Fashion Design and Production
Associate of Science Fashion · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Design and Applied Technology Division www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/design-and-applied-technology/
The fashion program prepares students for employment in the field of design and production or merchandising and provides upgrade opportunities for currently employed personnel. Upon completing the degree or certificate requirements, students gain proficiency in clothing, construction, fashion illustration, patternmaking, draping, computer aided fashion design, and manufacturing. Students completing the requirements for the merchandising option will also gain proficiency in presentation techniques, planning, promotion, fashion coordination, advertising, and sales. Competencies will be assessed by portfolios and exhibitions of original apparel design and garments. Students may expect to enter industry as a design assistant, costume technician, fashion consultant, stylist, entry-level pattern maker, quality control assistant, assistant merchandiser, or sales associate.
At least 50 percent of the major requirements for the Associate in Science degree must be completed at El Camino College.
For Gainful Employment program information, please www.elcamino.edu/academics/areas-of-study/fashion.php.
Required Core: 34 units
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| FASH 1 | Career Opportunities in Fashion | 1 |
| FASH 4 | Computer Fashion Illustration | 3 |
| FASH 10 | Clothing Construction I | 3 |
| FASH 14 | Apparel Production Techniques | 1 |
| FASH 15 | Beginning Fashion Illustration | 2 |
| FASH 16 | Intermediate Contemporary and Historical Fashion Illustration | 2 |
| FASH 18 | Advanced Fashion Illustration Portfolio Techniques | 2 |
| FASH 20 | Textiles | 3 |
| FASH 26A | Basic Design and Patternmaking | 3 |
| FASH 26B | Basic Dress Design through Draping Process | 3 |
| FASH 29 | Computer Pattern Design/Patternmaking | 3 |
| FASH 31 | History of Fashion | 3 |
| FASH 41 | Fashion Analysis and Selection | 3 |
| FASH 95 | Cooperative Work Experience Education | 2-4 |
Total Major Units: 34
Recommended Electives:
GE Patterns
Complete one of the following:
ECC GE: 24 units
Required for local degrees (AA and AS).
Cal-GETC: 34 units
Required for transfer degrees (AA-T and AS-T).
Electives
As needed to reach a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units.
Minimum Degree Total: 60 units