FASHION DESIGN -- PATTERN DESIGN

(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

El Centro only

• 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.FASH.PATTERN.16

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. Students must complete all FSHN and FSHD courses with a "C" or better to be awarded this degree. The pattern designer converts the fashion sketch or original garment into an industrial pattern used in the mass production of clothing. The pattern designer may work alongside a designer creating custom patterns for private clients. 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.

The Fashion design student is provided a program curriculum of study related to the fashion industry. Fashion classes along with the general core 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 of the 32-semester hour core, students should select one of two specialties: Apparel Design or Pattern Design. Upon completion of the program, the student could work as an assistant in the pattern department of an apparel manufacturing company. Technical product development is another job need in the fashion industry whereby pattern designers complete tech packs for off shore garment production. Students must complete all FSHN and FSHD courses with a "C" or better to be awarded this degree.

The Fashion Design student is provided a program curriculum of study related to the fashion industry. Fashion classes along with academic core courses enables the student to pursue an AAS in Apparel Design or an AAS in Pattern Design or both.

SEMESTERS I AND II (Program Core Curriculum)

SEMESTER I

SEMESTER II

SEMESTER III

SEMESTER IV

+MATH Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.

++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.

+++Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Science.

NOTE: Students must make a "C" or better in all FSHD and FSHN courses.

+Student must make a "C" or better to continue on to FSHN 1418 Pattern Drafting II.
++Student must make a "C" or better to continue on to FSHN 2432 Advanced Pattern Drafting.
+++Student must make a "C" or better to continue on to FSHN 2370 Technical Product Development.

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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FASHION DESIGN -- THEATRICAL COSTUME DESIGN

Gainful Employment Information

(Level I Certificate)

El Centro only

• Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet 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: C1.FSHD.THEATR.16

The Theatrical Costume Design Certificate Program prepares the student for an entry-level job in a theatrical costume workshop. Students must complete all FSHN, FSHD, and DRAM courses with a "C" or better to be awarded this certificate.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

FSHD 1324	Ready-to-Wear Construction	3
FSHN 1309	History of Costume Through the 18th Century OR	3
FSHD 1311	Fashion History	3
FSHN 1310	History of Costume: 18th Century to Present	(3)
FSHN 1417	Pattern Drafting I	4
DRAM 1310	Introduction to the Theater	3
ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
		13

SEMESTER II

FSHN 1325	Basic Women's Tailoring	3
++FSHN 1318	Pattern Drafting II	3
FSHN 1418	Pattern Drafting II	4
FSHN 1315	Draping	3
DRAM 1341	Makeup	3
MATH 1332	Contemporary Mathematics I OR	3
SPCH 1311	Introduction to Speech Communication OR	(3)
SPCH 1315	Fundamentals of Public Speaking	(3)
		10

SEMESTER III

FSHN 1301	Textiles	3
FSHN 2315	Pattern Drafting III	3
		6

SEMESTER IV

FSHN 1315	Draping	3
FSHD 2241	Pattern Grading	2
DRAM 1220	Theater Practicum I	2
DRAM 1342	Introduction to Costume	3
		8
Minimum Hours Required		37

NOTE: Students must make a "C" or better in all DRAM, FSHD, and FSHN courses.

+Students must make a grade of "C" or better in FSHN 1417 Pattern Drafting I to continue on to FSHN 1318 Pattern Drafting II.

++Students must make a grade of "C" or better in FSHN 1318 Pattern Drafting II to continue on to FSHN 2315 Pattern Drafting III.

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