Technical Design and Product Development, Associate in Science Degree
Banner Code: 1_AS_TDPD
Control Number: 16888
Financial Aid Eligible
The Technical Design & Product Development Associate in Science will incorporate general education courses and major coursework to provide students with core skills in pattern making, garment construction, fashion history, color theory, industry-specific computer programs, and sustainability. Students will also gain knowledge in directed skills related to production processes, intermediate clothing construction, computer-aided pattern making, and 3D design software. Upon completion, students will be prepared for transfer and/or entry-level employment in the fields of garment construction, costume stitching, alterations, pattern making, tailoring, and dressmaking in the fashion industry, and related businesses.
Program Outcome
- Students will have the general education breadth to transfer to applicable four-year programs.
- Students will demonstrate a working knowledge of computer pattern making and 3D design software.
- Students will be able to plan, execute, and evaluate technical packages, with special attention to the skills involved in product development.
- Students will be able to design & analyze technical design sketches.
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 A145 | Fashion Reporting and Analysis | 2 |
| FASH A150 | Flat Pattern Techniques | 3 |
| FASH A155 | Tech-Packs | 2.5 |
| FASH A170 | Clothing Design and Selection | 3 |
| FASH A175 | Applied Color and Design Theory | 3 |
| or ART A110 | Color and Design: Two-Dimensional | |
| 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: Environmental, Ethical, & Legal Practices | 3 |
| FASH A200 | Fashion Internship Lecture | 1 |
| FASH A255 | Fashion Illustrating Techniques 1 | 3 |
| FASH A260 | Fashion Design/Production Process | 3 |
| FASH A263 | 3D Clothing Design | 2 |
| FASH A266 | Computerized Pattern System | 2 |
| Total Units | 50 | |
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May be offered only in Summer.
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Minimum Program Major Units | 50 |
| AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 | Varies |
| Total Minimum Degree Units | 62 |
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 A255 | Fashion Illustrating Techniques 1 | 3 |
| Units | 13.5 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| FASH A145 | Fashion Reporting and Analysis 1 | 2 |
| FASH A170 | Clothing Design and Selection 2 | 3 |
| FASH A183 | Fundamental Principles of Clothing Construction 2 1 | 3 |
| FASH A150 | Flat Pattern Techniques | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA A1- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| OCC AS GE AREA C2 - CHOOSE ONE 3 | 3 | |
| Units | 17 | |
| Summer | ||
| FASH A102 | Industrial Sewing Techniques 4 | 2 |
| Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better): 5 | 3-4 | |
| Intermediate Algebra (or Higher) or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra |
||
| Units | 5-6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| FASH A155 | Tech-Packs 6 | 2.5 |
| FASH A180 | Fundamental Principles of Clothing Construction 1 6 | 3 |
| FASH A190 | Apparel Industry Sustainability: Environmental, Ethical, & Legal Practices | 3 |
| FASH A266 | Computerized Pattern System 7 | 2 |
| FASH A175 or ART A110 |
Applied Color and Design Theory 8 or Color and Design: Two-Dimensional |
3 |
| Units | 13.5 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| FASH A181 | Fashion Internship | 2 |
| FASH A200 | Fashion Internship Lecture | 1 |
| FASH A182 | Professional Practices 1 | 2 |
| FASH A260 | Fashion Design/Production Process 1 | 3 |
| FASH A263 | 3D Clothing Design 1 | 2 |
| OCC AS GE AREA B - CHOOSE ONE 3 | 3 | |
| OCC AS GE AREA A2- CHOOSE ONE 9 | 0-4 | |
| Units | 13-17 | |
| Total Units | 62-67 | |
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Spring term only
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GE Option 1 Area D
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Can be taken during Winter/Intersession
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Summer and Fall term only
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Math requirement needed if not met by HS Algebra 2, 100+ level Math courses will satisfy OCC GE Area A2.
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Fall term only
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ADVISORIES: FASH A150: Flat Pattern Techniques, FASH A110: Applied Textiles and Design, FASH A266 Fall term only
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Same as ID A175, GE Option 1 Area C1
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Required if level Math 100+ was not taken