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Degree Plans - Fashion Design - Pattern Design AAS (includes Program Core Curriculum) (Archived)

FASHION DESIGN -- PATTERN DESIGN

El Centro only

(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

  • Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
  • Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: AAS.FASHION.PATTERN

The pattern designer converts the fashion sketch or original garment into an industrial paper pattern used in the mass production of clothing. 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.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTERS I AND II

Program Core Curriculum 35
35

SEMESTER III

FSHN 1301 Textiles 3
FSHD 1318 Apparel Computer Systems 3
FSHN 1319 Pattern Drafting III+ 3
HUMA 1315 Fine Arts Appreciation OR 3
PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy (3)
PSYC 2302 Applied Psychology 3
15

SEMESTER IV

FSHN 1393 Special Topics Clothing/Apparel and Textile Studies 3
FSHN 2432 Advanced Pattern Drafting 4
FSHN 1315 Draping 3
FSHD 2241 Pattern Grading 2
++Elective 3-4
15-16
Minimum Hours Required 65-66

+Student must make a "C" or better to continue on to FSHN 2432 Advanced Pattern Drafting.

++Elective must be selected from the following:

ARTS X3XX Any ARTS course OR 3
FSHN 2380 Cooperative Education - Apparel and Textile Manufacture OR (3)
ITSC 1401 Introduction to Computers (4)

NOTE: 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.

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