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Chaffey College
School of Visual, Performing,
and Communication Arts
5885 Haven Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737

909/652-6066




Curriculum



FASHION DESIGN

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 on pages 24-25 of 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 Fashion3
FASHD 40 Beginning Clothing Construction2
FASHD 45 Basic Design and Creativity3
FASHD 61 Basic Patternmaking3
FASHD 65 Fashion Illustration2
FASHD 428 Computer-Aided Fashion and Costume Design 2
FASHD 442 Industrial Sewing2
FASHD 470 Apparel Production3
FASHD 471 Advanced Patternmaking3
FASHD 472 Computer-Aided Patternmaking 2
FASHD 480 Design Collection2
FASHD 482 Industry Internship: Fashion Design1
FASHM 10 Introduction to the Fashion Industry3
FASHM 60 Textiles3
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 Fashion3
FASHD 40 Beginning Clothing Construction2
FASHD 45 Basic Design and Creativity3
FASHD 61 Basic Patternmaking3
FASHD 65 Fashion Illustration2
FASHD 428 Computer-Aided Fashion and Costume Design 2
FASHD 442 Industrial Sewing2
FASHM 60 Textiles3
THEATRE 1 Introduction to Theatre3
THEATRE 32 Theatre Design – Lighting3
THEATRE 40 Stage Costuming (take twice) 3-3
THEATRE 42 Theatrical Makeup3
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 Construction2
FASHD 42 Advanced Clothing Construction2
FASHD 61 Basic Patternmaking3
FASHD 72 Fashion Draping2
FASHD 442 Industrial Sewing2
FASHD 445 Fitting and Alterations of Patterns and Apparel 2
FASHD 471 Advanced Patternmaking3
FASHD 480 Design Collection2
FASHD 482 Industry Internship: Fashion Design1
FASHM 10 Introduction to the Fashion Industry3
FASHM 60 Textiles3
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 Construction2
FASHD 42 Advanced Clothing Construction2
FASHD 442 Industrial Sewing2
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 Fashion3
FASHD 40 Beginning Clothing Construction2
FASHD 61 Basic Patternmaking3
FASHD 72 Fashion Draping2
FASHD 445 Fitting and Alterations of Patterns and Apparel 2
FASHD 470 Apparel Production3
FASHD 471 Advanced Patternmaking3
FASHD 472 Computer-Aided Pattern Making 2
FASHD 482 Industry Internship: Fashion Design1
FASHM 10 Introduction to the Fashion Industry3
FASHM 60 Textiles3
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



FASHION MERCHANDISING

Fashion Merchandising prepares students for employment in all aspects of retailing related to apparel and accessory merchandise buying and management. Other career avenues are sales representatives for manufacturers, visual display, distribution, importing and exporting, and sales promotions.

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.

Major requirements for the Associate in Science Degree
Units [S185/04822/1303.20]

  Units
BUS 13 Professional Selling3
BUSMGT 44 Introduction to Human Relations 3
BUSOT 63 Microsoft Office Excel - Comprehensive
(or BUSOT 63A, Microsoft Office Excel - Specialist, 1.5, and BUSOT 63B, Microsoft Office Excel - Expert, 1.5)
3
CIS 1 Introduction to Computer Information Systems3
FASHD 40 Beginning Clothing Construction2
FASHM 10 Introduction to the Fashion Industry3
FASHM 11 Retail Merchandising and Management (also available as BUSMGT 11)3
FASHM 12 Visual Merchandising3
FASHM 60 Textiles3
FASHM 482 Industry Internships: Fashion Merchandising1

Plus a minimum 2 courses from the following:

BUS 45 Small Business Ownership and Management3
BUS 49 Business Decisions Using Basic Quantitative Tools3
BUS 61 Introduction to Global Business3
FASHD 45 Basic Design and Creativity3
FASHD 428 Computer-Aided Fashion and Costume Design 2
FASHM 15 Image and Fashion Selection3
FASHM 492A-H Special Topics in Fashion Merchandising3
Total units for the major
32-33

Requirements for the Fashion Merchandising Certificate
[L185/04822/1303.20]

Same as the major requirements for the A.S. Degree.

Total units for the certificate
32-33



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