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91制片厂

Fashion Design Degree

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Get hands-on training in fashion design and entrepreneurship

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  • Clothing design
  • Pattern design
  • Fashion retail
  • Style consulting

Prepare for a career in the fashion design industry with this degree program. Choose from two distinctive tracts, fashion design and fashion entrepreneurship, to customize the program to best fit your individual needs and interests. Working alongside expert instructors, you鈥檒l develop entry-level skills in the fashion design or fashion entrepreneurship industry.

Classes may include apparel textile design, flat pattern design, draping, fashion illustrating, sewing methods, professional design room practices, costume history, fashion forecasting, global sourcing apparel, promotion of fashion and more.

91制片厂鈥檚 academic facilities simulate the professional atmosphere of the fashion industry. Gain real-world experience by participating in the annual Student Fashion Show, which features original student work. A Jury Show allows you to showcase your work and receive critiques from industry professionals. See the student work from FAS 204, the fashion design capstone course, where students create looks featured in the fashion show.

91制片厂 is also home to Studio V, a professional student-run boutique offering locally designed apparel, jewelry, accessories, sculpture, art and other original pieces. You can also participate in the 91制片厂鈥檚 Bizarre Fashion Club, along with dozens of other student organizations.

A.A.S. degree program plans

This 61 credit-hour program is designed to provide students with entry-level skills in apparel textile design, flat pattern design, draping, fashion illustrating and professional design room practices. Facilities will simulate the professional atmosphere of the fashion industry.

This sequenced degree plan is one of two options that students may pursue to earn the Fashion Design Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. While there are multiple specializations, this particular degree can be awarded only once.

Option 1: Fashion Design Degree - Fashion Design (AAS)

This 61 credit-hour program is designed to provide students with entry-level skills in apparel textile design, flat pattern design, draping, fashion illustrating and professional design room practices. Facilities will simulate the professional atmosphere of the fashion industry.

This sequenced degree plan is one of two options that students may pursue to earn the Fashion Design Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. While there are multiple specializations, this particular degree can be awarded only once.

Option 1: Fashion Design Degree - Fashion Design (AAS) (Hours required: 61)
NumberCourse TitleCredits
First Semester
FAS 1003
FAS 1013
FAS 1053
FAS 1073
FAS 1123
Hours15
Second Semester
FAS 1023
FAS 1043
FAS 1103
FAS 1133
MGT 15013
Hours15
Summer Session
ENG 1013
Social and Behavioral Science 23
Hours6
Third Semester
FAS 1093
FAS 2013
GRA 1123
Humanities 33
Hours12
Fourth Semester
FAS 2044
FAS 2083
FAS 2103
Humanities 33
Hours13
Total Hours61
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This 60 credit-hour program is designed to provide students with entry-level skills in apparel textile design, flat pattern design, draping, fashion illustrating and professional design room practices. Facilities will simulate the professional atmosphere of the fashion industry.

This sequenced degree plan is one of two options that students may pursue to earn the Fashion Design Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. While there are multiple specializations, this particular degree can be awarded only once.

Program Overview

This 60 credit-hour program is designed to provide students with entry-level skills in apparel textile design, flat pattern design, draping, fashion illustrating and professional design room practices. Facilities will simulate the professional atmosphere of the fashion industry.

This sequenced degree plan is one of two options that students may pursue to earn the Fashion Design Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. While there are multiple specializations, this particular degree can be awarded only once.

Program Overview (Hours required: 60)
NumberCourse TitleCredits
First Semester
ENG 1013
FAS 1003
FAS 1013
FAS 1073
FAS 1123
Hours15
Second Semester
FAS 1023
FAS 1043
FAS 1103
FAS 1133
GRA 1123
Hours15
Third Semester
FAS 2013
FAS 2303
MGT 15013
MGT 1543
SPE 1013
Hours15
Fourth Semester
FAS 2083
FAS 2253
FAS 2293
Humanities 23
Social and Behavioral Science 23
Hours15
Total Hours60
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The mathematics requirement for this degree can be met with MGT150 (Business Math) or Math Competency. See听Math Competency options听for information. Students who use Math Competency to meet the mathematics requirement must complete an additional three credit-hour AAS General Education elective. See full list of听

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Students need to choose a course to meet this requirement that also fulfills the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement.听See full list of听.

Program learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:

  • apply appropriate terminology in construction, design, historical and technical areas.
  • demonstrate mastery of design principles and elements.
  • develop and execute illustrated designs in multiple techniques.
  • execute design development in multiple fabrics and styles.
  • apply both drafting and draping techniques in garment design.
  • complete garment details with appropriate construction techniques.
  • develop basic patterns using computer-aided design.
  • demonstrate knowledge of fashion's response to cultural,scientific and technological advances.
  • locate the resources necessary to determine current trends in color, silhouette and fabrics.
  • demonstrate ability to work independently and/or as a member of a diverse team.

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