Fashion Design

Connect with ACC Fashion Design on Instagram, #austinccfashiondesign 

The Fashion Design Department is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. ACBSP is the premier accrediting association for business schools and programs with a focus on teaching excellence.

The Austin Community College District is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees and certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Austin Community College District.

Program Mapping is part of ACC's implementation of "guided pathways" to help students finish college on time, prepare for employment, career advancement, or university transfer. Students are encouraged to download and retain this Fashion Design Associates of Applied Science degree and the Fashion Design Level 1 certificate Program Map.

For more information on textbooks, syllabi, advising and other useful information, please visit  ACC Fashion Design, or contact us directly -Victoria Taylor, Department Chair, 512-223-7906

In addition to the courses listed in this section, the following Marketing courses are also required for the Fashion Design Award Plans:

FSHN 1301 - Textiles

FSHD 1302 - Introduction to Fashion

FSHD 1311 - Fashion History

Atkinson, Stephanie

16 Week Session: January 16 - May 12

FSHD 1346 Fashion Illustration Media

**This course uses waitlisting. See instructions and other information at https://www.austincc.edu/students/registration/waitlists.

*This course qualifies for discounted Adobe Creative Cloud access. After registering for this course, please use this link for more information and to purchase your license: https://www.austincc.edu/adobe.

Chang, Janie

16 Week Session: January 16 - May 12

FSHD 2306 Draping

**This course uses waitlisting. See instructions and other information at https://www.austincc.edu/students/registration/waitlists.

Required Prerequisites - FSHD 1324 Ready to Wear Construction and FSHD 1328 Flat Pattern Design 1

Department Chair Approval is required

Gallehugh, Suzanna

16 Week Session: January 16 - May 12

FSHD 1322 Fashion Sketching

**This course uses waitlisting. See instructions and other information at https://www.austincc.edu/students/registration/waitlists.

Hsi, Yvonne

16 Week Session: January 16 - May 12

FSHD 1328 Flat Pattern Design I

**This course uses waitlisting. See instructions and other information at https://www.austincc.edu/students/registration/waitlists.

Students are encouraged to enroll concurrently with FSHD 1324 Ready to Wear Construction
If students have additional questions, please contact the Department Chair

Kang-Yuen, Janie

16 Week Session: January 16 - May 12

FSHD 1318 Apparel Computer Systems

**This course uses waitlisting. See instructions and other information at https://www.austincc.edu/students/registration/waitlists.

This is an advanced computer class.  Recommended prerequisite FSHD 1346 Fashion Illustration Media.

*This course qualifies for discounted Adobe Creative Cloud access. After registering for this course, please use this link for more information and to purchase your license: https://www.austincc.edu/adobe.

FSHD 1324 Ready To Wear Construction

**This course uses waitlisting. See instructions and other information at https://www.austincc.edu/students/registration/waitlists.

Students are encouraged to enroll concurrently with FSHD 1328 Flat Pattern Design
If students have additional questions, please contact the Department Chair

Lindy, Erica

16 Week Session: January 16 - May 12

FSHD 1351 Design Construction Techniques

**This course uses waitlisting. See instructions and other information at https://www.austincc.edu/students/registration/waitlists.

Required Prerequisites-  FSHD 1324 Ready to Wear Construction

Recommended Prerequisite - FSHD 1328 Flat Pattern Design 1

Department Chair Approval is required

Morales, Candy

16 Week Session: January 16 - May 12

FSHD 1324 Ready To Wear Construction

**This course uses waitlisting. See instructions and other information at https://www.austincc.edu/students/registration/waitlists.

Students are encouraged to enroll concurrently with FSHD 1328 Flat Pattern Design
If students have additional questions, please contact the Department Chair

FSHD 1351 Design Construction Techniques

**This course uses waitlisting. See instructions and other information at https://www.austincc.edu/students/registration/waitlists.

Required Prerequisites-  FSHD 1324 Ready to Wear Construction

Recommended Prerequisite - FSHD 1328 Flat Pattern Design 1

Department Chair Approval is required

Taylor, Victoria

16 Week Session: January 16 - May 12

FSHD 1328 Flat Pattern Design I

**This course uses waitlisting. See instructions and other information at https://www.austincc.edu/students/registration/waitlists.

Students are encouraged to enroll concurrently with FSHD 1324 Ready to Wear Construction
If students have additional questions, please contact the Department Chair

FSHD 2306 Draping

**This course uses waitlisting. See instructions and other information at https://www.austincc.edu/students/registration/waitlists.

Required Prerequisites - FSHD 1324 Ready to Wear Construction and FSHD 1328 Flat Pattern Design 1

Department Chair Approval is required

FSHD 2341 Pattern Grading

**This course uses waitlisting. See instructions and other information at https://www.austincc.edu/students/registration/waitlists.

Required Prerequisites - FSHD 1328 Flat Pattern Design 1

Department Chair Approval is required

FSHD 2344 Fashion Collection Production

CAPSTONE COURSE

Required Prerequisites - FSHD 2343 - Fashion Collection Design

Department Chair Approval is required

FSHD 2388 Internship - Fashion/Apparel Design