Apparel Design A.A.S.

For more information, visit the Dallas College Fashion webpage and your academic advisor at the El Centro Campus.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Fashion-Apparel Design associate degree. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Fashion-Apparel Design. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 h​ours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.

The A.A.S. degree program in Fashion - Apparel Design addresses the following job skills: Fashion designers sketch clothing designs, conduct fittings and adjustments on prototypes, overseeing garment production to final manufacturing. They work for design and manufacturing firms and often open their own businesses. In a smaller firm, they have wider duties such as patternmaking and sewing, with more specialized niches in larger companies. 

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Catalog Year       2021-2022  ​​You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type       Associate of Applied Science

 GPA Requirement        Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

  TSI       Must be Complete

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 degree requirements. Students must make a grade of “C" or better in all FSHD and FSHN courses to earn the degree.

AAS DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1

FSHD 1324 – Ready-to-Wear Construction

FSHN 1417 – Pattern Drafting 1

FSHN 1313 – Basic Color Theory and Application

FSHN 1123 – Introduction to Mass Production

ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of "C" or better.

CHOOSE ONE:   

• MATH 1332 – Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of “C" or better. This course is recommended for first-time college students. OR
• ​MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of “C" or better. 

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your advisor to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
2. Meet with a career advisor or coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.

Total Hours: 17

SEMESTER 2

FSHN 1325 – Basic Women's Tailoring

FSHN 1418 – Pattern Drafting II

FSHD 1322 – Fashion Sketching (possible Summer 1 option)

FSHD 1311 – Fashion History

CHOOSE ONE: 

• SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course.
• SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course. OR
• SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication This is a Core course.

(possible Summer option)

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your advisor to file an official program of study audit, confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
2. Meet with a faculty or career advisor regarding placement for the Internship course.

Total Hours: 16

SEMESTER 3

FSHN 1301 – Textiles (possible Summer 1 option)

FSHN 2315 – Pattern Drafting III

FSHD 2343 – Fashion Collection Design

HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* (possible Winter Term option) This is a Core course.

CHOOSE ONE:   

• FSHD 1391 – Special Topics in Fashion Design and Illustration OR
• ​FSHD 2388 – Internship-Fashion/Apparel Design

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.

SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with a career advisor or coach for assistance in preparing for job search.

​Total Hours: 15

SEMESTER 4

FSHN 2372 – Fashion Computer Graphics

FSHD 2344 – Fashion Collection Production

FSHN 1315 – Draping

SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE* (possible Summer option) This is a Core course.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.

SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS

1. After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your advisor to apply for the Fashion Design-Apparel Design A.A.S.
2. Sign up for Commencement.
3. Join the Alumni Network!

Total Hours: 12

PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS