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Tina Recalde
Dean, Health Sciences and Public Service
San Diego/Imperial
San Diego Mesa College
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Tina Recalde
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Program Details
Computer Fashion Technology: Merchandising Certificate of Achievement
Program Modifications (formerly substantial changes)
Fashion Merchandising (130320)
08/01/23
The Fashion program offers a variety of courses that allow students to develop skills to pursue careers in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Computer Fashion Technology, Computer Fashion Technology: Merchandising, and related fashion careers. With a high emphasis on technology, both computer and equipment-based, students obtain skills that assist them in securing positions and advance in the fashion field. Coursework is supplemented with participation in field excursions, guest lecturers, work experience positions, and opportunities that involve the local fashion community. Much of the emphasis of the program is on active student learning and participation in class and campus activities that involve leadership and planning. A strong advisory committee of fashion professionals provides input to the program and supports various activities on and off campus.
20-25
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
The goal of the Fashion Program is to provide students with technical and career skills that allow them to enter the fashion industry with a balance of knowledge, theory, and practical training. We strive to provide students with quality instruction, utilizing current technology and equipment, and relevant curriculum.
Computer Fashion Technology: Merchandising CoA offers students courses that prepare them for work in Fashion Merchandising. The emphasis on software and technology provides students with a sound background that expands career options to include a growing number of fashion merchandising positions requiring strong computer and software skills. Students are trained to work in areas of fashion graphics, buying, marketing (traditional and Internet), promotion and publishing, business skills and general management for both small and large business operations.
Course Units and Hours
23-26
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Course Report
Changes were made to the CoA to promote student success, provide a clearer pathway and opportunities for employment. Units were reduced from 30 units to 23-26 units.
Courses removed – FASH 105, FASH 108, FASH 110, CBTE 140, CBTE 180
New courses – FASH 109, FASH 190, FASH 158
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fash 109 | Fashion Product Development | 3 | Y1, S2 |
| Fash 111 | Fashion E-commerce | 3 | Y1, S1 |
| Fash 179 | Fashion Photo Styling | 3 | Y1, S1 |
| Fash 190 | Fashion Entrepreneurship | 3 | Y1, S1 |
| Fash 173 | Fashion Marketing on the Internet | 1 | Y1, S2 |
| Fash 175 | Computer Fashion Design: Adobe Photoshop | 3 | Y1, S2 |
| Fash 176 | Computer Fashion Design: Adobe Illustrator | 3 | Y1, S1 |
| Fash 178 | Computer Publishing and Portfolio | 3 | Y2, S1 |
| Fash 158 | Fashion Field Studies: Trade Shows/Markets | 1-4 | Y1, S2 |
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Submission Details
10/27/21 - 11:48 AM
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Comments
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Larry McLemore · 11/19/21
Cuyamaca recommends
Jesse Lopez · 11/18/21
Miramar College agrees with COE’s comments and endorses the program modification.
Cassandra Storey · 11/18/21
SDCCE supports program mod
Jennifer Lewis · 11/17/21
Southwestern supports this modification.
Susan Wyche · 11/16/21
Palomar College supports the modification.
Efrain Silva · 11/08/21
IVC supports the program modification.
Dr. Javier Ayala · 11/08/21
Support. Good LMI.
Dr. Al Taccone · 11/03/21
MiraCosta Colleges recommends approval.
John Edwards · 11/03/21
Mesa College submitted the appropriate LMI from the COE. The COE recommends proceeding with developing a program because 1) entry-level wages for most Fashion Occupations are above the living wage for San Diego County and 2) a large supply gap exists. The region should note that employers typically require a bachelor’s degree as the minimum requirement for Fashion occupations.