Fashion Design

Description

The Fashion Design degree provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary for careers in design, patternmaking, production management, textile sourcing, and related fields. The program emphasizes creativity, technical proficiency, and industry-relevant practices to prepare students for entry-level positions in the fashion industry. The degree also prepares students for transfer to a four-year program to complete a bachelor's degree.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

1. Research and identify market trends, communicate their findings to a design team and use the data to strategize a plan for a new apparel line.
2. Apply the skills critical thinking, teamwork, multicultural and global awareness as they relate to the international marketplace and cross-cultural apparel industry.
3. Demonstrate skills that foster capacities of analysis, critical reflection, problem solving, communication, career development, and global and community awareness.
4. Analyzing fashion marketing and product distribution that meet demand and maximizes profitability and visibility
5. Using appropriate patterns and fabrics for different body figures and garment construction
6. Implementing feasible solutions by applying appropriate fashion design and merchandising working principles and strategies

Other Information

Arts, Communication, and Design

Local Program (Major) Code: S180

Program Control Number: 04795

TOP Code: 1303.10*

CIP Code: 50.0407