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FASHION PROGRAMOVERVIEW

2004 - 2005

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FASHION PROGRAM OVERVIEWPAGE 1 & 2

FASHION DESIGN AND PRODUCTION

Associate of Science DegreeCertificate of Competence and Completion

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FASHION MERCHANDISINGAssociate of Science Degree

Certificate of Competence and Completion

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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Computer Patternmaking Technician

Costume Technician

Fashion Stylist

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREEGraduation and Transfer

Evaluation and Completion of Requirements

Catalog Rights

Double MajorSecond Degree

Transfer Options

General Education Requirements

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FALL/SPRING ANTICIPATED TIMELINE COURSE OUTLOOK

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The El Camino Community College District is committed to providing equal employment andeducational opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender,national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, handicap, age and Vietnam-era status.

revised 10/04jrj/student_info/fashion program overview

Fashion - A. S. Degree and Certificates of Competence and Completion

The fashion program prepares students for employment in the field of design and production ormerchandising and provides upgrade opportunities for currently employed personnel. Upon completing thedegree or certificate requirements, students gain proficiency in clothing, construction, fashion illustration,pattern making, draping, computer aided fashion design, and manufacturing. Students completing therequirements for the merchandising option will also gain proficiency in presentation techniques, planning,promotion, fashion coordination, advertising and sales. Competencies will be assessed by portfolios andexhibitions of original apparel design and garments. Students may expect to enter industry as a designassistant, costume technician, fashion consultant, stylist, entry-level pattern maker, quality control assistant,assistant merchandiser, or sales associate.

El Camino College Major RequirementsAt least 50% of the major requirements for the Associate in Science Degree must be completed at ElCamino College.Fashion Design and Production Option: Fashion 1, 2, 3, 4ab*, 10ab*, 14, 15ab*, 17ab*, 20, 26A, 26B,29ab*, 35, 41, Art 10ab* (*one semester of)Total Units: 31Fashion Merchandising Option: Fashion 1, 2, 3, 4ab*, 10ab*, 15ab, 20, 27, 28, 35, 41, 42; Business 22(*one semester of)Total Units: 28

Certificate of CompetenceA Certificate of Competence will be awarded to the student who completes the courses in one of thefollowing options: Fashion Design and Production or Fashion Merchandising, with a grade average of B orbetter. At least 50% of the courses required for the Certificate of Competence must be completed at ElCamino College.Fashion Design and Production Option: Fashion 1, 2, 3, 4ab*, 10ab*, 14, 15ab*, 17ab*, 20, 26A, 26B,29ab*, 35, 41, 95abcd (2-4 units); three courses from the following: Fashion 11ab*, 16ab*, 24abc*, 31, 36,37; Art 10ab*, 37ab* (*one semester of)Total Units: 38-41Fashion Merchandising Option: Fashion 1, 2, 3, 4ab*, 10ab*, 15ab, 20, 27, 28, 35, 41, 42; Fashion 95abcd(2-4 units); Business 15, 22; two courses from the following: Business 12, 13, 14, 21, 27 (*one semester of)Total Units: 40-42

Certificate of CompletionA Certificate of Completion will be granted to the student completing the course in one of the followingoptions: Computer Pattern Making Technician, Fashion Design and Production, Fashion Merchandising, orFashion Stylist with a grade average of C. At least 50% of the courses for the Certificate of Completion mustbe competed at El Camino College.Computer Patternmaking Technician Option: Fashion 11ab, 14, 15ab, 26A, 29abTotal Units: 12Costume Technician Option: Fashion 10ab, 11ab, 17ab, 24abc, 31, 35,41; Theatre 94.Total Units: 21Fashion Design and Production Option: Fashion 1, 2, 3, 4ab*, 10ab*, 14, 15ab*, 17ab*, 20, 26A, 26B, 29ab*,35, 41, 95abcd (2-4 units); three courses from the following: Fashion 11ab*, 16ab*, 24abc*, 31, 36, 37; Art10ab*, 37ab* (*one semester of)Total Units: 38-41Fashion Merchandising Option: Fashion 1, 2, 3, 4ab*, 10ab*, 15ab, 20, 27, 28, 35, 41, 42; Fashion 95abcd(2-4 units); Business 15, 22; two courses from the following: Business 12, 13, 14, 21, 27 (*one semester of)Total Units: 40-42Fashion Stylist Option: Fashion 10ab, 23, 31, 35, 41, 42, 95abcd (2 units)Total Units: 18

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*Some UC transferable courses have creditlimitations. For details, see a counselor, the

Transfer Center, advisor, or articulation officer.

