Fashion Design & Merchandising - Technical Apparel AAS: Full-time

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Plan of Study

The following is a plan of requirements to complete this Associate of Applied Science degree in 2 years. Each student’s experience will vary slightly, as this plan does not include transfer work, Advanced Placement (AP), or other institutions’ concurrent enrollment credits. Math and English placement will be based on the student’s appropriate placement scores. If developmental courses are required, they should be taken in the student’s first semester.

NOTE: This plan assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with the Academic Program Advisor and consult DegreeWorks for specific degree requirements.

First Year

Fall Semester (15 credits)			Spring Semester (17 credits)
☐ FASH 1010 Introduction to Fashion (FA) - 3 credits			☐ FASH 1050 Fashion Sustainability - 2 credits
☐ FASH 1500 Beginning Sewing - 3 credits			☐ FASH 1210 Fashion Illustration I - 3 credits
☐ FASH 1100 Pattern Drafting Essentials - 3 credits			☐ FASH 1250 Textiles - 3 credits
☐ ART 2412 Illustrator Software - 3 credits			☐ FASH 1505 Intermediate Sewing - 3 credits
☐ ENGL 1010 Introduction to College Writing (EN) - 3 credits			☐ FASH 1660 Pattern Drafting Procedures - 3 credits
			☐ Quantitative Studies (QS) - 3 credits

► Progress Check: Log in and check your Degree Audit via MySLCC			► Progress Check: Meet with Academic Program Advisor

Second Year

Fall Semester (17-18 credits)			Spring Semester (18 credits)
☐ FASH 1320 Apparel Analysis - 3 credits			☐ FASH 1570 Manual Pattern Grading - 3 credits
☐ FASH 1610 Knitwear Design - 3 credits			☐ FASH 1680 Digital Pattern Making - 3 credits
☐ FASH 2030 Advanced Sewing - 3 credits			☐ FASH 2050 Pattern Alterations and Fit - 3 credits
☐ FASH 2450 Portfolio Development - 3 credits			☐ FASH 2150 Draping Fundamentals - 3 credits
☐ Human Relations (HR) - 2-3 credits			☐ FASH 2550 Fashion Production & Sourcing - 3 credits
☐ Distribution Areas - 3 credits			☐ Communication (CM) - 3 credits

► Progress Check: Apply for Graduation

Advising Notes

Students are required to complete 67 (min.) credits to receive their degree. Consult with the Program manager, faculty, or an advisor with questions regarding various potential pathways.
Students who need to take preparatory classes to meet the requirements of first semester courses should plan on extra time to complete the program. It is the student’s responsibility to examine each course description for details of prerequisite classes. Those prerequisites must be satisfied before courses may be taken.
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