# Fashion Stylist (Certificate of Achievement)

El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Fashion

Source: http://catalog.elcamino.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=3604

**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.

A Certificate of Achievement will be granted upon completion of all program requirements. At least 50 percent of the courses required for the certificate must be completed at El Camino College.

For Gainful Employment program information, please visit www.elcamino.edu/academics/areas-of-study/fashion.php

### Required Courses: 21 units

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FASH 2 | Presentation Techniques in Fashion | 1 |
| FASH 10 | Clothing Construction I | 3 |
| FASH 15 | Beginning Fashion Illustration | 2 |
| FASH 23 | Fitting and Alterations | 2 |
| FASH 31 | History of Fashion | 3 |
| FASH 41 | Fashion Analysis and Selection | 3 |
| FASH 44 | Fashion Show Production and Promotions | 3 |
| FASH 48 | Fashion Styling | 2 |
| FASH 95 | Cooperative Work Experience Education | 2-4 |

**Total Units: 21-23**