Fashion Design: Production & Presentation Microcredential
This microcredential will provide a second-year capstone for our fashion design students
as well as a credential for those looking to improve their fashion design skills for
employment. It also allows students to gain additional skills towards portfolio preparation
and coursework towards transfer. Students completing this microcredential will acquire
skills in fashion design production, advanced construction skills, and forecasting.
This is the second of two microcredentials in fashion design.
NYS Part Time Tuition Assistance
Students taking this microcredential may be eligible for NYS Part Time Tuition Assistance
for Non-Degree Credentials. Learn more
This course covers the theory, role, scope, and practice of pattern making. Emphasis
is placed on the design principles utilized in pattern making, the utilization of
computer-aided design, understanding measurement, alterations, and contouring. It
further investigates approaches to design interpretation for prototypes.
Apparel 3: Design & ConstructionFD2023 cr.
This course covers the theory, role, scope, and practice of apparel design. Emphasis
is placed on the development of design to production, researching fashion, and prototyping
techniques. It further investigates advanced approaches to draping, concepting, and
completing finished garments.
Fashion Design SeminarFD2033 cr.
This course covers the theory, role, scope, and practice of professional practices
in the fashion industry. Emphasis is placed on fashion portfolio development, advanced
fashion illustration, product development, apparel manufacturing, and entrepreneurship
techniques. It further investigates approaches to production, distribution, and sales.
