Fashion Design, Associate in Science Degree
Banner Code: 1_AS_FSDE
Control Number: 11634
Financial Aid Eligible
Completion of the Design Certificate program prepares students for careers in the fashion industry and in related businesses. Students are encouraged to complete the Associate degree.
Complete the Fashion Certificates of Achievement and the Associate in Science Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.
Note: This AS degree may require over 67 units for completion, depending on course selection in the major.
Program Outcome
The outcome of the program is to prepare students for entry-level employment as a professional and competent fashion designer in the fields of design, technical design, and merchandising 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 | 2 |
| FASH A110 | Applied Textiles and Design | 3 |
| FASH A115 | Introduction to the Fashion Industry | 3 |
| FASH A118 | Trend Forecasting | 3 |
| FASH A120 | History of Fashion | 1.5 |
| FASH A121 | Street Style | 1.5 |
| FASH A135 | Design Thinking | 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 A177 | Fashion Merchandising Concepts | 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 A255 | Fashion Illustrating Techniques 1 | 3 |
| FASH A256 | Fashion Illustrating Techniques 2 | 3 |
| Total Units | 52 | |
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Minimum Program Major Units | 52 |
| AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 | Varies |
| Total Degree Units | 64 |
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 A177 | Fashion Merchandising Concepts | 3 |
| Units | 13.5 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| FASH A135 | Design Thinking | 2 |
| FASH A170 | Clothing Design and Selection | 3 |
| ART A110 or FASH A175 | Color and Design: Two-Dimensional or Applied Color and Design Theory | 3 |
| FASH A180 or FASH A183 | Fundamental Principles of Clothing Construction 1 4 or Fundamental Principles of Clothing Construction 2 | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA A1 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| OCC AS GE AREA B - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| Units | 17-18 | |
| Summer | ||
| FASH A102 | Industrial Sewing Techniques 1 | 2 |
| Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better): | 0-4 | |
| Intermediate Algebra 2 or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra | ||
| Units | 2-6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| FASH A118 | Trend Forecasting | 3 |
| FASH A150 | Flat Pattern Techniques | 3 |
| FASH A183 or FASH A180 | Fundamental Principles of Clothing Construction 2 4 or Fundamental Principles of Clothing Construction 1 | 3 |
| FASH A190 | Apparel Industry Sustainability: The Environment, Ethical Business Practices & the Law | 3 |
| FASH A255 | Fashion Illustrating Techniques 1 | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| FASH A155 | Tech-Packs | 2.5 |
| FASH A181 | Fashion Internship | 2 |
| FASH A182 | Professional Practices | 2 |
| FASH A200 | Fashion Internship Lecture | 1 |
| FASH A256 | Fashion Illustrating Techniques 2 | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA A2 - CHOOSE ONE 3 | 3-4 | |
| OCC AS GE AREA C2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 16.5-17.5 | |
| Total Units | 64-70 | |
- 1
FASH A102 may only be offered Summer term
- 2
Math A030 or higher, *100-level Math courses satisfy AS Math Requirement and OCC AS GE AREA A2
- 3
OCC AS GE AREA A2 - Required if 100-level MATH will not be taken to meet Math competency. If MATH A100 or higher will be taken, then needs to take 3-4 degree applicable elective units
- 4
FASH A180 and FASH A183 may be taken in any order.