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Definition Certificate Program Students who complete the associate
The clothing area addresses the personal The Clothing and Textiles certificate degree have enhanced employability
an d p r o f e s s io n al r eq u ir e men ts o f requires a minimum of 37 units. in the field of fashion design, and may
individuals seeking to improve their A minimum of 9 units of certificate qualify for employment in entry-level
knowledge of clothing selection and course work must be completed at AVC. design and patterm making positions in
construction techniques. (Credit earned by examination will not be Southern California. The diverse apparel
included in these 9 units.) industry and entertainment industry
supports the largest number of employees
Required Courses units and contributes significantly to the
Staff economy of the region. Additionally, they
To access faculty and staff, dial (661) 722-
CT 100, Introduction to Fashion 3 may also seek employment in small, self-
6300, then the 4-digit extension.
CT 101, Principles of Clothing owned businesses in clothing construction
Program Advisement: and alterations in the fashion field.
Margaret Drake, Dean ext. 6327 Selection 3
CT 102, Textiles 3 The associate degree will also provide
Administrative Assistant: students with a broad range of knowledge
CT 110, Clothing Construction I:
Maureen Rethwisch ext. 6327 with which to evaluate and appreciate the
Fundamentals 3.5
Faculty: interior environment, the culture, and the
CT 112, Clothing Construction II:
Evelyn Tiede ext. 6392 society in which they live and with the
Pants 3.5
Adjunct Faculty: ability to think and communicate clearly
To access adjunct faculty voice mail, dial
CT 115, Speed Tailoring 3.5
CT 120, Introduction to Sergers 3.5 and effectively.
(661) 722-6300, then the 4-digit number.
CT 213, Clothing Construction III:
V.M. Except in cases of a prerequisite
Fashion Sewing 3.5
Ruth Cooper 2034 requirement, it is not required to take
CT 242, Pattern Making for Flat
Nayma Karamanos 2146 courses in exactly this sequence; they are
Pattern 3.5
Melissa Ramiro 2245 recommended in this order to facilitate
CT 243, Draping for Fashion Design 3.5
Program Electives 3.5 success.
Total 37
Program Description Recommended Plan of Study
The Clothing and Textiles program Program Electives: First Semester units
provides professional information within CT 141, Tailoring 3.5 CT 100, Introduction to Fashion 3
the context of a humanistic perspective CT 225, Clothing Construction CT 101, Principles of Clothing
which considers the psychological, Techniques for Wearable Art 3.5 Selection 3
sociological, emotional, and physical CT 102, Textiles 3
needs of individuals. The program is For a recommended plan of study for the CT 110, Clothing Construction I:
designed to meet the minimum entry level certificate, please refer to the Associate Fundamentals 3.5
qualifications for clothing occupations. Degree plan minus the general education Course from GE requirement Area B 3
requirements. Total 15.5
Students must receive a minimum grade
of “C” or better in all required core NOTE: Substitutions, with prior Second Semester units
courses and the specific courses listed as permission, may be made for certain CT 112, Clothing Construction II:
program electives in order to qualify for courses that may not be offered in the Pants 3.5
the degree or certificate. two-year period. CT 115, Speed Tailoring 3.5
CT 120, Introduction to Sergers 3.5
Course from GE requirement Area C 3
Distinctive Features Associate Degree Course from GE requirement Area D1 3
The requirements for an associate degree Total 16.5
Students take field trips to the garment
district, clothing businesses, and fabric in Clothing and Textiles may be satisfied
by completing 33.5 units of required Third Semester units
outlets to learn about current trade CT 213, Clothing Construction III:
courses, selecting an additional 3.5
practices. Fashion Sewing 3.5
units from the restricted list of program
electives, 21 units of general education CT 242, Pattern Making for Flat
requirements, and sufficient elective Pattern 3.5
Career Options credits to total 60 units. (See Graduation/ Course from GE requirement Area D2 3
Alteration Shops Associate Degree Requirements.) Course from GE requirement Area E 3
Clothing Construction Businesses Total 13
Educational Institutions
Retail Stores
126 Clothing and Textiles-Fashion Design
Fourth Semester units Instructional materials fee required job interviewing and résumé preparation
CT 243, Draping for Fashion Design 3.5 for this course and must be paid at will also be covered. Students will plan
Program Elective 3.5 registration. and participate in the annual fashion
Course from GE requirement Area F 3 Basic skill level course for students show. Required for all Clothing and
Course from GE requirement Area A 3 without any previous sewing Textile and Interior Design majors. (CSU,
Elective 2 experience. Designed to prepare the AVC)
Total 15 student for a college-level beginning
clothing construction class. Students CT 102 *TEXTILES
Degree Total 60 will study basic safety in the classroom 3 units
as well as sewing machine parts, 3 hours weekly
Program Electives: care, and maintenance. Students learn Advisory: Eligibility for College Level
Please refer to the Program Electives basic beginning sewing techniques by Reading and ENGL 101.
