FASH 124 * or |
Wearable Art |
3 |
FASH 211 * |
Advanced Dressmaking and Custom Sewing |
3 |
FASH 130 * |
Flat Pattern Design |
4 |
FASH 132 * |
Draping Fashion Designs |
3 |
FASH 141 |
Apparel Selection |
3 |
FASH 144 |
Fashion Trends and Cultural Costumes |
3 |
FASH 145 * § and |
Internship |
1 |
CWE 180 *† |
Co-Op-Ed Fashion |
1 |
FASH 150 |
Fashion Apparel and Professional Techniques |
3 |
FASH 154 |
Fashion Illustration |
3 |
FASH 207 or |
Eco-Friendly Fashion Tour |
1 |
FASH 218 or |
New York Study Tour |
2 |
FASH 247 or |
Special Events Participation |
1 |
FASH 254 |
Fashion in Southern California |
1 |
FASH 155 * « or |
The Digital Fashion Image |
2 |
FASH 204 « and |
Understanding Apparel Principles-AIMS Certification |
1 |
FASH 225 « |
Apparel Cart - Fashion Retailing Online with Easy Cart Shop |
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TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR:
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36-37
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*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.
† Recommended to be taken in last semester of program.
§ Must be taken concurrently with CWE 180.
«Take FASH 155 OR both FASH 204 and FASH 225
Associate of Science Degree
Completion of the courses above and a minimum of 60 units including the General Education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 qualifies the student for the Associate of Science degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.
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