Fashion Design prepares students for entry-level positions in design, pattern making, couture studio work, production management, private label merchandising, and other related positions.
To obtain an Associate’s Degree, students must complete both the major
requirements below and the graduation requirements listed in the Chaffey College Catalog.
Major requirements for the Associate in Science Degree [S180/04795/1303.10]
Units
BUSOT 63 Microsoft Office Excel – Comprehensive 3
(or BUSOT 63A, Microsoft Office Excel –
Specialist, 1.5 and BUSOT 63B, Microsoft
Office Excel – Expert, 1.5)
3
FASHD 20 History of Fashion
3
FASHD 40 Beginning Clothing Construction
2
FASHD 45 Basic Design and Creativity
3
FASHD 61 Basic Patternmaking
3
FASHD 65 Fashion Illustration
2
FASHD 428 Computer-Aided Fashion and Costume Design
2
FASHD 442 Industrial Sewing
2
FASHD 470 Apparel Production
3
FASHD 471 Advanced Patternmaking
3
FASHD 472 Computer-Aided Patternmaking
2
FASHD 480 Design Collection
2
FASHD 482 Industry Internship: Fashion Design
1
FASHM 10 Introduction to the Fashion Industry
3
FASHM 60 Textiles
3
Total units for the major
37
Requirements for the Fashion Design Certificate [L180/04795/1303.10]
Same as the major requirements for the A.S. Degree.
Total units for the certificate
37
Recommended Courses for both Degree and Certificate:
BUS 45, FASHD 42, 72, 415, plus AMM 410 & 410A, which are Cal Poly Pomona
courses available through cross-enrollment. See counselor..
COSTUME DESIGN
Costume Design prepares the student to seek professional work as a costumer or
assistant designer within the motion picture and television industries and live
theatre, as well as freelance design and construction at the local level for community
theatre and performing arts.
To obtain an Associate’s Degree, students must complete both the major
requirements below and the graduation requirements listed on pages 24-25 of the Chaffey College Catalog.
Requirements for the Associate in Science Degree [S181/07385/1303.10]
Units
FASHD 16 Principles of Costume Design and Production (also available as THEATRE 16)
3
FASHD 20 History of Fashion
3
FASHD 40 Beginning Clothing Construction
2
FASHD 45 Basic Design and Creativity
3
FASHD 61 Basic Patternmaking
3
FASHD 65 Fashion Illustration
2
FASHD 428 Computer-Aided Fashion and Costume Design
2
FASHD 442 Industrial Sewing
2
FASHM 60 Textiles
3
THEATRE 1 Introduction to Theatre
3
THEATRE 32 Theatre Design – Lighting
3
THEATRE 40 Stage Costuming (take twice)
3-3
THEATRE 42 Theatrical Makeup
3
Total units for the major
38
Requirements for the Costume Design Certificate [L181/07385/1303.10]
Same as the major requirements for the A.S. Degree.
Total units for the certificate
38
Strongly recommended courses for degree and certificate: FASHD 42 and 72
CUSTOM DRESSMAKING
The Custom Dressmaking certificate prepares the student for small business
ownership in couture and custom work, as well as the highly demanded alterations
field. Skills acquired also enable the student to apply for sample making in
the apparel manufacturing field and costume construction in theatre and
performing arts.
Requirements for the Custom Dressmaking Certificate: [L184/15526/1303.30]
Units
FASHD 40 Beginning Clothing Construction
2
FASHD 42 Advanced Clothing Construction
2
FASHD 61 Basic Patternmaking
3
FASHD 72 Fashion Draping
2
FASHD 442 Industrial Sewing
2
FASHD 445 Fitting and Alterations of Patterns and Apparel
2
FASHD 471 Advanced Patternmaking
3
FASHD 480 Design Collection
2
FASHD 482 Industry Internship: Fashion Design
1
FASHM 10 Introduction to the Fashion Industry
3
FASHM 60 Textiles
3
Total units for the certificate
25
Recommended Courses: BUS 45, FASHD 45, FASHD 415.
INDUSTRIAL SEWING
An Industrial Sewing Certificate prepares the student for apparel construction
based on industry methods and the utilization of power sewing equipment.
Employment opportunities: commercial sewing machine operator or apparel
industry sample maker.
Requirements for the Industrial Sewing Certificate [L182/99999/1303.30]
Units
FASHD 40 Beginning Clothing Construction
2
FASHD 42 Advanced Clothing Construction
2
FASHD 442 Industrial Sewing
2
Total units for the certificate
6
PATTERNMAKING FOR APPAREL
The Patternmaking for Apparel certificate prepares the student for employment in
the apparel industry as a first patternmaker. Technical skills assist with employment
in related areas including apparel production and costume design.
Requirements for the Patternmaking for Apparel Certificate [L187/15525/1303.10]
Units
FASHD 20 History of Fashion
3
FASHD 40 Beginning Clothing Construction
2
FASHD 61 Basic Patternmaking
3
FASHD 72 Fashion Draping
2
FASHD 445 Fitting and Alterations of Patterns and Apparel
2
FASHD 470 Apparel Production
3
FASHD 471 Advanced Patternmaking
3
FASHD 472 Computer-Aided Pattern Making
2
FASHD 482 Industry Internship: Fashion Design
1
FASHM 10 Introduction to the Fashion Industry
3
FASHM 60 Textiles
3
Total units for the certificate
27
Recommended Courses: BUS 45, plus AMM 410 & 410A which are Cal Poly Pomona courses available
through cross-enrollment. See counselor
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