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Banner Code: 1_AS_APCN
Control Number: 11635

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.

Note: This AS degree requires 66 units for completion.

Program Outcomes

1. 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.

Associate in Science Degree Requirements

1. UNIT REQUIREMENT - 60 UNITS, with at least a 2.0 grade point average. At least 12 of the units must be earned at OCC, with a minimum of one course taken for a letter grade. At least 3 units in an advanced course from the program must be completed at OCC. A student must be enrolled at the time of application for graduation. Units earned at an accredited college or university on a credit/no credit basis will be counted toward the degree requirements of the college, to a maximum of 15 units.
2. MAJOR REQUIREMENT - Complete the AA or AS major requirements as detailed in the Degree and Certificate section of this catalog.
3. MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENT - Demonstrate competence in mathematics by either obtaining a satisfactory grade (grade of “C” or better or“pass”) in a mathematics course at or above the level of Intermediate Algebra as demonstrated by prior coursework, or by demonstrating competency that is comparable through the completion of a college-level math course that has Intermediate Algebra as a prerequisite: Psychology A160 or Math A100 or higher, with the exception of Math A220.
4. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT - Students may choose to complete Option 1 (OCC AA GE), Option 1 (OCC AS GE), Option 2 (CSU GE), or Option 3 (IGETC) to satisfy the general education requirement. See the General Education Patterns section of this catalog for more information.

Course List

Course	Title	Units
Semester 1
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	Applied Color and Design Theory	3
Subtotal		13.5
Semester 2
FASH A137	Alterations	2
FASH A150	Flat Pattern Techniques	3
FASH A180	Fundamental Principles of Clothing Construction 1	3
or FASH A183	Fundamental Principles of Clothing Construction 2
FASH A255	Fashion Illustrating Techniques 1	3
Subtotal		11
Summer
FASH A102	Industrial Sewing Techniques	2
Subtotal		2
Semester 3
FASH A180	Fundamental Principles of Clothing Construction 1	3
or FASH A183	Fundamental Principles of Clothing Construction 2
FASH A190	Apparel Industry Sustainability: The Environment, Ethical Business Practices & the Law	3
FASH A233	Couture Techniques	2
FASH A235	Draping	2
Subtotal		10
Semester 4
FASH A130	Tailoring	1.5
FASH A170	Clothing Design and Selection	3
FASH A181	Fashion Internship	2
FASH A200	Fashion Internship Lecture	1
FASH A182	Professional Practices	2
FASH A266	Computerized Pattern System	2
Subtotal		11.5
Total Units		48

Unit Requirements

Requirement	Units
Minimum Program Major Units	48
AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3	Varies
Transferable electives to satisfy unit requirement	Varies
Total Degree Units	66