A.S. Degree
Upon completion of the curriculum in Fashion Merchandising, a two-year course of study, students will be qualified to work as sales associates, merchandise specialists, retail managers, retail buyers and assistant buyers, visual merchandisers, stylists,fashion show producers, special events consultants, fashion coordinators,fashion writers and publicists, fashion forecasters, showroom assistants, and bookers in modeling agencies. All positions include working for department stores, specialty stores, boutiques, private companies, as well as working as entrepreneurs.
Classes include all areas of the fashion merchandising field and are designed to give students exposure to a variety of fashion experiences. A Major in Fashion Merchandising gives students improved job prospects.
Students who complete each of the following courses, and complete the Graduation requirements, including general education courses for the Associate in Science Degree, will satisfy the requirements of the Fashion Merchandising Major.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
The minimum time for completion is four semesters. Completion time will vary based on student preparation and number of units completed per semester.
Certificate of Achievement
TheCertificate of Achievement in Fashion Merchandising fulfills the needs of two groups: those who desire to prepare for employment in the fashion merchandising field and those currently employed who wish to improve their on-the-job skills in this industry.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
The minimum time for completion of this certificate is four semesters. Completion time will vary based on student preparation and number of classes completed per semester.
10 - A.S. Degree
15 - Certificate of Achievement
Fashion Merchandising A.S. Degree
The goal of the Fashion Merchandising A.S. Degree is to give students exposure to a variety of disciplines and experiences within the industry and improve job prospects. The degree fulfills the needs of two groups: those who desire to prepare for employment in the fashion merchandising field and those currently employed who wish to improve their on-the-job skills in this industry.
Fashion Merchandising Certificate of Achievement
The goal of the Fashion Merchandising Certificate of Achievement is to give students exposure to a variety of disciplines and experiences within the industry and improve job prospects.
Fashion Merchandising A.S. Degree
| REQUIRED COURSES | TITLE | UNITS | SEMESTER |
|---|---|---|---|
| FASH A | Introduction to Sewing | 1.00 | Y1-Fall |
| FASH 41A | Hot Topics in Fashion | 1.00 | Y1-Fall |
| FASH 42 | Introduction to the Fashion Industry | 3.00 | Y1 Fall |
| FASH 54A | Fashion Styling | 3.00 | Y1 Fall |
| CHOOSE ONE SPECIALTY COURSE | |||
| FASH 22 | Textile Analysis | 3.00 | Y1-Fall |
| FASH 44 | Fashion Retail Buying | 3.00 | Y1-Fall |
| FASH 45A | Image Consulting | 3.00 | Y1-Fall |
| REQUIRED COURSES | |||
| FASH 57 | Fabric Glossary | 1.00 | Y1-Spring |
| FASH 61 | Fashion Merchandising/Marketing Internship | 2.00 | Y1-Spring |
| CHOOSE ONE SPECIALTY COURSE | |||
| FASH 23 | Fashion History | 3.00 | Y1-Spring |
| FASH 56 | Fashion Writing & Publicity | 3.00 | Y1-Spring |
| FASH 112 | Digital Illustration for Fashion | 3.00 | Y1-Spring |
| REQUIRED COURSES | |||
| FASH 46 | Fashion Merchandising | 3.00 | Y2-Fall |
| FASH 49 | Visual Merchandising | 3.00 | Y2-Fall |
| FASH 55 | Icons of Contemporary Fashion | 3.00 | Y2-Fall |