—Related TechnologiesCoordinator, Mrs. Chris Moràn-WisdomEmail: [email protected]://www.elcamino.edu/fashion

EL CAMINO COMMUNITY COLLEGEIndustry & Technology Division

16007 Crenshaw Boulevard • Torrance, CA 90506(310) 660-3346 or FAX (310) 660-3601

Fashion 1Career Opportunities in Fashion

1 unit; 1 hour lectureCredit; degree applicableTransfer CSU

This course surveys career opportunitiesin fashion. Students will explore theuniqueness of both themselves and theindustry in all of its complexity throughclassroom exercises and visits in thefield.

Fashion 2Presentation of Techniques for Fashion

1 unit; .5 hour lecture, 1.5 hours labCredit; degree applicableTransfer CSU

This course will assist the student indeveloping techniques for fashionpresentation. Basic concepts andtechniques of applied design, includingmedia presentation methods and visualcommunication are studied.

Fashion 3(formerly 90)Fashion Introduction to Macintosh

1 unit; .5 hour lecture, 1.5 hours labCredit; degree applicableTransfer CSU

The student introduced to the basicoperation of the Macintosh computer.The software learned in this course willbe reinforced in Fashion design forproject assignments.

Note: Same as Family and ConsumerStudies 3, Interior Design 3, Nutrition andFoods 3.

Fashion 4abComputer Fashion Illustration

1 unit; .5 hour lecture, 1.5 hours labPrerequisite: Fashion 3 with a minimumgrade of C or equivalentCredit; degree applicableTransfer CSU

This course incorporates the use of acomputer aided garment detail librarywith illustrative software to sketch,illustrate and design apparel groups.Students will design and develop linesheets, cost sheets and hang tags foradvertising.

Fashion 10ab(formerly 22A)Clothing Construction I

3 units; 2 hours lecture; 3 hours labCredit; degree applicableTransfer CSU

This course provides analysis andapplication of basic clothing constructiontechniques. Student projects areselected in accordance with skill level.The projects are to be made of distinctlydifferent fabrics incorporating with fabricstructure. Consumer decision—makingis emphasized.

Fashion 11ab(formerly 22B)Clothing Construction II

3 units; 2 hours lecture; 3 hours labPrerequisite: one semester of Fashion10ab with a minimum grade of C orequivalentCredit; degree applicableTransfer CSU

This course offers a study and de-velopment of contemporary garmentcon-struction using advanced techniquesand procedures. Projects includegarments made of a currentlyfashionable but “difficult to handle”fabric. Emphasis is placed onexperimentation of the appropriateapplication of various techniques andprocedures in construction garmentswith workmanship of high quality.

Fashion 14Pattern Grading

1 unit; 0.5 hour lecture, 1.5 hours labPrerequisite: Fashion 26A with aminimum grade of C or equivalentCredit; degree applicableTransfer CSU

This course covers sizing commercial andindividual patterns for the adult run of sizes.

Fashion 15ab(formerly 25A)Fashion Sketching

2 units; 1 hour lecture, 3 hours labPrerequisite: one semester of Art 10abwith a minimum grade of C orequivalentCredit; degree applicableTransfer CSU

Sketching and media techniques forfashion design and merchandisingstudents are studied. Instruction includesthe developing of fashion figure (croqui)drawing (men, women, and children) inrelation to proportions and scale. Stu-dents apply basic techniques of drawinga descriptive garment trade sketch.Fabric rendering using pencil, pen andink, felt tip pens and markers isexpected.

Fashion 16ab(formerly 25B)Fashion Illustrating

2 units; 1 hours lecture; 3 hours labPrerequisite: one semester of Fashion15ab with a minimum grade of C orequivalentCredit; degree applicableTransfer CSU

This course emphasizes drawing thefashion figure in detailed proportionusing different media. Projects will coverfabric rendering, advertising, illustrationand preparing the student for portfoliopresentation. Emphasis is placed on de-veloping apparel design by renderingdesigns with use of appropriate softwarefor the apparel industry.

