Apparel Design

Apparel Design is a program taught at West Valley College, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Apparel Design Associate in Science degree at West Valley College is built around design courses using industry standard methods. Students learn through major core requirements including Digital Patternmaking and 3D Modeling, Introduction to Sustainable Fashion, History of Fashion, Fashion Illustration, Construction, Fabric Analysis, Patternmaking, Draping, Technical Design, and Design, with Portfolio and Digital Studio included in the core.

Work in the program includes creating production packages, patterns, and sample garments for mass production, using computer aided design and manufacturing equipment and software for design development and production, and using industry standard manufacturing equipment. Students also practice allocating time and materials to meet project deadlines and producing designs from concept to finished product.

The degree prepares students for entry to mid-level positions in fashion design, trend forecasting, prototype sample development, and sourcing. Students may seek additional education at a 4-year institution such as Cal Poly Pomona, UC Davis, Fashion Institute of Technology, or private fashion schools.

Modules

• Digital Patternmaking and 3D Modeling
• Introduction to Sustainable Fashion
• History of Fashion
• Fashion Illustration
• Construction
• Fabric Analysis
• Patternmaking
• Patternmaking
• Draping
• Technical Design
• Design
• Portfolio

The minimum requirements for admission in Apparel Design at West Valley College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by West Valley College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by West Valley College as pre-requiste for admission in Apparel Design.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

To be awarded an Associate Degree, a student must:

• Achieve a grade of “C” or better in the major requirements.
• Completion of WVC or Cal-GETC General Education patterns. Students whose goal is to obtain a bachelor’s degree should complete the Cal-GETC General Education pattern.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.westvalley.edu/catalog/programs/apparel-design-associate-in-science-degree.html

• Mid-level positions in fashion design
• Mid-level positions in trend forecasting
• Mid-level positions in prototype sample development
• Mid-level positions in sourcing

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.