Instructional Council: Family & Consumer Sciences (34)
GPA: 2.00
SOC Code:
Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Fashion Merchandising and Design prepares students for entry-level positions in fashion merchandising. Students acquire a basic knowledge of textiles, clothing construction, display and visual merchandising, and the fashion industry. The program offers opportunities for students to select courses that reflect a special area of interest such as business management, advertising, or fashion illustration.
Select six (6) credits from the following courses:
ART131 Photography I 3
ART142 Introduction to Digital Photography 3
BPC110 Computer Usage and Applications 3
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3
+ GBS233 Business Communication 3
MGT229 Management and Leadership I 3
+ MGT230 Management and Leadership II 3
MGT251 Human Relations in Business 3
MGT253 Owning and Operating a Small Business 3
MKT101 Introduction to Public Relations 3
MKT263 Advertising Principles 3
+ MKT/TEC274AC Fashion Merchandising Study Tour 3
TEC106 History of Fashion 3
+ TEC221 Computer-Assisted Fashion Design 3
+ TEC241 Advanced Computer-Assisted Fashion Design 3
TEC+++++ Any TEC prefixed course not listed under Required Courses area 3
Track II - Fashion Design Credits: 28
TEC106 History of Fashion 3
+ TEC124 Advanced Clothing Construction 3
TEC125 Fashion Design 3
TEC134 Fashion Illustration I 3
+ TEC221 Computer-Assisted Fashion Design 3
+ TEC223 Tailoring 3
+ TEC225 Pattern Design I 3
+ TEC226 Draping for Fashion Design 3
+ TEC236 Portfolio Development 1
INT150 Color and Design (3) OR
+ TEC135 Fashion Illustration II (3) OR
+ TEC230 Pattern Design II (3) OR
+ TEC271AC Fashion Design Internship (3) OR
+ MKT/TEC274AC Fashion Merchandising Study Tour (3) 3
TEC+++++ Any TEC prefixed course not listed under Required Courses area 3
Track III Fashion Retailing Credits: 28
ACC111 Accounting Principles I 3
+ ACC230 Uses of Accounting Information I
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3
ECN211 Macroeconomic Principles 3
ECN212 Microeconomic Principles 3
+ GBS220 Quantitative Methods in Business 3
+ GBS221 Business Statistics 3
MKT271 Principles of Marketing 3
TEC109 Introduction to Fashion Merchandising 3
TEC200 Retail Buying 3
TEC272++ Retail Merchandising Internship (1-3) 1-3
TEC+++++ Any TEC prefixed course not listed under Required Courses area 3
Credits: 28
General Electives
Credits:
General Education Requirements
General Education Requirement
Credits: 25-27
General Education Core
Credits: 15-17
First-Year Composition
Credits: 6
ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR
ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND
ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR
ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) OR
ENG111 Technical Writing (3)
Oral Communication
Credits: 3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR
COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR
COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR
COM230 Small Group Communication (3)
Critical Reading
Credits: 3
CRE101 Critical and Evaluative Reading I (3) OR
CRE111 Critical Reading for Business and Industry (3) OR
Equivalent as indicated by assessment
Mathematics
Credits: 3-5
MAT120 Intermediate Algebra (5) OR
MAT121 Intermediate Algebra (4) OR
MAT122 Intermediate Algebra (3)
General Education Distribution
Credits: 10
Humanities, Arts and Design
Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Humanities and Fine Arts area.
ARH+++++ Any ARH Art Humanities course recommended.
Social-Behavioral Sciences
Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Social and Behavioral Sciences area
Natural Sciences
Credits: 4
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences area
Program Competencies
1. Determine social and psychological factors that affect clothing choices and behaviors. (TEC105)
2. Identify cultural factors, technological developments, interests, values, and aesthetic concepts that affect clothing choices. (TEC105)
3. Identify and assess the economic, political, and historical factors which influence the changing pattern of fashion. (TEC105)
4. Read, interpret, and apply concepts from trade journals, newspapers, and other sources of trade information on a regular basis. (TEC222, TEC250)
5. Identify and select specific merchandise which will satisfy the needs and wants of potential customers. (TEC222)
6. Recognize and evaluate the quality of construction features and material used in approval items. (TEC111)
7. Explain the sewing process and use of pressing equipment and sewing tools appropriately when constructing apparel. (TEC111, TEC250)
8. Identify fabric and its performance characteristics which consumers want in the use and care of merchandise. (TEC222)
9. Explain the properties, use, and care of textile fibers, including variations on weaves as they relate to appearance, strength, serviceability, use, and care. (TEC222)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 12-09-08
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curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.