The Fashion design freshman student is provided a core curriculum of study related to the fashion industry. The basic fashion core, along with the general education courses, enables the student to enter a specialized track of either Apparel Design or Pattern Design in the second year of studies. Upon completion an Associate of Applied Arts Degree is awarded. The apparel designer converts the design idea into an industrial paper pattern used in the mass production of clothing.
New style trends each season demand individual creative thinking to develop saleable designs.
Upon successful completion of the program, the student enters a women's wear or children's wear manufacturing company as an assistant in the design department. Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four year institution of their choice. Drafting is the skill of developing a flat pattern with measurements. Draping is the skill of developing a pattern by placing cloth over a dress form. Upon completion of the program, the student enters a women's wear or children's wear manufacturing company as an assistant in the pattern department.