Fashion Media, Events, & Promotion
Associate in Science Degree Fashion · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Fashion Media, Events, & Promotions Associate in Science will incorporate general education courses and major coursework to provide students with core skills in fashion merchandising concepts, fashion history, color theory, industry-specific computer programs, and sustainability. Students will also gain knowledge in directed skills related to public relations, creative production, writing for social media, photography, and event planning. Upon completion students will be prepared for transfer and/or entry level employment in the fields of event planning, public relations (PR), styling, fashion marketing and media production in the fashion industry and related businesses.
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 fashion marketing and promotions.
- Students will be able to plan, promote and evaluate special events, with special attention to the skills involved in social media, public relations (PR), and creative production.
- Students will be able to analyze fashion marketing concepts relevant to industry careers, and develop and execute marketing plans.
Requirements
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| 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 A170 | Culture, Dress & Selection | 3 |
| FASH A175 | Applied Color and Design Theory | 3 |
| orART A110 | Color and Design: Two-Dimensional | |
| FASH A177 | Fashion Merchandising Concepts | 3 |
| 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 |
| Subtotal | 29 | |
| Directed Coursework | ||
| FASH A117 | Creative Production | 3 |
| FASH A118 | Trend Forecasting | 3 |
| FASH A225 | Media, Events, and Promotions | 3 |
| CMST A109 | Social Media Strategies | 3 |
| ENGL A123 | Writing for Social Media | 3 |
| PHOT A109 | Smartphone Fashion Photography | 2-3 |
| orPHOT A123 | Introduction to Digital Photography | |
| Total Major Units | 46-47 | |
| OCC AS General Education | up to 21 | |
| Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirements | varies | |
| Total Minimum Degree Units - OCC AS GE | 61-62 | |
- Some program major units may also meet GE requirements.
- Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted.
Art A110 or FASH A175 (Area 3A) and FASH A170 (area 4) may be double counted for major and OCC AS General Education areas.
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.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| FASH A115 | Introduction to the Fashion Industry |
| FASH A120 | History of Fashion |
| FASH A121 | Street Style |
| FASH A255 | Fashion Illustrating Techniques 1 |
| FASH A177 | Fashion Merchandising Concepts |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1A- CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| FASH A118 |
| FASH A225 |
| FASH A110 |
| ENGL A123 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE |
| Summer |
|---|
| OCC AS GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| FASH A190 |
| FASH A175or ART A110 |
| CMST A109 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 5 - CHOOSE ONE |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| FASH A181 |
| FASH A200 |
| FASH A182 |
| FASH A170 |
| PHOT A123or PHOT A109 |
| FASH A117 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE |
- Spring Only
- Can be taken during Winter/Intersession
- Satisfies OCC AS GE, Area 3
- Fall Only
- Satisfies OCC AS GE, Area 4