For more information, visit the Dallas College Fashion webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Fashion. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn the Alteration Specialist Level I Certificate. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See the catalog for official certificate requirements.
The Alterations Specialist Level I Certificate is designed to prepare students for employment in clothing alterations and custom tailoring for the apparel industry. The award focuses on garment construction, tailoring techniques, custom clothing, and fit analysis for different body types. Students will develop basic draping, textile, and pattern-drafting skills that will also enhance their ability to re-size ready-made garments or create custom clothing. Students who complete this certificate will be able to work in the alteration service business, bridal alterations, retail alterations, or start their own establishment as a tailor, dressmaker, or custom sewer. Courses that complete the certificate are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level I Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 29 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
FSHD 1324 – Ready-to-Wear Construction
FSHN 1417 – Pattern Drafting I
FSHN 1301 – Textiles
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
Meet with your success coach to research career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 10
SEMESTER 2
FSHN 1418 – Pattern Drafting II
FSHN 1325 – Basic Women's Tailoring
FSHN 1315 – Draping
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with your success coach to enroll in the internship course.
Total Hours: 10
SEMESTER 3
FSHD 1332 – Custom Patterns
FSHN 1305 – Apparel Alterations
FSHD 2388 – Internship-Fashion/Apparel Design This is the capstone course for this award.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Alteration Specialist Certificate.
Total Hours: 9
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 29 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS