{"id":837,"date":"2026-08-12T16:16:53","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T16:16:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.austincc.edu\/fashiondesignmerchandising\/?page_id=837"},"modified":"2026-08-13T20:06:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T20:06:18","slug":"fashion-design-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/business.austincc.edu\/fashiondesignmerchandising\/fashion-design-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Fashion Design"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-254\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/business.austincc.edu\/fashiondesignmerchandising\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/11\/RS28859_20250510-HLC-4th-Annual-Fashion-Showcase-Visions-ji-556_scr.jpg\" style=\"object-position:53% 33%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"53% 33%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/business.austincc.edu\/fashiondesignmerchandising\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/11\/RS28859_20250510-HLC-4th-Annual-Fashion-Showcase-Visions-ji-556_scr.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/business.austincc.edu\/fashiondesignmerchandising\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/11\/RS28859_20250510-HLC-4th-Annual-Fashion-Showcase-Visions-ji-556_scr-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/business.austincc.edu\/fashiondesignmerchandising\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/11\/RS28859_20250510-HLC-4th-Annual-Fashion-Showcase-Visions-ji-556_scr-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/business.austincc.edu\/fashiondesignmerchandising\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/11\/RS28859_20250510-HLC-4th-Annual-Fashion-Showcase-Visions-ji-556_scr-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Fashion Design<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Bring your ideas to life, from the first sketch to the finished garment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Fashion Design program at Austin Community College prepares you for real-world careers by blending craftsmanship with virtual innovation. Under the guidance of experienced faculty, you will build both creative and technical skills through hands-on projects in design, construction, and textiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Graduate Career-Ready: Showcase your final work in a live fashion show and build a tech-forward professional portfolio to launch your career with confidence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Master Industry Software: Learn the exact tools professionals use, including Browzwear VStitcher (3D digital pattern creation) and AccuMark | Gerber (advanced pattern grading).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Diverse Career Paths: Prepare for positions across the field, from designer and patternmaker to garment technologist and CAD textile designer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-ae491977 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-80868740 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);flex-basis:23.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxx-small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxx-small)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/business.austincc.edu\/fashiondesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/02\/ACBSP-Logo-Reverse-One-Color.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-758\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:200px;height:160px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-19b7515f9ef0dadeb8d497d34059269f wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">The ACC Fashion Design program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (<strong>ACBSP<\/strong>), a global leader in business education. With open enrollment for introductory classes, you can start building your future in fashion today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignwide has-xx-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Award Plans and Program Maps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-b4286ddb\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-45bb8399 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/programs.austincc.edu\/awards-and-program-maps\/#:~:text=Fashion%20Design\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\"><strong>Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)<\/strong><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-93c10c20 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/programs.austincc.edu\/awards-and-program-maps\/#:~:text=Fashion%20Design%20Level%201\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\"><strong>Level 1 Certificate<\/strong><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#d6dae2\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Courses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details alignwide has-border-color has-contrast-3-border-color has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding-top:16px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:20px\"><summary><strong>FSHD 1302 Introduction to Fashion<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:12px\">Survey of the world of fashion businesses.&nbsp; Introduction to the creation and merchandising of fashion through the study of fashion vocabulary, the fashion process, fashion publications, and career opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Credit Hours<\/strong>: 3<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details alignwide has-border-color has-contrast-3-border-color has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding-top:16px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:20px\"><summary><strong>FSHD 1308 Fashion Trends<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:12px\">A study of the effects of eastern and western cultures on the development of fashion.&nbsp; Examination of the impact of social, psychological, economic, demographic, and lifestyle trends on fashion trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Credit Hours<\/strong>: 3<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details alignwide has-border-color has-contrast-3-border-color has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding-top:16px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:20px\"><summary><strong>FSHD 1311  Fashion History<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:12px\">Survey of the evolution of fashion change, traced through garment development from ancient times to present day.&nbsp; A study of customs and silhouettes of each historical period and their modern day adaptations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Credit Hours<\/strong>: 3<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details alignwide has-border-color has-contrast-3-border-color has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;margin-top:12px;padding-top:16px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:20px\"><summary><strong>FSHD 1311  Fashion History<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:12px\">Survey of the evolution of fashion change, traced through garment development from ancient times to present day. A study of customs and silhouettes of each historical period and their modern day adaptations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Credit Hours<\/strong>: 3<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details alignwide has-border-color has-contrast-3-border-color has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;margin-top:12px;padding-top:16px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:20px\"><summary><strong>FSHD 1318 Apparel Computer Systems<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:12px\">An introduction to apparel computer systems used in wholesale and retail fashion businesses. Applications demonstrated include computer-aided garment and textile design, fashion illustration, pattern making, pattern grading, marker making, newsletters, brochures, advertisements and catalogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#dc2626;font-style:italic;font-weight:600\">Requires Prerequisites and Department Chair approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Credit Hours<\/strong>: 3<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details alignwide has-border-color has-contrast-3-border-color has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;margin-top:12px;padding-top:16px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:20px\"><summary><strong>FSHD 1322 Fashion Sketching<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:12px\">Fundamentals of quick sketching to communicate design ideas. Instruction in drawing the male and female fashion figure. Emphasis on simple methods for making quick sketches to illustrate style information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Credit Hours<\/strong>: 3<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details alignwide has-border-color has-contrast-3-border-color has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;margin-top:12px;padding-top:16px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:20px\"><summary><strong>FSHD 1324 Ready To Wear Construction<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:12px\">Fundamentals of mass production of apparel, focusing on the operation of industrial sewing and pressing equipment. Survey of materials selection and construction techniques used at all price levels of mass produced apparel. Introduction to industry seam allowances. Identification of differences between ready-to-wear and couture construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Credit Hours<\/strong>: 3<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details alignwide has-border-color has-contrast-3-border-color has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;margin-top:12px;padding-top:16px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:20px\"><summary><strong>FSHD 1328 Flat Pattern Design I<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:12px\">Demonstrate basic pattern-making skills of dart manipulation, slashing and spreading the pattern and contouring; document terms, markings, and symbols used in production patterns; and produce basic production patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Credit Hours<\/strong>: 3<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details alignwide has-border-color has-contrast-3-border-color has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;margin-top:12px;padding-top:16px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:20px\"><summary><strong>FSHD 1346 Fashion Illustration Media<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:12px\">Skill development in fashion figure drawing with emphasis on fashion details and body movement. Instruction in illustrating a wide variety of clothing on the fashion model in various media including computer-aided techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Credit Hours<\/strong>: 3<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details alignwide has-border-color has-contrast-3-border-color has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;margin-top:12px;padding-top:16px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:20px\"><summary><strong>FSHD 1351 Design Construction Techniques<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:12px\">A continuation of Ready-to-Wear Construction with emphasis on design details. Instruction in basic manipulation of a commercial pattern to create individual design details, dressmaking, and fully lined unstructured garments in intermediate level fabrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#dc2626;font-style:italic;font-weight:600\">Requires Prerequisites and Department Chair approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Credit Hours<\/strong>: 3<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details alignwide has-border-color has-contrast-3-border-color has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;margin-top:12px;padding-top:16px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:20px\"><summary><strong>FSHD 1355 Flat Pattern Design II<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:12px\">A continuation of Flat Pattern Design I with emphasis on patterns for tailored garments. Instruction in creating a jacket sloper with a two-piece suit sleeve to make patterns for a variety of jacket silhouettes. Adding shoulder pad allowance, drafting patterns for jacket linings and interfacing pieces, lapel and collar variations and various pants shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#dc2626;font-style:italic;font-weight:600\">Requires Prerequisites and Department Chair approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Credit Hours<\/strong>: 3<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details alignwide has-border-color has-contrast-3-border-color has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;margin-top:12px;padding-top:16px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:20px\"><summary><strong>FSHD 2306 Draping<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:12px\">A study of three-dimensional fashion design conceptualizing by draping in muslin or fashion fabric directly on the dress form. Skill development in observing grain of fabric, identifying drapable fabrics and creating designs suitable for draping. Presentation of major fashion designers and draping techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#dc2626;font-style:italic;font-weight:600\">Requires Prerequisites and Department Chair approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Credit Hours<\/strong>: 3<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details alignwide has-border-color has-contrast-3-border-color has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;margin-top:12px;padding-top:16px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:20px\"><summary><strong>FSHD 2341 Pattern Grading<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:12px\">Instruction in sizing standard patterns larger and smaller for the mass production of apparel. A study of 1\u2033, 1-1\/2\u2033, and 2\u2033 and S_M_L_XL grade rules and their applications. Skill development in grading basic and fashion patterns with the ruler, the grading machine, and the computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#dc2626;font-style:italic;font-weight:600\">Requires Prerequisites and Department Chair approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Credit Hours<\/strong>: 3<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details alignwide has-border-color has-contrast-3-border-color has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;margin-top:12px;padding-top:16px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:20px\"><summary><strong>FSHD 2343 Fashion Collection Design<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:12px\">Advance concepts in designing a collection of marketable apparel. Instruction in developing a design work board for a specific target market and selecting the most marketable ideas for the collection. Projects in resource development, fabric selection, estimating wholesale cost and initial pattern and garment production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#dc2626;font-style:italic;font-weight:600\">Requires Prerequisites and Department Chair approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Credit Hours<\/strong>: 3<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details alignwide has-border-color has-contrast-3-border-color has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;margin-top:12px;padding-top:16px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:20px\"><summary><strong>FSHD 2344 Fashion Collection Production<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:12px\">A continuation of the Fashion Collection Design course. Emphasis on the production, costing and marketing of a cohesive collection of fashion apparel. Instruction in completing production patterns for all collection garments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#dc2626;font-style:italic;font-weight:600\">Requires Prerequisites and Department Chair approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Credit Hours<\/strong>: 3<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details alignwide has-border-color has-contrast-3-border-color has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;margin-top:12px;padding-top:16px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:20px\"><summary><strong>FSHD 2388 Internship Fashion\/Apparel Design<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:12px\">&nbsp;An experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to a specific occupational outcome. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#dc2626;font-style:italic;font-weight:600\">Requires Prerequisites and Department Chair approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Credit Hours<\/strong>: 3<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:82px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-aos= \"fade\" data-aos-duration=\"400\" data-aos-delay=\"0\" data-aos-easing=\"ease\" data-aos-once=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-3235d638\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Opportunities<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-aos= \"slide-up\" data-aos-duration=\"400\" data-aos-delay=\"0\" data-aos-easing=\"ease\" data-aos-once=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-w3n24zzw alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container 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