Fashion Illustration

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Fashion Illustration includes an advanced study of proportion and techniques used in drawing fashion figures and flats. Various art supplies are used to illustrate fabrics, textures, and patterns. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Fashion Design is also available.

Details

Field of Interest
Visual and Performing Arts
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Fashion Illustration (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5941
Total credits required
26
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2020
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You'll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

  1. Create illustrations for fashion design using traditional and computer-assisted drawing methods.
  2. Render intricate fabrics with specialty textures and patterns.
  3. Develop portfolio illustrations with flats and fabric swatches, using a variety of art supplies.
  4. Incorporate principles and elements of design in original illustrations.
  5. Complete a final rendering using course techniques including silhouette, exaggeration, and dramatic illustrative style.
  6. Utilize technical and creative skills in portfolio development.
  7. Create hand-painted textile designs using fabric properties and illustration techniques.

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based annual median wages* for this program. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information.

Fashion Designers

$53,500

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

$52,220

* Wage information sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Program. Updated May 2022.

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
TEC125 Fashion Design Critical course Gateway course HU 3
TEC134 Fashion Illustration I 3
TEC222 Textiles 3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
TEC115 Textiles: Hand Painting 1
TEC135 Fashion Illustration II 3
TEC138 Fashion Illustration: Menswear Spring Semester Only 3
TEC139 Fashion Illustration: Children's Wear 3
TEC221 Computer-Assisted Fashion Design 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
TEC136 Fashion Illustration III 3
TEC236 Portfolio Development 1

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
TEC125 Fashion Design Critical course Gateway course HU 3
TEC134 Fashion Illustration I 3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
TEC135 Fashion Illustration II 3
TEC221 Computer-Assisted Fashion Design 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
TEC222 Textiles 3
TEC115 Textiles: Hand Painting 1
TEC136 Fashion Illustration III 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
TEC138 Fashion Illustration: Menswear Spring Semester Only 3
TEC139 Fashion Illustration: Children's Wear 3
TEC236 Portfolio Development 1
Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

  • HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=148298).

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.