Fashion Technology (FT)
View Fashion Technology in the College Catalog [PDF]
Program Description
The curriculum is designed to provide competency for a wide range of occupations in the fashion industry. Theoretical knowledge and practical skills are applied in clothing construction, industrial sewing, flat patternmaking, designing, textiles, fashion sketching, grading, marking and cutting, and computerized grading and marking. Internship or cooperative education experiences are available to interested students. This broad background enables students to select various occupations such as designer, patternmaker, cutter, or custom dressmaker.
The program offers an Associate degree, and Certificates of Achievement, Completion and Competence. Faculty members assist students in selecting the courses related to their talents and interest.
Program Mission
The Fashion Technology program's
mission is to serve the community as a learning-centered,
open door program that provides technical
training to meet the demands of the fashion industry
and the needs of the individual. An open-exit option
allows the students to identify their career objectives
and participate in program exploration.