Fashion 17abDecorative Textiles

1 unit; .5 hour lecture; 1.5 hours labCredit; degree applicableTransfer CSU

This course covers decorativetechniques applied to fabrics. Designerdetails will be applied using the followingtechniques: beading, dyeing, printing,machine embroidery, painting andquilting.

Note: Letter grade or CR/NCR option.

The hours per week of courses may be adjusted based on the length of the term.

FASHION PROGRAM OVERVIEWEl Camino College 2004 – 2004 Catalog

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Fashion 20Textiles

3 units; 3 hours lectureRecommended Preparation: eligibility forEnglish 2RCredit; degree applicableTransfer CSU

This introductory course covers characteristics oftextiles for Fashion Design majors. Students areintroduced to: various fibers, yarn types,fabrication, coloring, printing, and finishingmethods. Selection, use and care of textiles areemphasized.

Note: Same as Family and Consumer Studies 20 andInterior Design 20

Fashion 23Fitting and Alteration

2 units; 1 hours lecture; 3 hours labPrerequisite: one semester of Fashion 10abwith a minimum grade of CCredit; degree applicableTransfer CSU

This course teaches alteration and repair ofReady-to-Wear (RTW) clothing and commercialpatterns to conform to body contours by analysisof problem areas and by using principles andmethods of sewing techniques for thedressmaker, tailor, and home sewer.

Fashion 24abc(formerly 24A)Tailoring

3 units; 2 hours lecture; 3 hours labPrerequisite: one semester of Fashion 10abwith a minimum grade of C or equivalentCredit; degree applicableTransfer CSU

This course covers the principles and tech-niques of hand, machine and speed tailoring ofgarments commonly used by the tailor, costumetechnicians and apparel designer.

Fashion 26ABasic Design and Patternmaking

3 units; 2 hours lecture; 3 hours labPrerequisite: Fashion 11ab with a minimumgrade of C or concurrent enrollmentRecommended Preparation: eligibility forEnglish 2RCredit; degree applicableTransfer CSU

This course covers flat pattern methods for dressand separates apparel using the basic samplesize for womens’ and girls’ wear.

Fashion 26BBasic Dress Design Through Draping Process

3 units; 2 hours lecture; 3 hours labPrerequisite: one semester of Fashion 10abwith a minimum grade of C or equivalentCredit; degree applicableTransfer CSU

This course is the study of draping techniques tocreate original garment designs. The drapingprocess is the development of a garment throughfabric manipulation directly on a dress form. Tomaintain design integrity, this course emphasizesthe relationship of the fabric hand, color print andstructure so students will be able to solveunfamiliar design problems.

Fashion 27Fashion Merchandising

3 units; 3 hours RecommendedPrerequisite: eligibility for English 2RCredit; degree applicableTransfer CSU

Fashion Merchandising curriculum is designedfor students who wish to enter the field apparelmerchandising, including advertising, sales andbuying at the wholesale or retail level andgarment manufacturing. The course contentincludes orientation to the fashion industry:careers in the field; selection, promotion, andselling of fashion merchandise; fashion coor-dination; merchandising mathematics; and au-xiliary fashion enterprises.

Fashion 28Visual Merchandising

2 units; 1 hour lecture; 3 hours labRecommended Preparation: eligibility forEnglish 2RCredit; degree applicableTransfer CSU

The basic concepts, techniques and planningprocedures for visual merchandising. The visualapproach to selling with emphasis on display.Current methods of visual merchandising arediscussed including use of mannequins, pinning,and flying, as well as the display layout of astore.

Note: Same as Interior Design 28

Fashion 29abComputer Aided Design/Patternmaking

3 units; 2 hours lecture; 3 hours labPrerequisite: Fashion 3 with a minimumgrade of C equivalentCredit; degree applicableTransfer CSU

This course covers the application of computerpattern aided design “PAD System” software.Using the tools of the PAD system, students willdraft and manipulate basic blocks and garmentstyles. Students will work in teams to simulatethe work environment.

Note: Letter grade or CR/NCR option

Fashion 31History of Costume


This course covers the important periods ofcostume design and their effects andrelationships to political, social and economicconditions of the times and how they haveinfluenced life styles and culture. Emphasis isplaced on both aesthetic and functional aspectsof costumes and their importance in the evolutionand inspiration of modern dress.

