Fashion Design and Technologies (AS Degree S1320)

Program Overview

The Fashion Design and Technologies AS Degree program equips students with technical design and production skills for careers in the apparel industry. Through courses in patternmaking, computer-aided design, and textiles, graduates gain proficiency in industry-relevant software and advanced technical design competencies. The program also includes general education coursework to provide a well-rounded foundation.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Fashion Design and Technologies AS Degree (S1320) is designed to prepare students for careers in the apparel industry, specifically in areas such as manufacturing, production, and technical design. The program focuses on utilizing technology prevalent within the apparel industry and hones technical design skills. Graduates gain proficiency in technical drawing, computer patternmaking, and industry-relevant software, ultimately equipping them with advanced technical design and production competencies. This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework in addition to specific required courses.

Outline:

• Required Courses:
• FASH 8: Introduction to Fashion (3 units)
• FASH 10: Clothing Construction I (3 units)
• FASH 12: Clothing Construction II (3 units)
• FASH 14: Dress, Culture, and Identity (3 units)
• FASH 17: Textiles (3 units)
• FASH 21: Patternmaking I (3 units)
• FASH 22: Fashion Design by Draping (3 units)
• FASH 23: Patternmaking II (3 units)
• FASH 24: Fashion Patternmaking by Computer (3 units)
• FASH 25: Fashion Digital Illustration and Design (3 units)
• Total Units: 30 units
• Suggested Course Sequence (Guided Pathways for Success):
• Fall Term 1:
• FASH 8: Introduction to Fashion (3 units)
• FASH 10: Clothing Construction I (3 units)
• FASH 14: Dress, Culture, and Identity (3 units)
• ENGL 1A: Freshman Composition (4 units)
• Winter Term 1:
• FASH 25: Fashion Digital Illustration and Design (3 units)
• Spring Term 1:
• FASH 17: Textiles (3 units)
• [Course fulfilling AA/AS Math Competency Requirement] (3 units)
• [Course fulfilling Area D-1 History/Political Science Requirement] (3 units)
• [Course fulfilling Area E Lifelong Understanding Requirement] (3 units)
• [Course fulfilling Physical Education Requirement] (1 unit)
• Summer Term 1:
• SPCH 1A or SPCH 2 or SPCH 8 (4 units)
• Fall Term 2:
• FASH 12: Clothing Construction II (3 units)
• FASH 21: Patternmaking I (3 units)
• [Course fulfilling Area C-1 Arts Requirement] (3 units)
• [Course fulfilling Area B-1 or B-2 Science Requirement] (3 units)
• Winter Term 2:
• FASH 24: Fashion Patternmaking by Computer (3 units)
• [Completion of Fashion Design, Level 1 Certificate N0482] (2 units)
• [Submit petition via inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab #45] (5 units)
• Spring Term 2:
• FASH 22: Fashion Design by Draping (3 units)
• FASH 23: Patternmaking II (3 units)
• [Course fulfilling Area C-2 Humanities Requirement] (3 units)
• [Course fulfilling Degree Applicable Elective] (3 units)
• [Completion of Fashion Design, Level 2 Certificate N0483] (3 units)
• [Completion of Fashion Design and Technologies, AS Degree S1320] (0 units)
• [Completion of additional courses, Fash 57/66, for Fashion Computer-Aided Design Certificate E0383] (6 units)
• [Submit petition via inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab #45] (5 units)
• Total Units: 56 units

Careers:

The degree prepares students for various roles within the apparel industry. Some potential career paths include:

• Apparel Manufacturing
• Apparel Production
• Technical Design

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