Fashion Design Certificate

This 46 credit-hour certificate program is designed to prepare students with entry-level skills in apparel design, flat pattern design, draping, fashion illustrating and professional design room practices of tailoring. Students enrolled in the program need to demonstrate mastery of basic sewing.

Number	Course Title	Credits
FAS 100	Industrial Sewing Methods	3
Description: Introduces students to basic principles of apparel construction techniques. Course projects require the use of industrial sewing equipment. Presents instruction in basic sewing techniques and their application to garment construction. (NOTE: Final project should be completed to participate in the annual department Little Black Dress competition.) Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Summer 2025 \| Fall 2025
FAS 101	Flat Pattern I	3
Description: Introduces the principles of patternmaking through drafting basic block and pattern manipulation. Working from the flat pattern, students will apply these techniques to the creation of a garment design. Accuracy and professional standards stressed. Pattern tested in muslin for fit. Final garment will go through the annual jury to participate in the annual department fashion show. Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in FAS 100 with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Summer 2025 \| Fall 2025
FAS 102	Flat Pattern II	3
Description: Continues development of basic sloper set. Manipulates basic sloper set to create original design. Patterns tested in muslin for fit. Garment is constructed from corrected patterns. Final garment will go through the annual jury to participate in the annual department fashion show. Prerequisite: FAS 101 with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Summer 2025 \| Fall 2025
FAS 104	Apparel Design and Construction	3
Description: Develops patterns from basic sloper set. Actual construction of finished garments to be shown at the annual department fashion show. Emphasis on styling, fit, and professional finishing. Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in FAS102 with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Summer 2025 \| Fall 2025
FAS 105	Fashion Design and Illustration I	3
Description: Introduces basic and advanced techniques in rendering the fashion figure, garments, details, and textiles using various media with a focus on application of color and texture. Students will begin to develop a personal illustrative style. Students will be introduced to technical drawing and flat sketches for use in spec sheets, presentations, and story boards. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Summer 2025 \| Fall 2025
FAS 107	Textiles I	3
Description: Explores natural and manufactured fibers, their production, uses, and characteristics. Includes discussion of yarns, fabrics, finishes, design methods, aesthetic applications, and ordering specifications. Emphasizes traditional techniques as well as advancements in technology utilized in the textile industry. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Summer 2025 \| Fall 2025
FAS 109	Fashion Arts and Design	3
Description: Focuses on theory and principles of design for fashion, and familiarizes the student with major fabric names and constructions. Studies the use of unusual material in design and applies those materials to individual projects to be shown at the annual department fashion show. Studies the influence of present-day cultural trends in the field of design. Prerequisite: FAS 102 with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Summer 2025 \| Fall 2025
FAS 110	Costume History	3
Description: Introduces the elements of design and color in historical perspective. A survey of historical periods of design focusing on costumes. Examines the influences of social, political and economic forces on these periods. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Summer 2025 \| Fall 2025
FAS 112	Fashion Basics	3
Description: Presents fashion merchandise through evaluation of fashion products. Develops awareness of construction, as well as workmanship and design elements, such as fabric, color silhouette and taste. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Summer 2025 \| Fall 2025
FAS 113	Advanced Industrial Sewing Methods	3
Description: Focuses on application and mastery of basic sewing skills in patten and fabric recognition and problem solving related to individual creative design. Emphasis on technolgy, technical accuracy and appropriate use of selected material and supplies. (NOTE: This course is intended for students with basic sewing skill and machine proficiency.) Prerequisite: FAS 100 with a grade of C or better or placement as demonstrated through Fashion Design Department testing. Contact program coordinator for additional information. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Summer 2025 \| Fall 2025
FAS 201	Draping	3
Description: Continues advanced development of the creative design process through basic draping techniques on industry standard dress forms. Final garments will go through the annual jury to participate in the annual department fashion show. Prerequisite: FAS 102 with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Summer 2025 \| Fall 2025
FAS 204	Fashion Design Studio	4
Description: Works on collection of individual design and actual construction of coordinated garments. This capstone course requirement includes garment entry and participation in annual department fashion show. Prerequisite: FAS 201 with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Summer 2025 \| Fall 2025
FAS 208	Computer-Aided Patternmaking	3
Description: Introduces students to the Computerized Patternmaking Software. Students learn the technical terminology and CAD tools to create and modify patterns. Prerequisite: FAS 102 with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Summer 2025 \| Fall 2025
FAS 210	Advanced Fashion Illustration II	3
Description: Emphasizes work on a professional studio level. Focuses on work sketches as well as finished art. Studies illustration for advertising, publicity, promotion and display. Includes preparation of professional portfolio. Prerequisite: FAS 105 and GRA 112 with grades of C or better. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Summer 2025 \| Fall 2025
GRA 112	Digital Illustration I	3
Description: Presents vector graphics software and its applications to the graphic arts industry. Explores tools and functions within the current software. Focuses on creating illustrations, working with type, color, and all tools needed to create multi-colored illustration and separation. Emphasizes techniques to create illustration files for use in digital print production. Strong computer skills are required for success in this course. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Summer 2025 \| Fall 2025
Total Hours	46

