Associate of Science in Fashion Merchandising and Design (AS)
This degree prepares students for entry-level employment in the fields of Fashion Merchandising and Design. Upon completion, students will have a strong foundation in core fashion industry principles and practices. The Fashion Program offers hands-on training and develops industry-specific skills in sewing, design, garment production, retail sales and management, visual merchandising, fashion marketing, and promotion by ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to pursue a wide range of careers within the fashion industry.
Program Outcomes
- Fiber Knowledge and Sustainability: Students will be able to understand the difference between natural fibers, regenerated fibers, and synthetic fibers, and explain the concept of sustainability in textile production.
- Evaluate Multiple Factors in the Apparel Industry: Students will be able to evaluate multiple factors important to the apparel industry (i.e. Materials, design, quality standards, production methods, profitability, end-use, and consumer expectations) to make manufacturing and marketing decisions.
- Identify Career Paths: Students will be able to identify and appraise a variety of career paths within the fashion world.
Program Outcomes
- Fiber Knowledge and Sustainability: Students will be able to understand the difference between natural fibers, regenerated fibers, and synthetic fibers, and explain the concept of sustainability in textile production.
- Evaluate Multiple Factors in the Apparel Industry: Students will be able to evaluate multiple factors important to the apparel industry (i.e. Materials, design, quality standards, production methods, profitability, end-use, and consumer expectations) to make manufacturing and marketing decisions.
- Identify Career Paths: Students will be able to identify and appraise a variety of career paths within the fashion world.
Note
This degree is not designed for transfer; however, the courses included in this degree may be transferable and apply to other degrees designed for transfer.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
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| GENERAL EDUCATION AND SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS | 25 | |
College of the Sequoias Associate Degree General Education (COS-GE) | ||
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| REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES | 27 | |
| FASH 076 | Introduction to Textiles and Apparel | 3 |
| FASH 140 | Intro to the Fashion Industry | 3 |
| FASH 141 | Introduction to Fashion Culture, Dress, and Theory * | 3 |
| FASH 142 | Fashion Visual Design | 3 |
| FASH 143 | Introduction to Fashion Careers | 3 |
| FASH 160 | Beginning Sewing | 3 |
| FASH 161 | Intermediate Sewing | 3 |
| FASH 165 | CAD for Fashion | 3 |
| FASH 271 | Fashion Show Production: Beginning | 2 |
| WEXP 193Z | Fashion Work Experience – First Semester | 1 |
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| RESTRICTED ELECTIVES - LIST A | 6 | |
Select six units from the following courses: | ||
| FASH 139 | Fashion Sales and Promotion | 3 |
| FASH 146 | Introduction to Retail Management | 3 |
| FASH 162 | Advanced Sewing | 3 |
| FASH 163 | Draping and Flat Pattern Design | 3 |
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| RESTRICTED ELECTIVES - LIST B | 2 | |
Select two units from the following courses: | ||
| FASH 264 | Fashion in Southern California | 1 |
| FASH 268 | Dynamics of the Fashion Industry | 1 |
| FASH 272 | Fashion Show Production 2 | 2 |
| FASH 273 | Fashion Show Production: 3 | 2 |
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| ELECTIVES | 3 | |
Select additional degree applicable courses numbered 1-299 to achieve 60 units. | ||
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| TOTAL | 60 | |
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Course(s) meet General Education requirement and 3 units may double count above in COS-GE.
The Associate Degree requirements include completion of the:
- Required Major and Restricted Elective courses with a minimum grade of "C" or better for each course (Required Major and Restricted Elective courses may be substituted with the approval of the Division Chair),
- General Education requirements, and
- A minimum of 60 units of degree-applicable courses numbered 001-299. At least 12 units must be taken in residence at College of the Sequoias, with a "C" (2.0) average (see Associate Degree Requirements for additional details).