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Fashion Design Certificates


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    • Certificates Overview
      Fashion Design - Level I Certificate 

      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.

      Fashion Design - Level II Certificate

      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.

    • Required Courses
      Certificate Level I - Students must complete the following coursework: 
      Certificate Level II - Students must complete Level I coursework plus the following coursework:
    • Sample Job Titles
      Titles based on SOC Code: 27-1022
      • Apparel Fashion Designer
      • Clothing Designer
      • Costume Designer
      • Dance Costume Designer
      • Design Director Designer
      • Fashion Designer
      • Historic Clothing and Costume Maker
      • Latex Fashions Designer
      • Product Developer
    • Salaries
      Wages & Employment Trends based on SOC Code: 27-1022
      Median wages (2018) $34.96 hourly, $72,720 annual
      State wages Local Salary Info
       
      Employment (2016) 24,000 employees
      Projected growth (2016-2026) Slower than average (2% to 4%) Slower than average (2% to 4%)
      Projected job openings (2016-2026) 2,300
      State trends Employment Trends
       
      Top industries (2016)
    • Contact Us for More Info
      For more information, please contact:

      Sheila Espy, Department Chair | sespy@mtsac.edu

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