Note: Fashion 31 is now a General Education courseunder Associate in Science Degree Requirements:Section A-3, Humanities: Fashion 31

Fashion 35Applied Color Theory

2 units; 1 hour lecture; 3 hours lab Recommended Preparation: eligibility forEnglish 2RCredit; degree applicableTransfer CSU

Essential theories of color perception. Appliedproblems dealing with color interactionphenomenon, effects and function that occur ininterior design and fashion design. Students willdeal with such problems as personal colors andrelated colors as they apply to interior or fashiondesign.

Note: Same as Interior Design 28

Fashion 36Advanced Apparel Patternmaking

3 units; 2 hours lecture; 3 hours labPrerequisite: Fashion 25, 26A, and 26B with aminimum grade of C in prerequisiteCredit; degree applicableTransfer CSU

The course continues the study of flat patterndrafting and draping methods to produce apparelpatterns quickly and accurately. For thedevelopment of design skills, students createindividual projects that have unusual draftingangles and intricate draping details.

Fashion 37Design for Apparel Manufacture

3 units; 2 hours lecture; 3 hours labPrerequisite: Fashion 14, 36; one semester of15ab and 29ab with a minimum grade of C inprerequisiteCredit; degree applicableTransfer CSU

This course covers the development of“designing a line of clothing” using industryproduction techniques and equipment, fromsketch to pattern and final construction.

Note: Course offered Spring Semester only.

Fashion 41Fashion Analysis and Selection


This course is a study of the psychological andsociological significance of clothing. Applicationof the elements and principles of design with anemphasis on the fashion figure and eachindividual student. Course content includeswardrobe planning for the male and the femalestudent.

Fashion 42Fashion Show Production

3 units; 2 hours lecture; 2 hours lab plus 18hours to be arranged Recommended Preparation: eligibility forEnglish 2RCredit; degree applicableTransfer CSU

A study of the directing and coordinating fashionpromotions, including the psychology used inmarketing of fashion products, the functions ofthe fashion coordinator, the techniques andprocedures for presenting fashion. Students willevaluate advertising campaigns and participate intwo fashion promotions.

Note: Letter grade or CR/NCR option.

Fashion 50Special Topics in Fashion

Units determined by individual course;lecture/lab hours determined by individualcourse

The course is designed to explore topics inFashion more specific than provided in othercourses in the regular department curriculum.Students are referred to the current schedule ofclasses for details of specific course.

Fashion 95abcdCooperative Career Education

2-4 unitsCredit; degree applicableTransfer CSU

See Cooperative Career Education

Fashion 99abcIndependent Study

1-3 unitsEnrollment Limitation: Two courses in Fashionwith a minimum grade of B in each andacknowledgment by the instructor with whomthe student will workCredit; degree applicable

Special studies through an approved program ofresearch, fieldwork, seminars, or writing. Studentmust spend three hours per week for each unit ofcredit maximum of three units of credit may beearned.

Note: Refer to page 10 of the catalog for eligibilityrequirements.

Tailor MadeRecently changed from

Designing Minds Fashion Club

Open to all El Camino

College Students

Please ask your Instructor forMeeting Times and Dates

*Some UC transferable courses have creditlimitations. For details, see a counselor, the

Transfer Center, advisor, or articulation officer.

The hours per week of courses may be adjusted based on the length of the term.

FASHION DESIGN AND PRODUCTIONCERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE AND COMPLETION

A Certificate of Competence will be awarded to the student who completes the course with agrade average of B or better. A Certificate of Completion will be granted to the student whocompletes the courses with a grade average of C. At least 50% of the courses for theAssociate in Science Degree must be completed at El Camino College.

