Fashion Styling & Visual Display
Associate in Science Degree Fashion · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Fashion Styling & Visual Display 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 visual presentation, creative production, fashion styling, and fashion photography. Upon completion, students will be prepared for transfer and/or entry-level employment in the fields of visual merchandising, 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 styling for photoshoots.
- Students will be able to plan, execute, and evaluate visual display strategies for retail environments.
- Students will be able to develop and execute backend creative production processes.
Requirements
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | ||
| 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 |
| or | ||
| ART 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 | 29.0 | |
| Directed Coursework | ||
| FASH A116 | Fashion Styling | 3 |
| FASH A117 | Creative Production | 3 |
| FASH A118 | Trend Forecasting | 3 |
| FASH A119 | Introduction to Display and Visual Presentation | 3 |
| FASH A225 | Media, Events, and Promotions | 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.
FASH A170 and FASH A175/ART A110 may be double counted for major and OCC AS General Education areas.
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
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 6 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| FASH A118 |
| FASH A225 |
| FASH A190 |
| FASH A110 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1A- CHOOSE ONE |
| Summer |
|---|
| OCC AS GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| FASH A116 |
| FASH A175or ART A110 |
| FASH A119 |
| PHOT A123or PHOT A109 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 5 - CHOOSE ONE |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| FASH A181 |
| FASH A200 |
| FASH A182 |
| FASH A170 |
| FASH A117 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE |
- Spring Only
- Satisfies OCC AS GE, Area 3
- Fall Only
- Satisfies OCC AS GE, Area 3. PHOT A109 Spring term only
- Satisfies OCC AS GE, Area 4