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Fashion Design

Program Year (2024-2025)

About the Program

(Not Eligible for Financial Aid) The Fashion program gives students the opportunity to discover the inner workings of the fashion industry with many hands-on experiences. Fashion Merchandising emphasizes the business of buying, distributing and selling of merchandising from the manufacturing level through to the retailer and ultimately, the consumer. A highly-specialized program in Fashion Merchandising enables students to acquire the marketable skills in a minimum time. The program prepares students for a variety of employment opportunities and provides hands-on learning opportunities.


Program Requirements

Program Goal: CTE
GE Pattern(s): None
Program Code: FASHIONDESIGN.CC

Program Learning Outcome(s):

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

  • Analyze and describe the fashion industry including innovations, careers, current trends, the impact of globalization and technology, and the expanding roles of designers.

  • Demonstrate command of visual presentation or production, and create a resume or relevant portfolio to be used to market him/herself in the fashion industry.

  • Demonstrate the principles and practice of fashion design including design analysis; use of industry vocabulary; technical illustration; drafting of patterns; and effective communication of original design concepts.

  • Demonstrate technical skills including machine operation; taking measurements; basic alterations; pattern layout, cutting, and preparation; and use of fabrics, tools, and supplies.

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Required courses:
15 Units
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Contacts

Ryan Heimlich, Chair
(530) 879-6148

Department Office: ARTS 224
(530) 895-2994

Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378

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