The Technical Design & Product Development Certificate of Achievement will 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 entry level employment in the fields of pattern making, sample-making, technical design, sourcing management, production management, quality control supervising, grading, marker making, costing/spec production, pre-production merchandising in the fashion industry, and related businesses.

Program Outcomes

1. Students will demonstrate a working knowledge of computer pattern making and 3D design software.
2. Students will be able to plan, execute, and evaluate technical packages, with special attention to the skills involved in product development.
3. Students will be able to design & analyze technical design sketches.

Review Graduation Requirements.

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May be offered only in Summer.

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.

Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.

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Spring term only

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GE Option 1 Area D

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Offered only in Summer or Fall.

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Fall term only

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ADVISORIES: FASH A150: Flat Pattern Techniques FASH A110: Applied Textiles and Design

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Same as ID A175, GE Option 1 area C1.