LEVEL ¸ SEMESTERTAKEN COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION UNITS

l FASHION 1 Career Opportunities in Fashion 1l FASHION 2 Presentation Techniques for Fashion 1l FASHION 3 Fashion Introduction to Macintosh 1l FASHION 4ab* Computer Fashion Illustration 1

l FASHION 10ab* Clothing Construction I 3l FASHION 14 Pattern Grading 1l FASHION 15ab* Fashion Sketching 2l FASHION 17ab* Decorative Textiles 1l FASHION 20 Textiles 3§ FASHION 26A Basic Design and Patternmaking 3§ FASHION 26B Basic Dress Design Through Draping Process 3! FASHION 29ab* Computer Aided Patternmaking 3§ FASHION 35 Applied Color Theory 3l FASHION 41 Fashion Analysis and Selection 3l FASHION 95abcd Cooperative Career Education 3

3 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING

§ FASHION 11ab* Clothing Construction II 3! FASHION 16ab* Fashion Illustrating 2! FASHION 24abc* Tailoring 3! FASHION 31 History of Costume 3! FASHION 36 Advanced Draping/Patternmaking 3! FASHION 37 Apparel Design for Manufacturing 3l ART 10ab* Drawing Fundamentals 3§ ART 37ab Two-Dimensional Design 3

LEVEL (*one semester of) TOTAL UNITS 38-41l Beginner TOTAL Completed Units" Ú

§ Intermediate TOTAL Uncompleted Units! Advanced

The hours per week ofcourses may not be

adjusted based on thelength of the term.

* Some UC transferable courses have credit limitations.For details see a counselor, the Transfer Center, advisor, or the articulation officer.

INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISIONFashion-Related Technologies

Counselor: Kenneth Key (310) 660-3631 or email: [email protected]

Fashion Advisor: Mrs. Chris Moràn-Wisdom (310) 660-3346 or email: [email protected]

Fashion Web Site: http://www.elcamino.edu/fashion

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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE

The Fashion Design and Production curriculum provides training in thefundamentals of color application to clothing, history of costumes and clothingconstruction skills. Upon completion of this program students may qualify to serveas assistants to costume designers, fashion consultants and stylists.

EL CAMINO COLLEGE MAJOR REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE


l FASHION 1 Career Opportunities in Fashion 1l FASHION 2 Presentation Techniques for Fashion 1l FASHION 3 Fashion Introduction to Macintosh 1l FASHION 4ab* Computer Fashion Illustration 1l FASHION 10ab* Clothing Construction I 3l FASHION 14 Pattern Grading 1l FASHION 15ab* Fashion Sketching 2l FASHION 17ab* Decorative Textiles 1l FASHION 20 Textiles 3§ FASHION 26A Basic Design and Patternmaking 3§ FASHION 26B Basic Dress Design Through Draping Process 3! FASHION 29ab* Computer Aided Patternmaking 3§ FASHION 35 Applied Color Theory 3l FASHION 41 Fashion Analysis and Selection 3l ART 10ab* Drawing Fundamentals 3

LEVEL (*one semester of) TOTAL UNITS 31l Beginner TOTAL Completed Units" Ú




At least 50% of the courses for the Associate in Science Degree must be completed at El Camino College.






FASHION MERCHANDISING

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE

The Fashion Merchandising curriculum is designed for students who wish to enterthe field of apparel merchandising; including advertising, sales, buying at thewholesale or retail level, and garment manufacturing. Course includes orientationto the fashion industry; careers in the fields of selection, promotions and selling offashion, merchandising, mathematics and auxiliary fashion enterprises.

EL CAMINO COLLEGE MAJOR REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE


l FASHION 1 Career Opportunities in Fashion 1l FASHION 2 Presentation Techniques for Fashion 1l FASHION 3 Fashion Introduction to Macintosh 1l FASHION 4ab* Computer Fashion Illustration 1l FASHION 10ab* Clothing Construction I 3l FASHION 15ab* Fashion Sketching 2l FASHION 20 Textiles 3§ FASHION 27 Fashion Merchandising 3§ FASHION 28 Visual Merchandising 2§ FASHION 35 Applied Color Theory 2l FASHION 41 Fashion Analysis and Selection 3! FASHION 42 Fashion Show Production 3! BUSINESS 22 Human Relations in Business 3











CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE AND COMPLETION

A Certificate of Competence will be awarded to the student who completes the course with agrade average of B or better. A Certificate of Completion will be granted to the student whocompletes the courses with a grade average of C. At least 50% of the courses for theAssociate in Science Degree must be completed at El Camino College.


