Apparel Construction, Associate in Science Degree
Banner Code: 1_AS_APCN
Control Number: 11635
Financial Aid Eligible
Completion of the Apparel Construction certificate program prepares students for careers in the fashion industry and in related businesses.
Complete the Fashion Apparel Construction Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.
Program Outcome
The outcome of the program is to prepare students for entry-level employment as a competent professional in the fields of garment construction, alterations, patternmaking, tailoring, alterations, and dressmaking and meet the needs of the local fashion industry.
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| FASH A100 | Beginning Clothing Techniques | 1.5 |
| FASH A102 | Industrial Sewing Techniques 1 | 2 |
| FASH A110 | Applied Textiles and Design | 3 |
| FASH A115 | Introduction to the Fashion Industry | 3 |
| FASH A120 | History of Fashion | 1.5 |
| FASH A121 | Street Style | 1.5 |
| FASH A130 | Tailoring | 1.5 |
| FASH A137 | Alterations | 2 |
| FASH A150 | Flat Pattern Techniques | 3 |
| FASH A175 | Applied Color and Design Theory | 3 |
| or ART A110 | Color and Design: Two-Dimensional | |
| FASH A170 | Clothing Design and Selection | 3 |
| FASH A180 | Fundamental Principles of Clothing Construction 1 | 3 |
| FASH A181 | Fashion Internship | 2 |
| FASH A182 | Professional Practices | 2 |
| FASH A183 | Fundamental Principles of Clothing Construction 2 | 3 |
| FASH A190 | Apparel Industry Sustainability: The Environment, Ethical Business Practices & the Law | 3 |
| FASH A200 | Fashion Internship Lecture | 1 |
| FASH A233 | Couture Techniques | 2 |
| FASH A235 | Draping | 2 |
| FASH A255 | Fashion Illustrating Techniques 1 | 3 |
| FASH A266 | Computerized Pattern System | 2 |
| Total Units | 48 | |
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May be offered only in Summer.
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Minimum Program Major Units | 48 |
| AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 | Varies |
| Transferable electives to satisfy unit requirement | Varies |
| Total Minimum Degree Units | 60 |
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| FASH A100 | Beginning Clothing Techniques | 1.5 |
| FASH A110 | Applied Textiles and Design | 3 |
| FASH A115 | Introduction to the Fashion Industry | 3 |
| FASH A120 | History of Fashion | 1.5 |
| FASH A121 | Street Style | 1.5 |
| FASH A175 or ART A110 |
Applied Color and Design Theory or Color and Design: Two-Dimensional |
3 |
| Units | 13.5 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| FASH A137 | Alterations | 2 |
| FASH A150 | Flat Pattern Techniques | 3 |
| FASH A180 or FASH A183 |
Fundamental Principles of Clothing Construction 1 3 or Fundamental Principles of Clothing Construction 2 |
3 |
| FASH A255 | Fashion Illustrating Techniques 1 | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA A1- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| OCC AS GE AREA C2- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 17 | |
| Summer | ||
| FASH A102 | Industrial Sewing Techniques | 2 |
| Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better) | 3-4 | |
| Intermediate Algebra (or higher) 1 or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra |
||
| Units | 5-6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| FASH A183 or FASH A180 |
Fundamental Principles of Clothing Construction 2 3 or Fundamental Principles of Clothing Construction 1 |
3 |
| FASH A190 | Apparel Industry Sustainability: The Environment, Ethical Business Practices & the Law | 3 |
| FASH A233 | Couture Techniques | 2 |
| FASH A235 | Draping | 2 |
| OCC AS GE AREA A2- CHOOSE ONE 2 | 0-4 | |
| Units | 10-14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| OCC AS GE AREA B- CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| FASH A170 | Clothing Design and Selection | 3 |
| FASH A130 | Tailoring | 1.5 |
| FASH A181 | Fashion Internship | 2 |
| FASH A200 | Fashion Internship Lecture | 1 |
| FASH A182 | Professional Practices | 2 |
| FASH A266 | Computerized Pattern System | 2 |
| Units | 14.5-15.5 | |
| Total Units | 60-66 | |
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Math A030 or higher OR take 3-4 degree applicable elective units if math competency was met through completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better; *100-level Math courses satisfy AS Math Requirement and OCC AS GE AREA A2
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Required if 100-level MATH will not be taken to meet Math competency.
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FASH A180 and FASH A183 may be taken in any order.