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.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. 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 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.

SEMESTERS I AND II (Program Core Curriculum)

SEMESTER I

SEMESTER II

SEMESTER III

SEMESTER IV

+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.THEATRICAL

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
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
		16

SEMESTER II

FSHN 1325	Basic Women's Tailoring	3
++FSHN 1318	Pattern Drafting II	3
FSHN 1315	Draping	3
DRAM 1341	Make-up for the Stage	3
MATH 1332	Contemporary Mathematics I OR	3
SPCH 1311	Introduction to Speech Communication OR	(3)
SPCH 1315	Fundamentals of Public Speaking	(3)
		15

SEMESTER III

FSHN 1301	Textiles	3
FSHN 2315	Pattern Drafting III	3
		6

SEMESTER IV

FSHD 2241	Pattern Grading	2
DRAM 1220	Theater Practicum I	2
		4
Minimum Hours Required		41

+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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