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  • Degrees:        Fashion Design Degree (S1320)
  • Fashion Merchandising Degree (S1308)
  • Certificate:     Fashion Design - Computer Aided Certificate (E1329)                                       
  • Certificate:     Fashion Design - Level 1 Certificate (L1397)                                                        
  • Certificate:     Fashion Design - Level 2 Certificate (T1389)                                                        
  • Certificate:     Fashion Merchandising - Level 1 Certificate (L0314)                                          
  • Certificate:     Fashion Merchandising - Level 2 Certificate (L1303)                                          
  • Download a Certificate Application Form      
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The Fashion Career Program at Mt. SAC offers these two Associate degrees:
  • Fashion Design Degree (S1320)
  • Fashion Merchandising Degree (S1308)
and these five certificates:
  • Fashion Design - Computer Aided Certificate (E1329)
  • Fashion Design - Level 1 Certificate (L1397)
  • Fashion Design - Level 2 Certificate (T1389)
  • Fashion Merchandising - Level 1 Certificate (L0314)
  • Fashion Merchandising - Level 2 Certificate (L1303)
Click on any of the tabbed degree or certificate links above to find out the requirements for each.
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Fashion Design Degree (S1320)

Exciting employment opportunities are available in both fahsion design and costume design.  In Southern California, the apparel industry and the entertainment industry support the largest number of employees and contribute significantly to the economy of the region.

Expand your creative talents with this challenging major and find the career of your dreams.  Students desiring a Bachelor's Degree should consult with a counselor or advisor and the transfer institution.

Click here to download a pdf copy of the degree requirements for:
Fashion Design Degree (S1320)

To find out more about any of the courses, click on its course number below.

Requirements for the Major:
Required core courses:
  • FASH 8 -- Introduction to Fashion (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 9 -- History of Costume and Fashion (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 10 -- Clothing Construction - 1 (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 12 -- Clothing Construction - 2 (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 15 -- Fashion Strategies (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 17 -- Textiles (3.0 units) CSU, UC
  • FASH 20 -- Illustration for Fashion and Costume Design (3.0 units)
  • FASH 21 -- Basic Patternmaking (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 22 -- Fashion Design by Draping (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 23 -- Patternmaking - 2 (3.0 units)
  • FASH 30 -- Fashion Design and Product Development - 1 (3.0 units)
  • FASH 31 -- Fashion Design and Product Development - 2 (3.0 units)
  • FASH 32 -- Fashion Design and Product Development - 3 (3.0 units)
Total units = 39.0

Recommended Electives:
  • FASH 26 -- Fashion Computer Assisted Design (2.0 units)
  • FASH 81 -- Work Experience in Fashion (Variable Units 1-3)
  • FASH 90 -- Field Studies (1.0 unit)
  • FASH 91 -- Field Studies - New York (2.0 units)
  • FASH 92 -- Field Studies - Fashion Capitals (3.0 units)
  • FCS 41 -- Life Management (3.0 units) CSU
FASH 20, FASH 23, FASH 90, FASH 91, and FASH 92 may be taken two times for credit.

Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes:


Students completing the Fashion Design Degree (S1320) will be able to:
NOTE:  Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult the college catalog for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees, certificates, or courses.
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Fashion Merchandising Degree (S1308)

This program is intended to prepare students for employment in the fashion industry.   A variety of career opportunities are available in retail merchandising, manufacturing, fashion, promotion, and self-employment.

Students intending to pursue a Bachelor's Degree (transfer program) should consult with a counselor or advisor to discuss transferability of courses.

Click here to download a pdf copy of the degree requirements for:
Fashion Merchandising Degree (S1308)

To find out more about any of the courses, click on its course number below.

Requirements for the Major:
Required core courses:
  • FASH 8 -- Introduction to Fashion (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 9 -- History of Costume and Fashion (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 10 -- Clothing Construction - 1 (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 15 -- Fashion Strategies (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 17 -- Textiles (3.0 units) CSU, UC
  • FASH 30 -- Fashion Design and Product Development - 1 (3.0 units)
  • FASH 62 -- Retail Store Management and Merchandising (3.0 units) CSU
    • --or--
  • BUSS 50 -- Retail Store Management and Merchandising (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 63 -- Advertising and Promotion (3.0 units) CSU
    • --or--
  • BUSS 33 -- Advertising and Promotion (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 66 -- Visual Merchandising Display (2.0 units)
Total units = 27.0

Recommended Electives:
  • BUSS 36 -- Principles of Marketing (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 25 -- Fashion Computer Assisted Drawing (3.0 units)
  • FASH 81 -- Work Experience in Fashion (Variable Units 1-3)
  • FASH 90 -- Field Studies (1.0 unit)
  • FASH 91 -- Field Studies - New York (2.0 units)
  • FASH 92 -- Field Studies - Fashion Capitals (3.0 units)
FASH 81, FASH 82, and FASH 83 may be taken four times for credit.
FASH 90, FASH 91, and FASH 92 may be taken two times for credit.

Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes:


Students completing the Fashion Merchandising Degree (S1308) will be able to:
NOTE:  Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult the college catalog for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees, certificates, or courses.
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Fashion Design - Computer-Aided Certificate (E1329)


The Fashion Design: Computer-Aided Certificate builds upon basic skills and provides students with intermediate technical and technological skills in fashion design and patternmaking.

With a diversified skill base that includes CAD technology, students will be better prepared for above entry-level positions and/or advancement to new career opportunities.

Click here to download a pdf copy of the certificate requirements for:
Fashion Design: Computer-Aided Certificate (E1329)

To find out more about any of the courses, click on its course number below.

Requirements for the Certificate:
Required core courses:
  • FASH 20 -- Illustration for Fashion and Costume Design (3.0 units)
  • FASH 21 -- Basic Patternmaking (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 24 -- Fashion Patternmaking by Computer (3.0 units)
  • FASH 25 -- Fashion Computer Assisted Drawing (3.0 units)
  • FASH 26 -- Fashion Computer Assisted Design (2.0 units)
Total units = 14.0

Certificate Level Student Learning Outcomes:


Students completing the Fashion Design - Computer-Aided Certificate (E1329) will be able to:
NOTE:  Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult the college catalog for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees, certificates, or courses.
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Fashion Design - Level 1 Certificate  (L1397)


The Fashion Design: Level 1 Certificate is designed to introduce the student to the employment opportunities available in both fashion design and costume design.

Upon completion of the Fashio Design: Level 1 Certificate, students may qualify for an entry-level design and patter making positions in Southern California's diverse apparel industry and the entertainment industry that support the largest number of employees and contributes significantly to the economy of the region.

Click here to download a pdf copy of the certificate requirements for:
Fashion Design: Level 1 Certificate (L1397)

To find out more about any of the courses, click on its course number below.

Requirements for the Certificate
  Required Courses:
  • FASH 8 -- Introduction to Fashion (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 10 -- Clothing Construction - 1 (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 12 -- Clothing Construction - 2 (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 15 -- Fashion Strategies (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 20 -- Illustration for Fashion and Costume Design (3.0 units)
  • FASH 21 -- Basic Patternmaking (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 22 -- Fashion Design by Draping (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 23 -- Patternmaking - 2 (3.0 units)
  • FASH 30 -- Fashion Design and Product Development - 1 (3.0 units)
Total units = 27.0

Certificate Level Student Learning Outcomes:


Students completing the Fashion Design - Level 1 Certificate (L1397) will be able to:
NOTE:  Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult the college catalog for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees, certificates, or courses.
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Fashion Design - Level 2 Certificate  (T1389)


The Fashion Design: Level 2 Certificate builds upon the Level 1 Certificate to provide students with intermediate skills that will enhance their Fashion Design careers.

Students will have a strategic view of historic costume research, and textile attributes and characteristics.  Students will be exposed to additional categories and classifications of apparel and will further research and design products for divergent target markets.  Students will prepare professional portfolios to strengthen career perspectives.

Completion of the Fashion Design: Level 2 Certificate will lead to new opportunities and provide students with a solid foundation upon which to build a career.

Click here to download a pdf copy of the certificate requirements for:
Fashion Design: Level 2 Certificate (T1389)

To find out more about any of the courses, click on its course number below.

