The Fashion Design Level I Certificate consists of basic apparel design courses that prepare students for entry level work in the fields of apparel manufacturing, production, and technical design. Upon completion of the certificate, students will have a basic understanding of clothing construction and patternmaking. In addition, students will develop CAD skills for technical drawing and computerized patternmaking.
The Fashion Design Level II Certificate builds upon the Level I Certificate to provide students with intermediate skills that will enhance their Fashion Design careers. In addition to clothing construction, patternmaking, and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) technical drawing skills, students will be able to create apparel patterns using various draping techniques. Furthermore, students will be able to create sportswear collections and develop professional apparel design portfolios to strengthen career perspectives.