Program Requirements

Number Course Title Credits

FAS 100 Industrial Sewing Methods 3
Description: Introduces students to basic principles of apparel construction techniques. Course projects require the use of industrial sewing equipment. Presents instruction in basic sewing techniques and their application to garment construction. (NOTE: Final project should be completed to participate in the annual department Little Black Dress competition.)
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 5
Class Schedule: Summer 2025 | Fall 2025
FAS 101 Flat Pattern I 3
Description: Introduces the principles of patternmaking through drafting basic block and pattern manipulation. Working from the flat pattern, students will apply these techniques to the creation of a garment design. Accuracy and professional standards stressed. Pattern tested in muslin for fit. Final garment will go through the annual jury to participate in the annual department fashion show. Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in FAS 100 with a grade of C or better.
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 5
Class Schedule: Summer 2025 | Fall 2025
FAS 102 Flat Pattern II 3
Description: Continues development of basic sloper set. Manipulates basic sloper set to create original design. Patterns tested in muslin for fit. Garment is constructed from corrected patterns. Final garment will go through the annual jury to participate in the annual department fashion show. Prerequisite: FAS 101 with a grade of C or better.
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 5
Class Schedule: Summer 2025 | Fall 2025
FAS 104 Apparel Design and Construction 3
Description: Develops patterns from basic sloper set. Actual construction of finished garments to be shown at the annual department fashion show. Emphasis on styling, fit, and professional finishing. Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in FAS102 with a grade of C or better.
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 5
Class Schedule: Summer 2025 | Fall 2025
FAS 105 Fashion Design and Illustration I 3
Description: Introduces basic and advanced techniques in rendering the fashion figure, garments, details, and textiles using various media with a focus on application of color and texture. Students will begin to develop a personal illustrative style. Students will be introduced to technical drawing and flat sketches for use in spec sheets, presentations, and story boards.
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 5
Class Schedule: Summer 2025 | Fall 2025
FAS 107 Textiles I 3
Description: Explores natural and manufactured fibers, their production, uses, and characteristics. Includes discussion of yarns, fabrics, finishes, design methods, aesthetic applications, and ordering specifications. Emphasizes traditional techniques as well as advancements in technology utilized in the textile industry.
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 5
Class Schedule: Summer 2025 | Fall 2025
FAS 109 Fashion Arts and Design 3
Description: Focuses on theory and principles of design for fashion, and familiarizes the student with major fabric names and constructions. Studies the use of unusual material in design and applies those materials to individual projects to be shown at the annual department fashion show. Studies the influence of present-day cultural trends in the field of design. Prerequisite: FAS 102 with a grade of C or better.
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 5
Class Schedule: Summer 2025 | Fall 2025
FAS 110 Costume History 3
Description: Introduces the elements of design and color in historical perspective. A survey of historical periods of design focusing on costumes. Examines the influences of social, political and economic forces on these periods.
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 4
Class Schedule: Summer 2025 | Fall 2025
FAS 112 Fashion Basics 3
Description: Presents fashion merchandise through evaluation of fashion products. Develops awareness of construction, as well as workmanship and design elements, such as fabric, color silhouette and taste.
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Contact Hours: 3
Class Schedule: Summer 2025 | Fall 2025
FAS 113 Advanced Industrial Sewing Methods 3
Description: Focuses on application and mastery of basic sewing skills in patten and fabric recognition and problem solving related to individual creative design. Emphasis on technolgy, technical accuracy and appropriate use of selected material and supplies. (NOTE: This course is intended for students with basic sewing skill and machine proficiency.) Prerequisite: FAS 100 with a grade of C or better or placement as demonstrated through Fashion Design Department testing. Contact program coordinator for additional information.
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 5
Class Schedule: Summer 2025 | Fall 2025
FAS 201 Draping 3
Description: Continues advanced development of the creative design process through basic draping techniques on industry standard dress forms. Final garments will go through the annual jury to participate in the annual department fashion show. Prerequisite: FAS 102 with a grade of C or better.
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 5
Class Schedule: Summer 2025 | Fall 2025
FAS 204 Fashion Design Studio 4
Description: Works on collection of individual design and actual construction of coordinated garments. This capstone course requirement includes garment entry and participation in annual department fashion show. Prerequisite: FAS 201 with a grade of C or better.
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 6
Class Schedule: Summer 2025 | Fall 2025
FAS 208 Computer-Aided Patternmaking 3
Description: Introduces students to the Computerized Patternmaking Software. Students learn the technical terminology and CAD tools to create and modify patterns. Prerequisite: FAS 102 with a grade of C or better.
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 5
Class Schedule: Summer 2025 | Fall 2025
FAS 210 Advanced Fashion Illustration II 3
Description: Emphasizes work on a professional studio level. Focuses on work sketches as well as finished art. Studies illustration for advertising, publicity, promotion and display. Includes preparation of professional portfolio. Prerequisite: FAS 105 and GRA 112 with grades of C or better.
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 5
Class Schedule: Summer 2025 | Fall 2025
GRA 112 Digital Illustration I 3
Description: Presents vector graphics software and its applications to the graphic arts industry. Explores tools and functions within the current software. Focuses on creating illustrations, working with type, color, and all tools needed to create multi-colored illustration and separation. Emphasizes techniques to create illustration files for use in digital print production. Strong computer skills are required for success in this course.
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 4
Class Schedule: Summer 2025 | Fall 2025
Total Hours 46

For more information about the Fashion Design Certificate program, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.