l FASHION 1 Career Opportunities in Fashion 1l FASHION 2 Presentation Techniques for Fashion 1l FASHION 3 Fashion Introduction to Macintosh 1l FASHION 4ab* Computer Fashion Illustration 1l FASHION 10ab* Clothing Construction I 3l FASHION 15ab* Fashion Sketching 2l FASHION 20 Textiles 3§ FASHION 27 Fashion Merchandising 3§ FASHION 28 Visual Merchandising 2§ FASHION 35 Applied Color Theory 2l FASHION 41 Fashion Analysis and Selection 3! FASHION 42 Fashion Show Production 3l FASHION 95abcd Cooperative Career Education 2-4§ BUSINESS 15 Business Mathematics 3! BUSINESS 22 Human Relations in Business 3

3 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING§ BUSINESS 12 Advertising 3§ BUSINESS 13 Personal Selling 2§ BUSINESS 14 Marketing 3§ BUSINESS 21 Personal Management 3§ BUSINESS 27 Effective English for Business 3

LEVEL (*one semester of) TOTAL UNITS 40-42l Beginner TOTAL Completed Units" Ú









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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

A Certificate of Completion will be granted to the student completing the course in one of the followingoptions: Computer Patternmaking Technician, Costume Technician, Fashion Design and Production(pg. 3), Fashion Merchandising (pg. 4), or Fashion Stylist with a grade average of C. At least 50% of thecourses for the Certificate of Completion must be completed at El Camino College.

COMPUTER PATTERNMAKING TECHNICIAN


§ FASHION 11ab* Clothing Construction II 3l FASHION 14 Pattern Grading 1l FASHION 15ab* Fashion Sketching 2§ FASHION 26A Basic Design and Patternmaking 3! FASHION 29ab* Computer Aided Patternmaking 3





COSTUME TECHNICIAN


l FASHION 10ab* Clothing Construction I 3§ FASHION 11ab* Clothing Construction II 3l FASHION 17ab* Decorative Textiles 1! FASHION 24abc* Tailoring 3! FASHION 31 History of Costume 3§ FASHION 35 Applied Color Theory 2l FASHION 41 Fashion Analysis and Selection 3! THEATRE 94 Costuming for the Stage 2! THEATRE 94L Lab Time for Costuming for the Stage 0





FASHION STYLIST


l FASHION 10ab* Clothing Construction I 3§ FASHION 23 Fitting and Alterations 2! FASHION 31 History of Costume 3§ FASHION 35 Applied Color Theory 2l FASHION 41 Fashion Analysis and Selection 3! FASHION 42 Fashion Show Production 3l FASHION 95abcd Cooperative Career Education 2






Associate Degree

Definition of Associate DegreeThe Associate Degree leads students through

patterns of learning experiences designed to developcertain capabilities and insights. Among these are theability to think critically and to communicate clearly andeffectively both orally and in writing; to use mathematics,to understand the modes of inquiry of the majordisciplines; to be aware of other cultures and times; toachieve insights gained through experience in thinkingabout ethical problems; to find, evaluate, use andcommunicate information in various formats; and todevelop the capacity for self-understanding. In addition tothese accomplishments, the student shall possesssufficient depth in some field of knowledge to contribute tolifetime interest.

Graduation and TransferTo receive an Associate in Arts or an Associate in

Science degree from El Camino College, a student mustcomplete at least 60 units in degree applicable collegecourses, which must include course work in an approvedtransfer major or associate degree program. Course worktoward the degree must be completed with a cumulativegrade point average (GPA) of 2.00 or higher. A minimumof 12 of the required 60 degree applicable units must becompleted at El Camino College. A notation of“Graduation with Honors” is earned with a cumulativeGPA of 3.5 or higher.

Students must file an intent to graduate in theAdmissions Office during the scheduled filing period.

Evaluation of CompletionOf Requirements

Students who want to graduate from El Caminocollege with an Associate in Arts or Associate in Sciencedegree must file an Intent to Graduate form, which isevaluated according to the following conditions:

1. Catalog requirement – Degree requirements arederived from the catalog in effect at the time thestudent entered El Camino College or from thecurrent catalog, following the Catalog Rightsguidelines (described below). Each catalog is ineffect during the academic year for which it waspublished (fall semester through the summersession).

