Apparel Design A.A.S.

(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

El Centro campus only

• Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
• Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Degree Plan Code: AAS.FASH.APPAREL.21

The apparel designer creates design ideas and implements them into patterns, muslin prototypes and finished garments. New style trends each season demand individual creative thinking to develop saleable designs. Drawing upon color, textile knowledge, design principles, and historic costume information, the designer works to develop garments appropriate to a specific season and customer.

Upon successful completion of the program, the student could work as an assistant designer at an apparel manufacturing company or a designer studio. Students must complete all FSHN and FSHD courses with a "C" or better to be awarded this degree.

The Fashion student is provided a program curriculum of study related to the fashion industry. Fashion classes along with academic core courses enables the student to pursue an A.A.S. in Apparel Design or an A.A.S. in Pattern Design or both.