Fashion Design Program Catalog Description
Fashion Design Course Descriptions
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This academic discipline maintains a detailed website with extensive information on the Fashion Design Program at BCC.
Associate of Applied Science (AAS.FAD)
The A.A.S. degree in Fashion Design prepares a student to begin work in the field of fashion immediately after graduation.
Students who successfully complete this program will receive a solid introduction to the foundations of apparel design and to the current practices in the apparel industry. the business aspects of developing and designing fashion apparel in a global marketplace are emphasized.
Students will explore the employment opportunities available to them in the apparel industry. Positions available to individuals with an education in fashion design include:
Fashion Designer
Fashion Stylist
Product Manager
Merchandise Director
Fashion Director
Technical Director
At BCC, the Fashion Design student will:
- Solve a variety of problems routinely presented to the apparel designer
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of tools and technology in creation, reproduction, and description/promotion of fashion products
- Demonstrate proficiency in developing an idea for apparel design in two- and three-dimensions: garment construction, pattern drafting and draping, and flat sketching
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of fashionable western dress of the 20th century
- Demonstrate knowledge of the current international textile, apparel design, and apparel marketing industries
| General Education Courses | Credits |
| Written Communications |
3 |
| Arts and Humanities (ART 101 recommended) |
3 |
| Social Science |
6 |
| Mathematics |
3 |
| Natural Science |
4 |
| Computer Science (CIS 118 recommended) |
3 |
|
| Total |
22 |
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| Program Courses | Credits |
ART 120  Drawing I |
3 |
| FAD 105 Introduction to Fashion Drawing |
2 |
| FAD 150 The Fashion Industry |
3 |
| FAD 102 Fashion Desing Seminar |
1 |
| FAD 110 Principles of Apparel Design and Development |
4 |
| FAD 130 Sewn Product Construction |
3 |
| FAD 135 Introduction to Textiles |
3 |
| FAD 140 Technical Skills for Fashion Design & Development I |
4 |
| FAD 145 Technical Skills for Fashion Design & Development II |
4 |
| FAD 170 CAD for Apparel Design and Development I |
3 |
| FAD 200 20th Century Fashion |
3 |
| FAD 221 Fashion Problem I |
3 |
| GDD 101 Introduction to Computer Graphics |
3 |
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| Total |
39 |
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| Electives |
3 |
| Total Required for Degree |
64 |
For additional information contact Lisa McPherson ext. 7440
Last Updated: 05/10/04
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