listed under the certificate program. constructing three simple projects (tote The study of the characteristics of plant,
bag and two garments) and developing a animal, and synthetic fibers and their use
Clothing and Textiles courses can be basic notebook. NOTE: No grade will be in fabrics. The course includes information
included in the requirements for the given for this class; student will receive for the student concerning textile weaves
associate degree in Family and Consumer “pass” or “no pass” only. (Credit course and finishes, and the selection and care of
Education. (Please see Family and not applicable to the associate degree and fabrics for garments and household use.
Consumer Education Program). certificate programs.) (R1) This course is suggested for prospective
homemakers, home economics majors,
CT 100 *INTRODUCTION TO and those interested in the interior
Transfer FASHION decorating and clothing industries. (CSU,
Students planning to continue studies at a 3 units UC, AVC)
four-year college or university after AVC 3 hours weekly
should visit the Transfer Resource Center Advisory: Eligibility for College Level CT 110 *CLOTHING
and consult with a counselor as soon Reading, ENGL 101 and MATH 070. CONSTRUCTION I:
as possible. Additional information on Study of creation, production, marketing FUNDAMENTALS
official transfer articulation agreements and merchandising of fashion and fabric. 3.5 units
from AVC to many CSU/UC campuses Emphasis placed on consumer influences,
5 hours weekly
can be found at the following Web site: acceptance and forecasting of fashion
(3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab)
www.assist.org as they relate to manufacturing and
Advisory: Completion of CT 050, and
merchandising product lines. History of
Eligibility for READ 097 and MATH 050.
fashion evolution along with international
A beginning college level sewing class.
Prerequisite Completion and domestic design centers are included.
Students will review sewing machine
Overview of textile products, trims
If a course is listed as a prerequisite for parts, care and preventable maintenance.
development and marketing will also be
another course, that prerequisite course Students will be introduced to a variety
covered. Introduction to promotion and
must be completed with a satisfactory of clothing construction techniques
advertising of retail fashion along with an
grade in order to enroll in the next course. including seams, seam finishes and hems.
overview of employment opportunities in
According to Title 5, Section 55200(d), a Facings, sleeves, collar, buttonholes,
all areas of fashion and textile industry
satisfactory grade is a grade of “A,” “B,” zipper and waistband applications will
will be included. (CSU, AVC)
“C” or “P”. Classes in which the Pass/No be covered during the semester. Students
Pass option is available are indicated with will construct four garments (shell, skirt,
an asterisk (*) before the course title. See CT 101 *PRINCIPLES OF blouse and reversible vest). Emphasis
“Pass/No Pass Option” in the catalog for CLOTHING SELECTION will be on commercial patterns and fitting
full explanation. 3 units methods. Required for Clothing and
3 hours weekly Textile majors. (CSU, AVC) (R1)
Advisory: Eligibility for College Level
Clothing and Textiles Reading and ENGL 101.
The psychology of clothing selection.
CT 112 *CLOTHING
CONSTRUCTION II: PANTS
Courses Emphasis is placed on the study of
3.5 units
design, line and color as they relate to
5 hours weekly
personal appearance and dressing for the
(3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab)
CT 050 SEWING BASICS job. Fashion vocabulary, recognition and
Prerequisite: Completion of CT 110.
3.5 units description of styles, fashion cycles and
Advisory: Eligibility for READ 097 and
5 hours weekly trends are included. An overview and
MATH 050.
