Fashion Computer-Aided Design (Certificate E0383)

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Certificate E0383

The Fashion Computer-Aided Design Certificate consists of apparel design courses that offer students a basic understanding of clothing construction, patternmaking, technical design, and patternmaking software. Students prepare for careers in apparel manufacturing, production, and technical design.

Required Courses

Course Prefix Course Name Units
FASH 23Patternmaking II3
FASH 24Fashion Patternmaking by Computer3
FASH 25Fashion Digital Illustration and Design3
Required Electives
Choose one course from the following:3
Fashion Retailing and Production Technologies
Visual Merchandising Display
Total Units12

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Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:

  • Create an apparel collection including textile designs and flats (technical drawings) pursuant to apparel industry standards.

Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.

Looking for guidance? A counselor can help.This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.

Plan of Study Grid
Summer Term 1Units
FASH 10 Clothing Construction I 3
FASH 10 is a prerequisite course for FASH 21 1  
 Units3
Fall Term 2
FASH 21 Patternmaking I 3
FASH 25 Fashion Digital Illustration and Design 3
 Units6
Winter Term 2
FASH 24 Fashion Patternmaking by Computer 3
 Units3
Spring Term 2
FASH 23 Patternmaking II 3
Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab#45 5  
Certificate: Fashion Comp. Aided Design E0383 3  
FASH 57 OR FASH 66 3  
 Units3
 Total Units15
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