Associate in Science, Fashion Design

The Associate in Science Degree, Fashion Design focuses on fundamental design principles and technical skills preparing students for an entry-level position in the field of fashion design, textile design, and trend forecasting.  This foundational course of study introduces design principles and provides students with technical, practical and conceptual development skills. The degree introduces technology throughout the design process and prepares students to apply aesthetic principles and technical skills to execute a design from concept to finished garment.  The degree may provide undergraduate requirements necessary for students wishing to transfer to a college or university in fashion design or related majors.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

• Develop and facilitate critical thinking, creativity, teamwork, soft skills, multicultural and global awareness that provides career opportunities in fashion.

• Analyze fashion trends and textiles, apply design principles and develop technical skills for apparel production.

6 students will complete each year.

The Fashion Design program is an interdisciplinary program that builds on fundamental design principles and technical skills preparing students for an entry-level position in the field of fashion design, textile design, and trend forecasting. Fashion is the second largest share of creative industry jobs in L.A. County, contributing nearly 1 in 5 jobs of the creative industries’ total employment in the County. LBCC’s location between Los Angeles and Orange County gives our students meaningful opportunities for employment.  L.A. county is the “denim capital” of the United States known for its finishing and detailing methods.  An emphasis is placed on learning to collaborate across multiple disciplines and creating a balance between creative and technical skills.  

Los Angeles County’s creative industries generate 864,958 jobs, $77.9 billion in labor income, and $207.8 billion in annual output.  Of the 864,958 total jobs, 414,945 are workers directly employed in the creative industries and 450,013 are jobs indirectly generated by the industry.  In total, both the direct employment generated by the County’s creative industries and the indirect employment they create through multiplier effects constitute 19.7% of Los Angeles County’s total employment.  Apparel Wholesalers jobs increased 5,124 jobs between 2010-2017.  In the last 5 years, there has been a notable uptick in brands showing their lines in Los Angeles County.  The Fashion Design program prepares students for entry-level jobs within the design and manufacturing sector.  Creative occupations often require high levels of education or skills training, so an Associate degree or Certificate in Design is an important part of making our students market-ready. Students can begin a career in the field of apparel and accessory design, technical design, costume design, wardrobe planning, styling, custom design, patternmaking, sample making, textiles, production planning, and manufacturing.

Existing Program: Changing the subject designator for all FD courses to FASH. Adding FASH 47, 3D Fashion Design (3 units) to the required core.

Requirements	Course	Course Title	Units	Sequence
Required Core (40.5 units)
	FASH 3	Intro to Careers in Design/Merchandising	2	Yr 2 Fall
	FASH 5	Product Development	2	Yr 2 Fall
	FASH 9	Clothing Selection	3	Yr 1 Fall
	FASH 10	Textile Fibers and Fabrics	3	Yr 1 Fall
	FASH 20	Introduction to the Fashion Industry	3	Yr 1 Spring
	FASH 21	Quick Sketch Croquis Drawing	2	Yr 1 Fall
	OR
	FASH 215	Fashion Sketching I	2	Yr 1 Fall
	FASH 24	Fundamentals of Apparel Construction	3	Yr 1 Fall
	FASH 25	Intermediate Apparel Construction	3	Yr 1 Spring
	FASH 36	Flat Pattern Drafting	3	Yr 1 Fall
	FASH 37	Pattern Draping	3	Yr 1 Spring
	FASH 38A	Fashion Design I	3	Yr 2 Fall
	FASH 38B	Fashion Design II	3	Yr 2 Spring
	FASH 45	Digital Fashion Illustration	3	Yr 1 Spring
	FASH 46	Advanced Digital Fashion Illustration	1.5	Yr 2 Fall
	FASH 47	3D Fashion Design	3	Yr 2 Fall
Choose (3.5-4) units from the following:
	FASH 27	Production Sewing	1.5	Yr 2 Fall
	FASH 32	History of Fashion	3	Yr 2 Spring
	FASH 41	Fashion Promotion	2.5	Yr 2 Spring
	FASH 200	Trend Forecasting	1	Yr 2 Spring
	FASH 216	Fashion Portfolio Development	2	Yr 2 Spring
	FASH 271WE	Work Experience - Fashion Design	1-4	Yr 2 Spring
		Subtotal	3.5-4
		Total	44-44.5

There are similar programs at LBCC: Certificate of Achievement, Fashion Design.

There are similar programs at neighboring community colleges, including Santa Ana College, Orange Coast College, Saddleback College, Santa Monica College, El Camino, Fullerton College, Mt San Antonio College and Pasadena City College.

100-200