Fashion Design, Certificate of Achievement
Financial Aid Eligible
Banner Code: 1_CT_FSDE
Control Number: 18194
Completion of the Fashion certificate programs prepares students for careers in the fashion industry and in related businesses. Students may also transfer to programs at four-year colleges.
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.
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.
Certificate of Achievement Requirements
The Certificate of Achievement is a state-approved career program that requires a minimum of eight units and is designed to prepare the graduate to enter a particular field of employment. In order to be awarded a certificate, students are required to obtain a grade of “C” or better in all program-required courses. Grades of “CR” or “P” will be accepted whereas “CR” or “P” meets the equivalency of a “C” or better. At least 3 units in an advanced course from the certificate must be completed at OCC at the department’s discretion. Certificates of Achievement are not automatically awarded. A petition must be filed in Enrollment Services or online at the beginning of the semester in which the student will be completing their final requirements. The petitioning periods are listed in the Graduation Requirements section of this catalog. Check with a counselor to determine the requirements for completion.
A list of certificate programs can be found in the Programs A-Z section of this catalog.
| 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 A177 | Fashion Merchandising Concepts | 3 |
| Subtotal | 13.5 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| FASH A135 | Design Thinking | 2 |
| 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 |
| or FASH A183 | Fundamental Principles of Clothing Construction 2 | |
| Subtotal | 11 | |
| Summer | ||
| FASH A102 | Industrial Sewing Techniques | 2 |
| Subtotal | 2 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| FASH A118 | Trend Forecasting | 3 |
| 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 A190 | Apparel Industry Sustainability: The Environment, Ethical Business Practices & the Law | 3 |
| FASH A255 | Fashion Illustrating Techniques 1 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| FASH A155 | Tech-Packs | 2.5 |
| FASH A181 | Fashion Internship | 2 |
| FASH A200 | Fashion Internship Lecture | 1 |
| FASH A182 | Professional Practices | 2 |
| FASH A256 | Fashion Illustrating Techniques 2 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 10.5 | |
| Total Units | 52 | |