Fashion Merchandising
Program Description
Do you have a passion for fashion? Do you enjoy mixing and matching fabrics and accessories to design unique and intriguing looks? Working in the creative and fast-paced world of fashion is a career for those who love to be creative. In the Fashion Merchandising program, students will learn technical and fashion drawing, trends and concepts in apparel, concept development, color theory, fashion history, principles and elements of design, and will produce an employment portfolio as well as a fashion portfolio.
Fashion Merchandising students learn:
- Technical and fashion drawing
- Event & fashion show production (optional)
- Trends & concepts in apparel
- Fashion designers
- Concept development
- Color theory
- Principles and elements of design
- Fashion history
- Basics of display
- Employment Portfolio
- Employment readiness skills
- Fashion Portfolio
- Presentation and professional communication
- Basic textile drape
- Patterning the basic drape
Certifications Available:
- Fashion Merchandising Certificate of Completion
- Precision Exams 21st Century Success Skills
- Fashion Design Studio
Things to Consider:
Fashion Merchandising students should have average or better skills in reading and writing. Students should also have a solid attendance record.
Credit Available:
Meets area "G" approval for UC and CSU admissions
15 high school elective credits or 5 credits general math & 10 elective credits, per semester
Career Pathways and Related Occupations
- Merchandise Buyer
- Fashion Stylist
- Fashion Journalist
- Fashion Marketer
- Retail Salesperson
- Display Specialist for department stores
