Fashion Merchandising - Visual Merchandising/Styling/Event Production

Certificate of Achievement Fashion · San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Summary

The Fashion Merchandising Certificate of Achievement - Visual Merchandising/Styling/Event Production is designed for a student interested in a fashion merchandising-related career. Students gain an understanding of career opportunities within the fashion industry and develop a working knowledge of the phases involved in a constantly changing fashion industry. This certificate provides the opportunity to advance from foundational skills and move forward from entry-level positions to mid-career level positions in visual presentation, event production, or styling.

This certificate is part of the Fashion program which offers a variety of courses that allow students to develop skills to pursue careers in fashion and costume design, fashion merchandising, fashion design technology, fashion merchandising technology, and related fashion careers.

Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution should consult the counseling department and a Fashion faculty advisor for assistance in program planning.

Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Fashion Merchandising - Visual Merchandising/Styling/Event Production Program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate effective communication and critical thinking through oral presentations and written work.
  2. Use current technology such as computers, peripherals, and software or sewing equipment pertinent to fashion design or merchandising.
  3. Compare and contrast how various cultures and countries interrelate in the global fashion community.
  4. Achieve a set of skills that keeps them current and allows them to secure employment in the Fashion industry

Requirements

CourseTitleUnits
COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:16.5-18.5
FASH 105Introduction to Fashion3
FASH 108Analysis, Evaluation, and Comparison of Ready-to-Wear Fashion3
FASH 112Fashion Promotion3
FASH 113Fashion Event Planning and Production1.5
FASH 115Visual Merchandising3
FASH 116Fashion Data Management1
FASH 270Work Experience2-4
Select one course from the following:3
FASH 111Fashion E-commerce3
FASH 125Fashion Selection3
FASH 179Fashion Photo Styling3
Select one course from the following:1-4
FASH 155Fashion Field Studies1-4
FASH 156International Fashion Field Studies: Overview1-4
FASH 157International Field Studies: Focused Study1-4
FASH 158Fashion Field Studies: Trade Shows/Markets1-4

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