Dressmaking-Alterations Certificate
PROGRAM CODE: 2C08428
The Dressmaking-Alterations Certificate program prepares students for entry-level employment as a professional in the fields of dressmaker, garment construction, fit, and alterations specialist. These courses will prepare the student to alter and fit different body types related to clothing. This certificate requires a total of 34 units. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (34 units): | ||
| FASH 060 F | Professional Image | 2 |
| FASH 085 F | Bridal and Special Occasion Wear | 2 |
| FASH 093 F | Pattern Alteration and Fitting | 2 |
| FASH 096 F | Exploring a Fashion E-Commerce Home-Based Business (formerly Exploring a Home-Based Business) | 2 |
| FASH 101 F | Basic Sewing Techniques (formerly Clothing I) | 2 |
| FASH 108 F | Flat Pattern Methods and Design I (formerly FASH 108AF) | 2 |
| FASH 109 F | Flat Pattern Methods and Design II (formerly FASH 108BF) | 2 |
| FASH 150 F | Introduction to the Fashion Industry | 3 |
| FASH 152 F | Ready-to-Wear Evaluation | 3 |
| FASH 186 F | Workroom Sketching | 3 |
| FASH 188 F | Apparel Production | 3 |
| FASH 201 F | Fashion Sewing (formerly Clothing II) | 2 |
| FASH 206 F | Textiles | 4 |
| FASH 209 F | Draping (formerly FASH 209AF) | 2 |
| Total Units | 34 | |
Outcome 1: Demonstrate appropriate alterations and fitting techniques to solve fitting issues/problems in clothing.
Outcome 2: Assess and apply skills to alter and fit a commercial sewing pattern to a customer's body measurements.
Outcome 3: Create an individual muslin fitting garment by using pattern blocks to analyze the fit on a customer.
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