Fashion Design

This course introduces the student to the basic development of fashion. Students will be exposed to garment construction, sketching techniques, fabrics and textiles, fashion history, and fashion show production. This course will also focus on résumé and portfolio building. At the end of each semester, students will participate in the CCTE Fashion Show, wearing their own apparel and garments.

Students will be prepared for post secondary education and career choices related to the textile and apparel industry. Students will be expected to develop an advanced technical understanding of the business aspects of fashion. This course will focus on creating a fashion line of clothing, creating a brand and logo, entrepreneurship, fashion merchandising, marketing, and retailing. Second year students also participate in the CCTE Fashion Show at the end of each semester.