Technical Design and Product Development
Associate in Science Degree Fashion · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Technical Design & Product Development Associate in Science will incorporate general education courses and major coursework to provide students with core skills in pattern making, garment construction, fashion history, color theory, industry-specific computer programs, and sustainability. Students will also gain knowledge in directed skills related to production processes, intermediate clothing construction, computer-aided pattern making, and 3D design software. Upon completion, students will be prepared for transfer and/or entry-level employment in the fields of pattern making, sample-making, technical design, sourcing management, production management, quality control supervising, grading, marker making, costing/spec production, pre-production merchandising in the fashion industry, and related businesses.
Program Outcome
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will have the general education breadth to transfer to applicable four-year programs.
- Students will demonstrate a working knowledge of computer pattern making and 3D design software.
- Students will be able to plan, execute, and evaluate technical packages, with special attention to the skills involved in product development.
- Students will be able to design & analyze technical design sketches.
Requirements
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| FASH A100 | Beginning Clothing Techniques | 1.5 |
| FASH A102 | Industrial Sewing Techniques 1 | 1.5 |
| FASH A110 | Applied Textiles and Design | 3 |
| FASH A115 | Introduction to the Fashion Industry | 3 |
| FASH A120 | History of Fashion | 1.5 |
| FASH A121 | Street Style | 1.5 |
| FASH A150 | Flat Pattern Techniques | 3 |
| FASH A170 | Culture, Dress & Selection | 3 |
| FASH A190 | Apparel Industry Sustainability: Environmental, Ethical, & Legal Practices | 3 |
| FASH A181 | Fashion Internship | 2 |
| FASH A200 | Fashion Internship Lecture | 1 |
| FASH A182 | Professional Practices | 2 |
| FASH A145 | Fashion Reporting and Analysis | 2 |
| FASH A155 | Technical Packages (Tech-Packs) | 2 |
| FASH A175 | Applied Color and Design Theory | 3 |
| orART A110 | Color and Design: Two-Dimensional | |
| FASH A180 | Fundamental Principles of Clothing Construction 1 | 3 |
| FASH A183 | Fundamental Principles of Clothing Construction 2 | 3 |
| FASH A255 | Fashion Illustrating Techniques 1 | 3 |
| FASH A260 | Fashion Design/Production Process | 3 |
| FASH A263 | 3D Clothing Design | 2 |
| FASH A266 | Computerized Pattern System | 2 |
| Total Major Units | 49 | |
| General Education Breadth for OCC AS Degree: 21 Units | 15.0 | |
| Total Units | 64 | |
- May be offered only in Summer.
- Double-count 6 units: ART A110 or FASH A175-C1, and FASH A170-D. (21.0 - 6.0 = 15.0)
- Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted.
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| FASH A100 | Beginning Clothing Techniques |
| FASH A110 | Applied Textiles and Design |
| FASH A115 | Introduction to the Fashion Industry |
| FASH A120 | History of Fashion |
| FASH A121 | Street Style |
| FASH A255 | Fashion Illustrating Techniques 1 |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| FASH A145 |
| FASH A170 |
| FASH A183 |
| FASH A150 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1A- CHOOSE ONE |
| OCC AS GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE |
| Summer |
|---|
| FASH A102 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| FASH A155 |
| FASH A180 |
| FASH A190 |
| FASH A266 |
| FASH A175or ART A110 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| FASH A181 |
| FASH A200 |
| FASH A182 |
| FASH A260 |
| FASH A263 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 5 - CHOOSE ONE 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1B- CHOOSE ONE |
- Spring term only
- OCC AS GE Area 4
- Can be taken during Winter/Intersession
- Summer and Fall term only
- Fall term only
- ADVISORIES: FASH A150: Flat Pattern Techniques, FASH A110: Applied Textiles and Design, FASH A266 Fall term only
- Same as ID A175, OCC AS GE Area 3