Fashion Design
A.A. Degree Fashion Design and Merchandising · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Program Code: SAC.FDC.AA
Program Control Number: 08739
In addition to the general education requirements, the associate degree curriculum in fashion design provides the basic aesthetic concepts and technical skills necessary for immediate employment in the fashion related fields of design or to transfer to a university program. The program prepares students for entry-level positions in apparel design for custom clients, theater costuming, and manufacturer’s operations. Completion of the degree enhances ability to obtain a position and advance in the fashion design field.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Apply their creative abilities to support their future design careers.
- Formulate design ideas verbally, visually, and digitally.
- Utilize various techniques related to drafting, draping, and constructing garments.
- Design visual materials in both physical and digital formats.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Courses | 28-31 | |
| FDM 100 | Introduction to the Fashion Industry | 3 |
| FDM 108 | RTW Apparel Quality and Construction Analysis | 3 |
| FDM 109 | Flat Pattern Techniques | 3 |
| FDM 114 | 3D Design | 3 |
| FDM 080 | Embroidery | 1.5 |
| FDM 081 | Screen Printing | 1.5 |
| FDM 104 | Textile Fibers and Fabrics | 3 |
| FDM 105A | Beginning Sewing | 3 |
| FDM 111A | Fashion Illustration Techniques | 3 |
| FDM 215 | Computer Fashion Illustration | 3 |
| FDM 299 | Work Experience - Fashion Design | 1-4 |
| Select six units from the following elective courses: | 6 | |
| FDM 105B | Intermediate Sewing | 3 |
| FDM 106 | Couture Sewing | 3 |
| FDM 112 | Intermediate Flat Pattern Making | 3 |
| FDM 114C | 3D Design- Swimwear | 1 |
| FDM 114D | 3D Design- Denim | 1 |
| FDM 115 | 3D Design- Intermediate | 3 |
| FDM 107 | Custom Tailoring | 2 |
| FDM 113 | Fashion Draping | 3 |
| FDM 140 | Fashion E-Commerce | 3 |
| orENTR 140 | Fashion E-Commerce | 3 |
| FDM 101 | Buying and Merchandising | 3 |
| FDM 110 | Corset Construction | 3 |
| FDM 058 | Decorative Apparel | 0.5 |
| FDM 052 | Knit and Swim Suit Sewing | 3 |
| FDM 216 | Computerized Garment Pattern Drafting | 3 |
| FDM 103 | Fashion Selection | 3 |
| Total | 34-37 | |