Fashion Design, A.A.S.

Associate of Applied Science Degree: (FAD-AAS)

College Certificate: (FAD-CERT)

Certificate of Achievement: (FAD-ACERT)

About the Program

The Fashion Design Associate of Applied Science Degree and College Certificate is designed for those persons who are innovative and driven to design and create apparel. Courses will offer students creative studies in design fundamentals, fashion analysis, fashion history, textiles, color theory, sketching, as well as technical training in draping, pattern making, pattern grading, and clothing construction. The Fashion Design degree will provide the training required for entry-level employment by the whole sale ready-to-wear industry or for custom design business operations.

This Program Offers:

• Associate of Applied Science: 63 credit hours
• College Certificate: 39 credit hours
• Certificate of Achievement: 11 credit hours

Program Goals

• Utilize ability, critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the development of design ideas, as per industry standards
• Develop individual student design abilities with a strong emphasis on professionalism
• Exhibit analytical, creative, and intellectual competencies through rigorous coursework and training in all area of the curriculum
• Identify, explain and apply skills and abilities to career opportunities in the evolving global marketplace
• Deepen and broaden a fashion design student’s education through a strong core of foundation courses

Program Outcomes

• Identify, explain, and apply individual foundation skills developed through hands-on and digital methodology
• Examine and implement practical and conceptual design solutions through two-dimensional and three-dimensional techniques in projects and assignments
• Apply analytical, creative, and intellectual competencies when developing solutions for design projects and assignments
• Identify and apply the aesthetics, critical thinking and problem-solving skills required for entry level career positions
• Demonstrate requisite creative abilities and critical design skills that prepare students academically and professionally for entry into the upper division

College Certificate Goals

• To provide students with opportunity to apply basic design concepts with a strong emphasis on professionalism

College Certificate Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate requisite creative abilities and critical design skills that prepare students academically and professionally for entry into the upper division
• Possess basic competencies in sewing, draping, and pattern drafting and apply these in their understanding of fit on the human body

Admission Requirements

Students are required to do the following:

• Be 18 years of age or older (unless part of dual enrollment) or must have completed high school or hold a General Education Development (GED) Certificate
• Fulfill all WCCCD admission requirements
• Declare intent to enter the program on WCCCD Admission Application or in the Student Services Office
• Complete an Educational Development Plan (Plan of Work), outlining the student’s plan for program completion
• Fulfill course placement requirements based on the ACCUPLACER^® assessment