Fashion Merchandising
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: 31 units
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 122 | Human Relations in Organizations | 3 |
| FASH 1 | Career Opportunities in Fashion | 1 |
| FASH 2 | Presentation Techniques in Fashion | 1 |
| FASH 4 | Computer Fashion Illustration | 3 |
| FASH 10 | Clothing Construction I | 3 |
| FASH 15 | Beginning Fashion Illustration | 2 |
| FASH 20 | Textiles | 3 |
| FASH 27 | Fashion Merchandising | 3 |
| FASH 28 | Visual Merchandising | 2 |
| FASH 35 | Applied Color Theory | 2 |
| FASH 41 | Fashion Analysis and Selection | 3 |
| FASH 44 | Fashion Show Production and Promotions | 3 |
| FASH 95 | Cooperative Work Experience Education | 2-4 |
Total Major Units: 31
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