Fashion Design
Associate in Science Degree Fashion · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Fashion Design Associate in Science will incorporate general education courses and major coursework to provide students with core skills in design thinking, pattern making, garment construction, fashion history, color theory, industry-specific computer programs, and sustainability. Students will also gain knowledge in directed skills related to Computer-Aided Design (CAD), technical packages, trend forecasting, and design to production processes. Upon completion, students will be prepared for transfer and/or entry-level employment in the fields of design, design assistant, freelance fashion design, or setting up independent design houses in the fashion industry and related businesses.
Note: This AS degree may require over 64 units for completion, depending on course selection in the major.
Program Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will have the general education breadth to transfer to applicable four-year programs.
- Students will demonstrate a working knowledge of apparel sewing and pattern making.
- Students will be able to create and evaluate technical packages, with special attention to the skills involved in Computer-Aided Design (CAD), measurements, and production needs.
- Students will be able to analyze fashion processes, and develop and execute their own design work.
Requirements
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| FASH A100 | Beginning Clothing Techniques | 1.5 |
| FASH A102 | Industrial Sewing Techniques | 1.5 |
| FASH A110 | Applied Textiles and Design | 3 |
| FASH A115 | Introduction to the Fashion Industry | 3 |
| FASH A118 | Trend Forecasting | 3 |
| FASH A120 | History of Fashion | 1.5 |
| FASH A121 | Street Style | 1.5 |
| FASH A135 | Design Thinking | 2 |
| FASH A150 | Flat Pattern Techniques | 3 |
| FASH A155 | Technical Packages (Tech-Packs) | 2 |
| FASH A170 | Culture, Dress & Selection | 3 |
| FASH A175 | Applied Color and Design Theory | 3 |
| orART A110 | Color and Design: Two-Dimensional | |
| FASH A180 | Fundamental Principles of Clothing Construction 1 | 3 |
| orFASH A183 | Fundamental Principles of Clothing Construction 2 | |
| FASH A181 | Fashion Internship | 2 |
| FASH A182 | Professional Practices | 2 |
| FASH A190 | Apparel Industry Sustainability: Environmental, Ethical, & Legal Practices | 3 |
| FASH A200 | Fashion Internship Lecture | 1 |
| FASH A255 | Fashion Illustrating Techniques 1 | 3 |
| FASH A256 | Fashion Illustrating Techniques 2 | 3 |
| FASH A260 | Fashion Design/Production Process | 3 |
| Total Major Units | 48 | |
| OCC AS General Education | up to 21 | |
| Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirements | varies | |
| Total Minimum Degree Units - OCC AS GE | 63 | |
- Some program major units may also meet GE requirements.
- 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 A121 | Street Style |
| FASH A255 | Fashion Illustrating Techniques 1 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE | 3.0 |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| FASH A120 |
| FASH A135 |
| FASH A150 |
| FASH A170 |
| FASH A256 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1A- CHOOSE ONE |
| Summer |
|---|
| OCC AS GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE |
| FASH A102 |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| FASH A118 |
| FASH A155 |
| FASH A180or FASH A183 |
| FASH A190 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| FASH A175or ART A110 |
| FASH A181 |
| FASH A182 |
| FASH A200 |
| FASH A260 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE |
| OCC AS GE AREA 5 - CHOOSE ONE |
- Spring term only
- Satisfies GE Option 1, Area 4
- Offered Summer and Fall terms only
- Fall only
- Only needs to be completed if FASH A183 is not taken
- Same as ID A175, satisfies OCC GE Area 3
- Can be taken during Winter/Intersession