| CHOOSE ONE SPECIALTY COURSE | |||
| FASH 22 | Textile Analysis | 3.00 | Y2-Fall |
| FASH 44 | Fashion Retail Buying | 3.00 | Y2-Fall |
| FASH 45A | Image Consulting | 3.00 | Y2-Fall |
| FASH 54B | Advanced Fashion Styling | 3.00 | Y2-Fall |
| REQUIRED COURSES | |||
| FASH 48 | Fashion Show Production | 4.00 | Y2-Spring |
| FASH 53 | Fashion Forecasting | 3.00 | Y2-Spring |
| FASH 60 | Fieldwork – Fashion Merchandising | 1.00 | Y2-Spring |
| FASH 137 | Fashion Portfolio | 1.00 | Y2-Spring |
| FASH 138 | Fashion Workplace and Career Essentials | 3.00 | Y2-Spring |
| Total Units | 41.00 |
Required Major total: 41 units
Completion of additional GE: 19 units
Year 1, Fall: 15 units
Year 1, Spring: 15 units
Year 2, Fall: 15 units
Year 2, Spring: 15 units
Fashion Merchandising Certificate of Achievement
| REQUIRED COURSES | TITLE | UNITS | SEMESTER |
|---|---|---|---|
| FASH A | Introduction to Sewing | 1.00 | Y1-Fall |
| FASH 41A | Hot Topics in Fashion | 1.00 | Y1-Fall |
| FASH 42 | Introduction to the Fashion Industry | 3.00 | Y1 Fall |
| FASH 54A | Fashion Styling | 3.00 | Y1 Fall |
| CHOOSE ONE SPECIALTY COURSE | |||
| FASH 22 | Textile Analysis | 3.00 | Y1-Fall |
| FASH 44 | Fashion Retail Buying | 3.00 | Y1-Fall |
| FASH 45A | Image Consulting | 3.00 | Y1-Fall |
| REQUIRED COURSES | |||
| FASH 57 | Fabric Glossary | 1.00 | Y1-Spring |
| FASH 61 | Fashion Merchandising/Marketing Internship | 2.00 | Y1-Spring |
| CHOOSE ONE SPECIALTY COURSE | |||
| FASH 23 | Fashion History | 3.00 | Y1-Spring |
| FASH 56 | Fashion Writing & Publicity | 3.00 | Y1-Spring |
| FASH 112 | Digital Illustration for Fashion | 3.00 | Y1-Spring |
| REQUIRED COURSES | |||
| FASH 46 | Fashion Merchandising | 1.00 | Y2-Fall |
| FASH 49 | Visual Merchandising | 3.00 | Y2-Fall |
| FASH 55 | Icons of Contemporary Fashion | 3.00 | Y2-Fall |
| CHOOSE ONE SPECIALTY COURSE | |||
| FASH 22 | Textile Analysis | 3.00 | Y2-Fall |
| FASH 44 | Fashion Retail Buying | 3.00 | Y2-Fall |
| FASH 45A | Image Consulting | 3.00 | Y2-Fall |
| FASH 54B | Advanced Fashion Styling | 3.00 | Y2-Fall |
| REQUIRED COURSES | |||
| FASH 48 | Fashion Show Production | 4.00 | Y2-Spring |
| FASH 53 | Fashion Forecasting | 3.00 | Y2-Spring |
| FASH 60 | Fieldwork – Fashion Merchandising | 1.00 | Y2-Spring |
| FASH 137 | Fashion Portfolio | 1.00 | Y2-Spring |
| FASH 138 | Fashion Workplace and Career Essentials | 3.00 | Y2-Spring |
| Total Units | 41.00 |
Required Certificate total: 41 units
Year 1, Fall: 11 units
Year 1, Spring: 6 units
Year 2, Fall: 12 units
Year 2, Spring: 12 units
Program Requirements
(See above)
Kelly Green · 05/30/19
Ronda Chaney at Canada College 5/29 at 4:44 p.m. (reply to outreach): "I have looked it over and consider it very comprehensive. I am impressed with the number of courses and the plan for when they will be offered. The proposal shows a lot of time and consideration went into choosing the curriculum that will be offered for a two-year course of study. There should not be an impact on the Merchandising Certificate/Degree at Canada. We have fewer required courses for that certificate but still, have trouble with increasing the number of students completing. Our program seems to get better enrollment for design and theater costuming. BTW, there is no longer a fashion program of any type at Skyline College. Thank you for sending this document to us and asking for our opinion. "
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