Fashion Merchandising, Associate in Science Degree
Banner Code: 1_AS_FSMC
Control Number: 08659
Financial Aid Eligible
The Fashion Merchandising Associate in Science will incorporate general education courses and major coursework to provide students with core skills in fashion merchandising concepts, fashion history, color theory, industry-specific computer programs, and sustainability. Students will also gain knowledge in directed skills related to public relations, creative production, writing for social media, photography, and event planning. Upon completion, students will be prepared for transfer and/or entry-level employment in the fields of retail management, retail buying, e-commerce merchandising, fashion marketing, and retail planning in the fashion industry and related businesses. Program Outcomes:
Program Outcomes
- Students will have the general education breadth to transfer to applicable four-year programs.
- Students will demonstrate a working knowledge of retail buying and planning.
- Students will be able to plan, execute and evaluate e-commerce platforms, with special attention to the skills involved in e-commerce merchandising.
- Students will be able to analyze retail markets relevant to industry careers, and develop and execute retail plans.
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| FASH A110 | Applied Textiles and Design | 3 |
| FASH A115 | Introduction to the Fashion Industry | 3 |
| FASH A118 | Trend Forecasting | 3 |
| FASH A119 | Introduction to Display and Visual Presentation | 3 |
| FASH A120 | History of Fashion | 1.5 |
| FASH A121 | Street Style | 1.5 |
| FASH A145 | Fashion Reporting and Analysis | 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 A177 | Fashion Merchandising Concepts | 3 |
| FASH A181 | Fashion Internship | 2 |
| FASH A182 | Professional Practices | 2 |
| FASH A190 | Apparel Industry Sustainability: Environmental, Ethical, & Legal Practices | 3 |
| FASH A200 | Fashion Internship Lecture | 1 |
| FASH A210 | Intro to E-Commerce | 3 |
| FASH A215 | Retail E-Commerce Merchandising | 3 |
| FASH A220 | Retail Buying | 3 |
| FASH A255 | Fashion Illustrating Techniques 1 | 3 |
| Total Units | 46 | |
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Minimum Program Major Units | 46 |
| AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 | Varies |
| Total Minimum Degree Units | 60 |
Fashion Merchandising Suggested Electives
BUS A118 Introduction to International Business or BUS A118H Introduction to International Business Honors
BUS A239 Professional Communication or MGMT A239 Professional Communication
CIS A132 Business Multimedia and Graphics
DMAD A181 Introduction to Computer Graphics
MKTG A142 Direct Marketing
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 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 |
| FASH A177 | Fashion Merchandising Concepts | 3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| FASH A118 | Trend Forecasting | 3 |
| FASH A145 | Fashion Reporting and Analysis 1 | 2 |
| FASH A110 | Applied Textiles and Design | 3 |
| FASH A175 or ART A110 |
Applied Color and Design Theory 2 or Color and Design: Two-Dimensional |
3 |
| OCC AS GE Area A1 - Choose One | 3 | |
| OCC AS GE Area C2 - Choose One 3 | 3 | |
| Units | 17 | |
| Summer | ||
| Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better): 4 | 3-4 | |
| Intermediate Algebra (or Higher) or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra |
||
| Units | 3-4 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| FASH A190 | Apparel Industry Sustainability: Environmental, Ethical, & Legal Practices | 3 |
| FASH A119 | Introduction to Display and Visual Presentation 5 | 3 |
| FASH A210 | Intro to E-Commerce 5 | 3 |
| FASH A220 | Retail Buying 5 | 3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| FASH A181 | Fashion Internship | 2 |
| FASH A200 | Fashion Internship Lecture | 1 |
| FASH A182 | Professional Practices 1 | 2 |
| FASH A170 | Clothing Design and Selection 6 | 3 |
| FASH A215 | Retail E-Commerce Merchandising 1 | 3 |
| OCC AS GE Area B - Choose One | 3 | |
| OC AS GE Area A2 - Chooose One 7 | 3-4 | |
| Units | 17-18 | |
| Total Units | 61-63 | |
- 1
Spring term only
- 2
Same as ID A175, GE Option 1 area C1
- 3
Can be taken during intersession
- 4
Math requirement needed if not met by HS Algebra 2, *100-level Math courses satisfy AS Math requirement and OCC AS GE Area A2.
- 5
Fall term only
- 6
GE Option 1 Area D
- 7
Required if level Math A100+ was not taken.