       
Certificates
Option A: Technical
(Apparel Industry Oriented)
This certificate is designed
to prepare students with skills required for the rapidly changing apparel industry.
Technology has been infused into the curriculum with computer-aided design. This
training can lead to jobs as designers, assistant designers, pattern makers, production
managers, graders and other related positions. Industry specialists act as special
advisors to the department and the teaching faculty bring experience and specialized
knowledge into the classroom.
| Core Courses |
Title |
Units
|
| Fash 123 |
Introduction
to the Fashion Industry |
3.0
|
| Fash 118 |
Beginning Flat
Pattern |
3.0
|
| Fash 115 |
Intermediate
Clothing Construction |
3.0
|
| Fash 110 |
Principles
of Design |
3.0
|
| Fash 113 |
Textiles |
3.0
|
| Fash 195 |
Portfolio Development |
0.5
|
| Fash 164 |
Fashion Illustration |
3.0
|
| Fash 180 |
Computerized
Pattern Design |
3.0
|
| Fash 163 |
Manual Pattern
Grading |
1.0
|
| Fash 178 |
Computer Pattern
Grading |
1.0
|
| Fash 175 |
Advanced Illustration |
3.0
|
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|
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| |
|
26.5
|
| Electives:
(Select six units) |
|
| Fash 166 |
Fashion Entrepreneurship |
3.0
|
| Fash 110 |
Beginning Clothing
Construction |
3.0
|
| Fash 111 |
Techniques
of Fit |
3.0
|
| Fash 165 |
Design Inspiration |
1.0
|
| Fash 150 |
History of
Fashion |
3.0
|
| Coop 672 |
Cooperative
Educucation Internship |
3.0
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
32.5
|
Certificate course work can
be completed as a full-time student in two years. Courses can be taken on a full-
or part-time basis during the day or in the evening.
 
Option B: Custom (Custom
Dressmaking/Small Business Oriented)
This certificate is designed
for students planning to open a small business who want a more aesthetic couture
approach for the business of fashion. The San Francisco Bay Area is an excellent
location for individuals wishing to become a dressmaker, tailor, small designer,
alterationist, fashion salesperson, fashion illustrator, manufacturer's representative
and other related positions. Industry specialists act as special advisors to the
department and the teaching faculty bring experience and specialized knowledge
into the classroom.
| Core Courses |
Title |
Units
|
| Fash 123 |
Introduction
to the Fashion Industry |
3.0
|
| Fash 118 |
Beginning Flat
Pattern |
3.0
|
| Fash 115 |
Intermediate
Clothing Construction |
3.0
|
| Fash 110 |
Principles
of Design |
3.0
|
| Fash 113 |
Textiles |
3.0
|
| Fash 195 |
Portfolio Development |
0.5
|
| Fash 111 |
Techniques
of Fit |
3.0
|
| Fash 162 |
Advanced Flat
Pattern |
3.0
|
| Fash 168 |
Draping |
3.0
|
| Fash 116 |
Tailoring |
3.0
|
| Fash 166 |
Fashion Entrepreneurship |
3.0
|
| Bus 430 or
Bus 431 |
Computer
Applications I or II |
1.5
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
32.0
|
| Electives:
(Select three units) |
|
| Fash 124 |
Creative Techniques |
3.0
|
| Fash 146 |
Designer Techniques |
3.0
|
| Fash 150 |
History of
Fashion |
3.0
|
| Fash 164 |
Fashion Illustration |
3.0
|
| Fash 167 |
Dress Form |
1.0
|
| Fash 170 |
French Pattern
Drafting |
2.0
|
| Fash 171 |
Trouser Moulage |
1.0
|
| Fash 172 |
Bustier |
1.0
|
| Coop 672 |
Cooperative
Education Internship |
3.0
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
35.0
|
This certificate course work
can be completed as a full-time student in two years. Courses can be
taken on a full- or part-time basis during the day or in the evening.
 
Option C: Theater
Costume Certificate
The Theater Costuming
Program provides students with an introduction to the costuming industry,
including the many types of jobs available in this field, from designing
to costume construction and show production. Students learn historic
and theatrical styles, pattern making skills, tailoring and construction
skills as well as design and illustration techniques to prepare them
for a job in costuming. Students have the opportunity to work on actual
productions through class work or internships.
| Core
Courses |
Title |
Units
|
| Fash
113 |
Textiles |
3.0
|
| Fash
116 |
Tailoring |
3.0
|
| Fash
150 |
Fashion
History |
3.0
|
| Fash
162 |
Advanced
Flat Pattern |
3.0
|
| Fash
164 |
Fashion
Illustration |
3.0
|
| Fash
168 |
Fashion
Draping |
3.0
|
| Fash
160,171, or 172 |
Pattern
Drafting/Moulage courses |
3.0
|
| Fash
196 |
Introcution
to Theater Costuming |
1.0
|
| Fash
199 |
Costuming
for Theatrical Production or Internship |
3.0
|
| Fash
197 |
Design
& Development of Historic Costume |
3.0
|
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|
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|
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Option D: Merchandising (Fashion Merchandising)
This certificate provides students with the creative and business skills required to be successful in this expanding field. As the global retail sector grows and diversifies into multiple channels, such as internet and store-based operations, fashion merchandising requires solid analytical, communication and visual skills. The certificate addresses these demands and students will learn design principles, merchandising and analysis to prepare for this industry.
| Core
Courses |
Title |
Units |
| Fash
100 |
Principles of Design |
3.0 |
| Fash
113 |
Textiles |
3.0 |
| Fash
150 |
History of Fashion
|
3.0 |
| Fash
151 |
Fashion Merchandising |
3.0 |
| Fash
225 |
Apparel Analysis |
3.0 |
| Fash
226 |
Visual Merchandising and Display |
3.0 |
| Fash
228 |
Fashion Show Production |
3.0 |
| Fash
230 |
Math for Merchandising |
3.0 |
| Fash
672 |
Cooperative Education: Internship |
1.0 |
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Degrees
An Associate of Science (A.S.
Degree) can be earned concurrently with a vocational certificate. To earn an A.S.
Degree, courses in Physical Education (2 units), General Education (18 units),
and Electives (9.5 units) must be taken, for a total of 60 units. Students who
are planning on transferring to a four-year college should review the college
catalog.
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