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The Fashion department prepares students with discipline specific skills and knowledge leading to employment in Visual Merchandising, Buyer, RetailManagement, Fashion Styling, Apparel Manufacturing, Advertising, Event Planning and many other fashion related fields. We offer courses in textiles,visual merchandising, retail management and sales, and clothing construction. The Fashion department also offers internships in the field of fashion.

Transfer requirements in Fashion are available in the Counseling Department. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for specifictransfer requirements.

Contact InformationFashion Faculty Contact 

Tiffany Wainwright | tiffanyw@cos.edu

Consumer and Family Studies Division Chair

Millicent Owens | (559) 730-3845 | millio@cos.eduTule: 502-B | Visalia Campus

Dean of Business, Social Science, and Consumer Family Studies

Jesse Wilcoxson | (559) 737-6281 | jessew@cos.edu Kern: 716 | Visalia Campus

Associate Degree• Associate of Science in Fashion Merchandising and Design (AS) (https://catalog.cos.edu/areas-study/fashion/associate-science-fashion-

merchandising-design-as)

Certificates• Certificate of Achievement in Fashion Merchandising (https://catalog.cos.edu/areas-study/fashion/certificate-achievement-fashion-

merchandising)• Skill Certificate in Fashion Merchandising (https://catalog.cos.edu/areas-study/fashion/skill-certificate-fashion-merchandising)

For a complete list of courses and descriptions visit: COURSES (https://catalog.cos.edu/course-descriptions)

FASH 076 Textiles 3unit(s)Hours: 3 Lecture/DiscussionIntroduction to basic textiles; the study of fibers, yarns and fabric identifications, with emphasis on various processes of textile manufacturing, fabricfinishes, sustainability/environmental concerns and appropriates for end use. This course qualifies for various Fashion Vocational Certificates.Advisory on Recommended Preparation: ENGL 261 or equivalent college course with a minimum grade of C or eligibility for ENGL 001 as determinedby COS Placement Procedures (https://catalog.cos.edu/placement-procedures).

FASH 139 Fashion Sales and Promotion 3unit(s)Hours: 3 Lecture/DiscussionFashion sales and promotion is an overview of marketing, sales and business practices that support retail sales. The course will focus on salestechniques including personal selling, relationship selling, visual merchandising and special events.

FASH 140 Intro to the Fashion Industry 3unit(s)Hours: 3 Lecture/DiscussionOverview of the fashion industry including the organization, structure and interrelationship of industries and services in apparel and fashionbusinesses. Includes terminology, designers, trade organizations and publications, as well as career and professional opportunities.

FASH 141 Principles of Fashion 3unit(s)Hours: 3 Lecture/DiscussionAnalysis of clothing and fashion, including the interplay among social, psychological, cultural, economic, aesthetic, and physical factors. Includes theanalysis of wardrobe, color selection , image and line for individuals.

FASH 142 Visual Merchandising and Sales 3unit(s)Hours: 3 Lecture/DiscussionInstruction in successfully merchandising a retail store, daily operations, inventory control, customer service and managing the sales force. Courseis designed to develop competencies in entry-level retail management and should be taken before or concurrent with WEXP193Z, a work experiencecourse.

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FASH 143 Fashion Career Readiness 3unit(s)Hours: 3 Lecture/DiscussionFashion industry career development will provide a broad perspective of career opportunities throughout the fashion industry. Students will explorecareer development, areas of interest, and career path opportunities as they relate to the fashion industry. This course will also identify workplaceprofessionalism, appropriate dress codes, job search engines, resume building techniques, and mock cover letters related to a specific area of interest.

FASH 146 Retail Management 3unit(s)Hours: 3 Lecture/DiscussionThis course provides an introduction to management in the fashion industry. Areas of emphasis include apparel buying, multi-channel retail andconsumer behavior. The course will also review occupation opportunities within retail management.

FASH 160 Clothing Construction 3unit(s)Hours: 2 Lecture/Discussion

3 Lab

Instruction in the principles of clothing construction from pattern to completed garment, with an emphasis on fabric performance, fit and constructiontechniques for both knit and woven fabrics.

FASH 161 Clothing Construction 2 3unit(s)Hours: 2 Lecture/Discussion

3 Lab

The second semester study of the principles of clothing construction for women and men. Topics covered include construction techniques forgarments utilizing darts, buttons. sleeves, plackets, pockets and more.Advisory on Recommended Preparation: FASH 160 or equivalent college course with a minimum grade of C.

FASH 162 Fashion Design-Pattern Making 3unit(s)Hours: 1.5 Lecture/Discussion

4.5 Lab

A study of apparel design using flat pattern techniques including design, drafting, and construction of garments.Advisory on Recommended Preparation: FASH 160 or FASH 161 or equivalent college course with a minimum grade of C.

FASH 262 Fashion Lab 0.5unit(s)Hours: 2 LabStudents will explore the processes and procedures to the production of a fashion show. This course will accommodate both fashion merchandisingand design students. Areas of responsibilities will be identified and developed as they relate to fashion show production, clothing construction,marketing, organization, and sponsorship relationships. Students will apply what they have learned by producing an annual fashion show. In additionstudents will be provided an opportunity to explore the COS Closet, which will provide professional clothing for students at COS.

FASH 263 Basic Sewing 3unit(s)Hours: 2 Lecture/Discussion

3 Lab

A basic sewing construction course, including commercial pattern use and clothing construction techniques.

FASH 264 Fashion in Southern California 1unit(s)Hours: 1 Lecture/DiscussionStudents will discover the details and business practices of Fashion Marts in the United States and in California. Students will travel to SouthernCalifornia for a day trip to experience the fashion industry, explore different career opportunities within different vendors and participate in a coursediscussion board.

FASH 271 Fashion Show Production 2unit(s)Hours: 1 Lecture/Discussion

4 Lab

Students will explore the processes and procedures to the production of a fashion event. This course will accommodate both fashion merchandisingand design students. Areas of responsibilities will be identified and developed as they relate to fashion production, clothing construction, styling,coordinating, marketing, organization, and sponsorship relationships. Students will apply what they have learned by producing an fashion event.

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