Apparel Construction, Associate in Science Degree
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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
- 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
- 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.
- MAJOR REQUIREMENT - Complete the AA or AS major requirements as detailed in the Degree and Certificate section of this catalog.
- 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.
- 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 | 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 | |
| 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 |