The Fashion program offers a variety of courses that allow students to develop skills to pursue careers in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Computer Fashion Technology, Computer Fashion Technology: Merchandising, and related fashion careers. With a high emphasis on technology, both computer and equipment-based, students obtain skills that assist them in securing positions and advance in the fashion field. Coursework is supplemented with participation in field excursions, guest lecturers, work experience positions, and opportunities that involve the local fashion community. Much of the emphasis of the program is on active student learning and participation in class and campus activities that involve leadership and planning. A strong advisory committee of fashion professionals provides input to the program and supports various activities on and off campus.
20-25
The goal of the Fashion Program is to provide students with technical and career skills that allow them to enter the fashion industry with a balance of knowledge, theory, and practical training. We strive to provide students with quality instruction, utilizing current technology and equipment, and relevant curriculum.
The Fashion Merchandising Associate of Science Degree is designed for a student interested in a fashion merchandising-related career. Students gain an understanding of career opportunities within the fashion industry and develop a working knowledge of the phases involved in a constantly changing fashion industry. The AS provides the opportunity a student to transfer to a university, to advance from foundational skills, and move forward from entry-level positions to mid-career level positions in sales, retail, marketing, wholesale buying, visual presentation, event production, or styling.
Changes were made to the AS to promote student success, provide a clearer pathway and opportunities for employment. Units were reduced from 38-44.5 units to 34.5-39.5units.
Courses removed – ARTF 150A
New course – FASH 173
Courses modified – FASH 178, FASH 111, FASH 190, Mark 105, Mark110, Mark 130
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester |
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Fash 105 | Introduction to Fashion | 3 | Y1, S1 |
Fash 108 | Analysis, Evaluation, and Comparison of Ready-to-Wear Fashion | 3 | Y1, S1 |
Fash 110 | Fashion Buying/Management | 3 | Y1, S1 |
Fash 125 | Fashion Selection | 3 | Y1, S1 |
Fash 109, 111, 179, or 190 | Fashion Product Development, Fashion E-commerce, Fashion Photo Styling, or Fashion Entrepreneurship | 3 | Y1, S2 |
Fash 112 | Fashion Promotion | 3 | Y1, S2 |
Fash 113 | Fashion Event Planning and Production | 1.5 | Y1, S2 |
Fash 115 | Visual Merchandising | 3 | Y1, S2 |
Fash 168 | Textiles | 3 | Y2, S1 |
Fash 175, 176, or 178 | Computer Fashion Design: Adobe Photoshop, Computer Fashion Design: Adobe Illustrator, or Computer Publishing and Portfolio | 3 | Y2, S1 or S2 |
Fash 173 | Fashion Marketing on the Internet | 1 | Y2, S2 |
Fash 155, 156, 157 or 158 | Fashion Field Studies, International Fashion Field Studies: Overview, International Fashion Field Studies: Focused Study, Fashion Field Studies: Trade Shows/Markets | 1-4 | Y2, S2 |
Fash 270 | Work Experience | 2-4 | Y2, S2 |
CBTE 140 | Beginning Microsoft Excel | 2 | Y2, S1 |
Larry McLemore · 11/19/21
Cuyamaca recommends
Jesse Lopez · 11/18/21
Miramar College agrees with COE’s comments and endorses the program modification.
Cassandra Storey · 11/18/21
SDCCE supports mod
Jennifer Lewis · 11/17/21
Southwestern supports this modification.
Susan Wyche · 11/16/21
Palomar College supports.
Dr. Javier Ayala · 11/08/21
GC supports.
Dr. Al Taccone · 11/03/21
MiraCosta Colleges recommends approval.
John Edwards · 11/03/21
Mesa College submitted the appropriate LMI from the COE. The COE recommends proceeding with developing a program because 1) entry-level wages for most Fashion Occupations are above the living wage for San Diego County and 2) a large supply gap exists. The region should note that employers typically require a bachelor’s degree as the minimum requirement for Fashion occupations.
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