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Clothing Construction

Program Year (2023-2024)

About the Program

The Certificate in Clothing Construction prepares students for entry-level jobs in apparel production companies, designer workrooms, and custom sewing workrooms. Students hone the technical skills necessary to realize a creative vision as they develop a portfolio of work that can be used for a variety of purposes, including preparation for further study. The certificate prepares students for entry-level employment as a sample sewer for fashion design, tailor's assistant, sample sewer for small manufacturer, alterationist, production sewer for cottage industries, and theatrical costume stitcher.


Program Requirements

For current program requirements -> 2024-2025

Program Goal: Career
GE Pattern(s): None
Program Code: CLOTHINGCONSTRUCT.CC

Program Learning Outcome(s):

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • Select appropriate fabrics and notions suitable to specific garment designs.

  • Drape, draft or manipulate flat patterns to create accurate garment patterns.

  • Lay patterns correctly and economically onto markers or fabric.

  • Construct garments using various sewing techniques.

  • Fit garments on various body types and be able to make the proper adjustments.

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Required courses:
12 Units

Contacts

Ryan Heimlich, Chair
(530) 879-6148

Department Office: ARTS 224
(530) 895-2994

Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378

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