Program Description:
The Clothing and Fashion Design program prepares individuals to enter the work force in the areas of the clothing apparel industry. This includes but is not limited to the following areas: 1) Fashion and Design - designing a garment, developing a pattern, starting an apparel or alteration business. 2) The areas of Garment Construction and Manufacturing - fabric and textile, fabric design, fabric care, threadology, pattern design, principles of clothing construction and selection; alterations of ready-to-wear garments, custom tailoring and dress-making, clothing maintenance and home furnishings.
The program also provides the students with an opportunity to pursue a career as a Fashion Designer, Model, Boutique Store Owner, and other opportunities in the Apparel Manufacturing Industry. The Clothing and Fashion Design program meets the National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences - Textiles and Apparel.
