Fashion Design Program

    • Course Description

      This program teaches students how to use the techniques of top designers to illustrate and tailor garments. The program produces a full scale fashion show annually which includes model casting, line creation, and styling for the runway.

    • Prerequisites at the Time of Junior Year Enrollment

      Minimum of 7 core credits (1.5 must be English), on track to graduate

    • Credits & Certifications Offered

      High School Credit
      • 3 CTE Year One
      • 3 CTE Year Two

      Certifications
      • American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) – Fashion, Textiles and Apparel Certification
       
      *College credit and certification are not guaranteed. Their attainment is dependent on student performance in both the course and on external industry assessments. All certifications are through external agencies and the accommodations permitted will vary from assessment to assessment. Additionally, students must participate in the full two years of the program to be potentially eligible for all certifications listed.

    • How Will My Time Be Spent? 

      Program Year Classroom Time Lab Time
      CTE Year One 51%-75% 26%-50%
      CTE Year Two 25% or less 76% or more

    • Tech is Real World Learning

      Students in this program learn through the use of a variety of industry grade tools and equipment and texts. Their real world labs also require uniforms and personal protective equipment.

      Tools & Equipment

      • Sewing machines
      • CAD programs
      • Vinyl cutter
      • Scissors
      • Paint brushes
      • Seam rippers
      • Hand stitching needles
      • Patterns
      • Wide variety of fabrics

      Academic Materials

      • Fashion Marketing and Merchandising
      • Clothing: Fashion, Fabric & Construction

      Uniform Requirements

      • Lab coats are to be worn over clothing at all times

    • Essential Skills Needed for Success

      Students learn the entry level skills necessary to prepare for post-secondary education and the highly competitive world of work. Traditionally, successful students have mastered the processing and/or physical skills listed below prior to enrollment.

      Core Essential Skills

      • Creativity and the ability to think outside the box to come up with new ideas or solutions to problems; willingness to try

      • Manage own time and time of others

      • Take the initiative; perform tasks without having to be told

      • Work individually and in groups; positive and professional attitude

      • Accept constructive criticism and react in an appropriate manner

      • Operate and use sharp tools independently; basic knowledge of tools and machinery

      • Understand and use basic math computations; including percentages, fractions, decimals, rulers and standard units of measurement

      • Communicate information effectively with peers and instructor by giving full attention to what other people are saying, asking appropriate questions, and not interfering at inappropriate times

      • Make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects

      For a complete list of essential skills please review the Course Overview Guide.

    Program Information