These firms require personnel trained in the design and technical aspects of clothing production. Los Angeles is the leading center for apparel manufacturing in the United States. The comprehensive two year program stresses industrial problem solving using professional techniques. In addition, they will understand and be able to apply computer technology to industry related tasks. These internships offer students real life experiences and potential for permanent employment.īy fulfilling the program requirements, students are proficient in construction and assembly, patternmaking and grading, technical and fashion illustration, and draping techniques used to manufacture soft goods. In addition, the apparel community provides internship opportunities for department students through the Cooperative Education courses.
The Sharon Tate Costume Collection houses a vast collection of apparel from noted designers and historical costumes, used to inspire students and offer creative solutions to design problems. Foreign and domestic fashion publications are available for student reference as well as an extensive collection of historical fashion magazines. Fashion professionals are invited to work with and critique student designs and prominent speakers visit the campus on a regular basis to lecture on current fashion industry trends.
The fashion community contributes to the program through student scholarships donated by professional groups, companies and individuals. The newest computer lab was developed to answer industry demand for training in fashion and technical illustration using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
In addition, the college has state of the art computer lab classrooms where instruction is offered in Gerber Technology, Lectra Inc.,Tukatech and PAD Systems, which allows students to master technology along with traditional skills.
The Fashion Design classrooms are equipped like design rooms complete with industrial sewing machines, pressing equipment, grading machines, dress forms and industrial cutting tables.
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