Requirements for the Certificate:
Required core courses:
    Level 1 as follows:
  • FASH 8 -- Introduction to Fashion (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 10 -- Clothing Construction - 1 (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 12 -- Clothing Construction - 2 (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 15 -- Fashion Strategies (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 20 -- Illustration for Fashion and Costume Design (3.0 units)
  • FASH 21 -- Basic Patternmaking (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 22 -- Fashion Design by Draping (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 23 -- Patternmaking - 2 (3.0 units)
  • FASH 30 -- Fashion Design and Product Development - 1 (3.0 units)
Plus the following courses:
  • FASH 9 -- History of Costume and Fashion (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 17 -- Textiles (3.0 units) CSU, UC
  • FASH 31 -- Fashion Design and Product Development - 2 (3.0 units)
  • FASH 32 -- Fashion Design and Product Development - 3 (3.0 units)
Total units = 39.0

Recommended Electives:
  • FASH 24 -- Fashion Patternmaking by Computer (3.0 units)
  • FASH 25 -- Fashion Computer Assisted Drawing (3.0 units)
  • FASH 90 -- Field Studies (1.0 unit)
  • FASH 91 -- Field Studies - New York (2.0 units)
  • FASH 92 -- Field Studies - Fashion Capitals (3.0 units)

Certificate Level Student Learning Outcomes:


Students completing the Fashion Design - Level 2 Certificate (T1389) will be able to:
NOTE:  Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult the college catalog for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees, certificates, or courses.
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Fashion Merchandising - Level 1 Certificate (L0314)


The Fashion Merchandising: Level 1 Certificate prepares the holder for entry-level positions in a variety of retail merchandising, maufacturing, and promotion businesses.

To find out more about any of the courses, click on its course number below.

Requirements for the Certificate
  Required Courses:
  • FASH 8 -- Introduction to Fashion (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 10 -- Clothing Construction - 1 (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 15 -- Fashion Strategies (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 17 -- Textiles (3.0 units) CSU, UC
  • FASH 25 -- Fashion Computer Assisted Drawing (3.0 units)
  • FASH 30 -- Fashion Design and Product Development - 1 (3.0 units)
Total units = 18.0

Recommended Electives::
  • FASH 81 -- Work Experience in Fashion (Variable units 1-3)
  • FASH 90 -- Field Studies (1.0 unit)
  • FASH 91 -- Field Studies - New York (2.0 units)
  • FASH 92 -- Field Studies - Fashion Capitals (3.0 units)

Certificate Level Student Learning Outcomes:


Students completing the Fashion Merchandising - Level 1 Certificate (L0314) (FASH 8) will be able to :
  1. develop an illustration that shows their understanding of terms and the language specific to the fashion industry.
NOTE:  Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult the college catalog for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees, certificates, or courses.
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Fashion Merchandising - Level 2 Certificate  (L1303)


The Fashion Merchandising: Level 2 Certificate is designated to build upon the Fashion Merchandising - Level 1 Certificate to provide students with proven business and management tools that will increase their practical understanding of merchandising and marketing.

Students will be exposed to projects and visual display simulations that will enhance their merchandising and management career potential.

Click here to download a pdf copy of the certificate requirements for:
Fashion Merchandising: Level 2 Certificate (L1303)

To find out more about any of the courses, click on its course number below.

Requirements for the Certificate:
Completion of the Fashion Merchandising - Level 1 Certificate (15 units)
Required courses:
  Level 1 as follows:
  • FASH 8 -- Introduction to Fashion (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 10 -- Clothing Construction - 1 (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 15 -- Fashion Strategies (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 17 -- Textiles (3.0 units) CSU, UC
  • FASH 30 -- Fashion Design and Product Development - 1 (3.0 units)
Plus the following courses:
  Level 2 as follows:
  • FASH 9 -- History of Costume and Fashion (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 62 -- Retail Store Management and Merchandising (3.0 units) CSU
    • --or--
  • BUSS 50 -- Retail Store Management and Merchandising (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 63 -- Advertising and Promotion (3.0 units) CSU
    • --or--
  • BUSS 33 -- Advertising and Promotion (3.0 units) CSU
  • FASH 66 -- Visual Merchandising Display (2.0 units)
Total units = 30.0

Recommended Electives:
  • FASH 25 -- Fashion Computer Assisted Drawing (3.0 units)
  • FASH 26 -- Fashion Computer Assisted Design (2.0 units)
  • FASH 81 -- Work Experience in Fashion (Variable Units 1-3)
  • FASH 90 -- Field Studies (1.0 unit)
  • FASH 91 -- Field Studies - New York (2.0 units)
  • FASH 92 -- Field Studies - Fashion Capitals (3.0 units)

Certificate Level Student Learning Outcomes:


Students completing the Fashion Merchandising - Level 2 Certificate (L1303) will be able to:
NOTE:  Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult the college catalog for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees, certificates, or courses.
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Mt. SAC Certificate Application Form

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Download a Certificate Application - pdf

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Do you Qualify for Certificates in Fashion Design and Merchandising?

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