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Fashion Design Technologies

What it is

In the Fashion Design Technologies program, you will receive extensive hands-on training in design, manufacturing, alteration and fitting by industry-experienced instructors and gain a sense of personal accomplishment. The program is the only one of its kind in the upper Midwest and will teach you to produce finished, professional garments from pattern to final product.

Highlights

  • Unique. Our Apparel Technologies program is the only one of its kind in the region.
  • Location. The Apparel Technologies program is conveniently located in Downtown Minneapolis.
  • Our Expert Faculty. Thanks to a low student‐to‐teacher ratio, you will receive personal attention from qualified, experienced faculty members with unique industry backgrounds.
  • Industry Standard Technology and Facilities. Our technology provides outstanding experience to prepare students to be industry leaders.
  • Fashion Show. Annual event featuring capstone collections of graduating students.
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Award Requirements and Course Descriptions & Outlines

Please select the award below to view the degree options and requirements in the college catalog.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Execute product development and design processes that honor equity, diversity, inclusion, and sustainability
  2. Proficiently and safely operate and maintain common apparel industry industrial equipment
  3. Identify improper garment fit in all body types and resolve by implementing corrective adjustments
  4. Effectively communicate design concepts, create original fashion designs with hand and digital rendering techniques, and embrace diverse cultural influences, body types, and perspectives within the design process
  5. Draft, manipulate, and modify garment patterns manually and digitally
  6. Design and construct a series of garments with foundational techniques, industrial equipment, and innovative technologies.