2. Residency requirement – A minimum of 12 of therequired degree applicable units must becompleted at El Camino College.

3. Unit requirement – Sixty (60) degree applicableunits are required for the associate degree,including appropriate general education and majorrequirements.

4. Course work toward the degree must becompleted with a cumulative grade point average(GPA) of 2.0 or higher.

Catalog RightsCatalog Rights are a specific set of requirements,

which the student must satisfy to qualify for anAssociate Degree, a Certificate of Competence, or aCertificate of Completion. Students who havemaintained continuous attendance may choose tograduate under the catalog requirements in effecteither 1) at the time they began attending El Camino

College or 2) at the time they graduate from ElCamino College. For degree and certificatepurposes, continuous attendance is defined asenrollment at El Camino College at least onesemester, excluding summer, each calendaryear; courses must be noted on the transcriptwith a letter grade, a W or a CR/NC designation.

Double MajorStudents may receive a double major upon

completion of the major requirements for thesecond major.

Second DegreeStudents may receive both an Associate in

Arts and an Associate in Science Degree uponthe completion of the specific general educationand major requirements for each degree asstated in the catalog.

Transfer OptionTo be at junior level standing, students must

complete 60 units of transferable courses aslisted in the El Camino College catalog. Seesection on Preparation for Transfer.

Although most courses at El Camino Collegetransfer at minimum as an elective, only certainarticulated courses actually meet the generaleducation and major requirements. Studentsneed to be very selective in the courses theytake to satisfy either “General Education” and/or“Major” requirements by strictly following theguide sheets available in the CounselingServices Center.

General Education RequirementsThe general education requirements are

valid for students entering El Camino College inthe fall of 1983 or thereafter. Some courseslisted in the associate degree requirements maynot transfer to a 4-year college or university.Please refer to the course notations listed laterin the curriculum section of the catalog.

All degrees require a total of 60 units with nofewer than 18 units in the major and appropriategeneral education courses as indicated on theA.A. or A.S. degree patterns that follow.

(Please Refer to Course Catalog)

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FALL/SPRING ANTICIPATED TIMELINE COURSE OUTLOOKKey courses: Fashion 1, 2, 3,4ab,10ab, 14, 15ab, 20, 26a, 26b, 19ab, 31, 36, 37, 41, 42, 100,Art 29ab. Course offerings are listed according to course number, followed by the classname, the amount of units, and the level of difficulty:

Beginner IIntermediate IIAdvanced III

Every Fall

FASH 1 Career Opportunities in Fashion 1 Unit I

FASH 3 Introduction to Macintosh Computer 1 Unit I

FASH 10ab Clothing Construction I 3 Units I

FASH 11ab Clothing Construction II 3 Units II

FASH 14 Pattern Grading 1 Unit I

FASH 15ab Fashion Sketching 2 Units I

FASH 24a Tailoring (**Spring 2005 & Fall 2006) 3 Units III

FASH 26a Flat Pattern Design 3 Units II

FASH 27 Fashion Merchandising 3 Units I

FASH 29ab Computer PatternDesign/Manipulation

3 Units II

FASH 35 Applied Color Theory 2 Units I

FASH 37 Apparel Design for Manufacturer 3 Units III

FASH 41 Fashion Analysis & Selection 3 Units III

FASH 95abc Cooperative Career Education 2-4Units

I

FASH 23 Fitting & Alterations (*winterbreak) 2 Units I

Every Spring

FASH 1 Career Opportunities in Fashion 1 Unit I

FASH 2 Presentation Techniques for Fashion 1 Unit I

FASH 3 Introduction to Macintosh Computer 1 Unit I

FASH 4ab Computer Fashion Illustration 1 Unit II

FASH 10ab Clothing Construction I 3 Units I

FASH 11ab Clothing Construction II 3 Units II

FASH 16ab Fashion Ilustratiion 2 Units II

FASH 17ab Decorative Textiles 1 Unit II

FASH 20 Textiles 3 Units I

FASH 26b Draping Design 3 Units II

FASH 28 Visual Merchandising/Display 2 Units I

FASH 31 History of Costume 3 Units II

FASH 37 Apparel Design for Manufacturer 3 Units III

FASH 42 Fashion Show Production** 3 Units II

FASH 95abc Cooperative Career Education 2-4 Units I

*Planned times for courses may vary by semester**Course is Repeatable

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