Computer Science - Burlington County College

Fashion Design
Associate of Applied Science, (AAS.FAD)
The Fashion Design program prepares a student to begin
work in the field of fashion immediately after graduation.
Students who successfully complete this program will
receive a solid introduction to the foundations of apparel
design and to the current practices in the apparel industry.
The business aspects of developing and designing fashion
apparel in a global marketplace are emphasized.
Students will explore the employment opportunities
available to them in the apparel industry. Positions available
to individuals with an education in fashion design include:
Fashion Designer
Fashion Product Developer
Product Manager
Merchandise Director
Fashion Director
Technical Director
Graduates of this program should be able to:
Conceptualize a group of related pieces of apparel;
Execute documentation that shows how to successfully
produce a prototype piece of apparel;
Solve a variety of problems routinely presented to the
apparel designer;
Demonstrate knowledge of the current international
textile, apparel design, and apparel marketing
industries;
Place in historical context and describe individual
pieces of apparel and apparel ensembles;
Enter the field of apparel development as assistants in
design, technical design, or production.
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General Education Courses † Credits
Written & Oral Communications 6
Mathematics 3
Natural Science 4
Social Science 3
Arts & Humanities (ART 101 recommended)
Additional General Education Requirements
3
(Required – Any diversity course listed on Pg 39) 3
Total 22
† See General Education Requirements on page 43.
Program Courses Credits
ART 120 Drawing I 3
ART 122 Figure Drawing 3
FAD 105 Introductory Fashion Drawing 2
FAD 130 Sewn Product Construction 3
FAD 135 Introduction to Textiles
FAD 140 Technical Skills for Fashion Design &
3
Development I
FAD 145 Technical Skills for Fashion Design &
4
Development II 4
FAD 150 The Fashion Industry 3
FAD 180 Digital Portfolio Development
for Fashion Design 3
FAD 221 Fashion Problem I
FAD 230 Advanced Sewing Techniques
3
for Apparel 2
GDD 101 Introduction to Computer Graphics 3
Total 36
Electives 6
Total Required for Degree 64
103