courses & Curriculum
Recommended course order for certificate program
Year One
Fall
Construction 1
Patternmaking 1
Sketching 1
2D & 3D Design
Fundamentals of Textiles
Spring
Construction 2
Patternmaking 2
Sketching 2
History of Costume
Professional Development
Year Two
Fall
Construction 3
Patternmaking 3
French Draping 1
CAD Apparel 1 or CAD Art I
Elective
Spring
Construction 4
Patternmaking 4
French Draping 2
CAD Art I or CAD Apparel I
Elective
Year Three
Optional diploma
Mastery-level independent study
Students may elect to complete a third year of study to receive their Diploma in Fashion Design. Working directly with a faculty advisor, students develop their own self-directed, in-depth independent study in a concentration of their choice: bridal, childrenswear, lingerie, menswear, sportswear, swimwear, and more. Students may also take additional courses that support their concentration.