Fashion Design

About the Program

Program Goal: Career

GE Pattern(s): None

Program Code: FASHIONDESIGN.CC

The Fashion program gives students the opportunity to discover the inner workings of the fashion industry with many hands-on experiences. Fashion Merchandising emphasizes the business of buying, distributing and selling of merchandising from the manufacturing level through to the retailer and ultimately, the consumer. A highly-specialized program in Fashion Merchandising enables students to acquire the marketable skills in a minimum time. The program prepares students for a variety of employment opportunities and provides hands-on learning opportunities.

Program Learning Outcome(s): Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:

1. Analyze and describe the fashion industry including innovations, careers, current trends, the impact of globalization and technology, and the expanding roles of designers.
2. Demonstrate command of visual presentation or production, and create a resume or relevant portfolio to be used to market him/herself in the fashion industry.
3. Demonstrate the principles and practice of fashion design including design analysis; use of industry vocabulary; technical illustration; drafting of patterns; and effective communication of original design concepts.
4. Demonstrate technical skills including machine operation; taking measurements; basic alterations; pattern layout, cutting, and preparation; and use of fabrics, tools, and supplies.