Fashion, AAS

Program Details

Semester 1

• APP 109 - Creative Design Foundations Credits: 3
• APP 209 - Textile Science Credits: 3
• MKT 160 - Principles of Retailing Credits: 3
• SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
• Select 3 credits from Option 1 Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits from Option 2 Credits: 3

Semester 2

• APP 235 - Visual Merchandising Studio Credits: 3
• APP 261 - Fashion Industry Analysis Credits: 3
• APP 600 - Industry Career Development Credits: 3
• MGT 147 - Leadership Development Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits from Option 3 Credits: 3

Semester 3

• APP 602 - Internship I Credits: 3
• Select 3-4 Credits from Option 4 Credits: 3-4

Semester 4

• APP 270 - Fashion Buying Credits: 3
• MKT 140 - Selling Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits from Option 5  Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits from Option 6 Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits from Option 7 Credits: 3

Semester 5

• APP 300 - Fashion Events & PR Credits: 3
• ECN 130 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits from Option 8 Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits from Option 9 Credits: 3

Semester 6

• APP 700 - Internship Seminar & Capstone Credits: 2
• APP 702 - Internship II Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this AAS Degree - 69*

*Total credits are calculated using the least number of credits needed to satisfy the option requirements.

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$174.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

The study tour to New York is offered every other year. The study tour is exclusively for DMACC Fashion Institute students.

Costs can be reduced by renting textbooks or buying e-texts.

Approximate total for program: $14,706-15,906**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Design visual presentations to project seasonal trends that generate customer excitement.
• Develop promotional strategies to communicate a strong fashion image via visual merchandising, fashion events, social media, and advertising.
• Lead a team within a retail environment.
• Curate product selection for unique markets.
• Perform PR functions.
• Coordinate styling for photoshoots for both apparel and interiors.
  
  

What Skills and Abilities Will You Acquire?

• Evaluate textiles in a variety of situations.
• Design and implement retail interior and window displays.
• Execute brand strategies and tactics.
• Effectively sell merchandise in wholesale and retail settings.
• Plan, promote and execute events.
• Complete a professional design presentation including vision boards, fashion illustrations, and computer renderings.
• Analytical skills to make better informed business decisions.
• Research trends in fashion to be used in multiple different applications.

What Else Should I Consider about this Degree program?

You have the choice to enhance your degree with a variety of additional options with our certificates including:

• Fashion Styling
• Interior Design
• Digital Marketing
• Leadership & Management

The program provides flexibility to those who want to continue their education at a 4-year school or go right into the workforce. The program offers the opportunity to explore future career options by providing multiple internships and study tours where students get the chance to make connections industry professionals. Fashion career opportunities are available globally. A fashion career offers variety and flexibility with high earning potential.

Program Competencies

1. Demonstrate functional knowledge of technology relative to design development, textile choices, distribution, & marketing.
2. Analyze & synthesize data for use in making calculations that support business decisions.
3. Recognize & employ the Elements & Principles of Design to create aesthetically pleasing projects.
4. Successfully articulate fashion industry knowledge in oral & visual forms.
5. Utilize the unique aspects of fashion marketing to develop strategic promotional plans in print, visual displays, online marketing, & events.
6. Demonstrate appropriate use of fashion industry resources to make informed and creative decisions.
7. Apply the properties and characteristics of textiles to determine appropriate care and end uses.
8. Discuss the history, theory, & cultural roles of fashion from a global perspective.
9. Illustrate the fashion industry process from design concept to consumer.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.

Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost’s office, the Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515/964-6857, dso@dmacc.edu. Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515/964-6216, Title9@dmacc.edu. Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczysnki Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, phone 312/730-1560, fax 312/730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.

DMACC offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:
Agriculture, Natural and Environmental Science
Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
Arts, Design, and Visual Communication
Business, Management, and Marketing
Education, Public, and Human Services
Health Science
Hospitality and Culinary
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Transportation & Logistics

Entrance requirements for specific programs can be found at https://www.dmacc.edu/admissions/Pages/checklist.aspx. ₍₂₀₂₁₎