(3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab) introduction to employment opportunities,
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Intermediate clothing construction are required to supply their own serger CT 225 *CLOTHING
techniques to increase skill level in for the class. (CSU, AVC) (R1) CONSTRUCTION
garment construction of men’s and
women’s pants. Students will develop CT 141 *TAILORING TECHNIQUES FOR
a basic pant sloper from a basic pant 3.5 units WEARABLE ART
pattern. Two additional pair of pants 5 hours weekly 3.5 units
will be designed and constructed from (3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab) 5 hours weekly
the sloper. Required for all Clothing and Prerequisite: Completion of CT 110. (3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab)
Textile majors. (CSU, AVC) (R3) Advisory: Eligibility for READ 097 and Prerequisite: Completion of CT 110.
MATH 050. Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 099,
CT 115 *SPEED TAILORING An advanced clothing construction course READ 099, and MATH 070.
3.5 units involving the techniques used in tailoring. An advanced clothing construction course
5 hours weekly A coat, suit, dress, jacket and dress or pant involving the techniques used in wearable
(3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab) suit, or some type of men’s clothing will art. Students will look at creative clothing
Prerequisite: Completion of CT 110. be constructed. The individual student from a cultural and historic point of view.
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 097, READ will select a project to satisfy desires Students will construct a three-piece
097 and MATH 050. related to creative, personal, or vocational ensemble. A variety of designer patterns,
This course is designed to meet the pursuits. (CSU, AVC) techniques, and fabrics will be used.
skills, needs and demands for instruction, (AVC) (R3)
techniques and selection of men’s and CT 199 *WORK
women’s speed tailored jackets and/or EXPERIENCE CT 242 *PATTERN MAKING
coats. Students will fit and construct both 1–4 units BY FLAT PATTERN
a lined and unlined jacket. This course hours vary 3.5 units
extends and enriches current course Prerequisite: Students must be registered 5 hours weekly
offerings in clothing construction. This in at least 7 units (including the Work (3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab)
course is required for all Clothing and Experience units) and have approval of Prerequisite: Completion of CT 110.
Textile majors. (CSU, AVC) (R3) instructor supervising work experience Advisory: Eligibility for READ 097 and
subject area. Prior to enrolling, students MATH 050.
CT 120 *INTRODUCTION TO must attend a scheduled orientation. Students will develop skills in creating
SERGERS The Work Experience program provides original design through flat pattern
3.5 units supervised employment extending process, correct fitting techniques and
5 hours weekly classroom-based learning to an on-the- basic construction of muslin “sloper” will
(3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab) job learning situation. Students meet result in a filled personal pattern by which
Advisory: Eligibility for READ 097 and with instructor by arrangement to discuss all designs and styles can be applied and
MATH 050. learning objectives, along with experi- drafted. (CSU, AVC)
An introductory course covering the ences and/or problems arising on the job.
operation and maintenance of a serger/ (CSU, AVC) (R3) CT 243 *DRAPING FOR
overlock machine. Threading for the FASHION DESIGN
three thread, four thread, and five thread CT 213 *CLOTHING 3.5 units
serger/overlock will be demonstrated. CONSTRUCTION III: 5 hours weekly
Maintenance and needle types for (3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab)
different operations will be covered.
FASHION SEWING
Prerequisite: Completion of CT 112 or
3.5 units
Tension setting for a variety of thread CT 213.
5 hours weekly
weights and types will be included. A Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 097,
(3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab)
technique notebook will be developed to READ 099 and MATH 050.
Prerequisite: Completion of CT 110.
demonstrate the construction techniques Advanced clothing construction course of
Advisory: Eligibility for READ 097 and
and terms for the variety of basic serger pattern making using draping techniques.
MATH 050.
operations. Five basic serged garments Custom patterns of various designs will
Advanced clothing construction course
will be constructed during the class. be draped. Pattern making by draping
involving the techniques used in fashion
This class is recommended for both of custom patterns in muslin on dress
sewing. Instruction and practice in
the home sewer and the student who is form or live models will be made for any
techniques used to create couture and
seeking a career in the clothing industry. garment. Some are cut in intended fabric
custom garments. Techniques of handling
It is designed to meet the minimum and constructed. Design of personal
special and difficult fabrics, special and
entry level qualifications for clothing dress form will be demonstrated. This
designer patterns. Features fine finishing
occupations. This class is required for the class provides vocational education for
details. This course is required for all
clothing and textiles majors. All students students entering the clothing profession.
clothing majors. (CSU, AVC) (R3)
(CSU, AVC)
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