Page 114 of Antelope Valley College 2004-2005 Catalog by Antelope Valley Community College Lancaster California

112 Clothing and Textiles Definition The clothing area addresses the personal and professional requirements of individuals seeking to improve their knowledge of clothing selection and construction techniques. Staff Program Advisement: Administrative Assistant: Faculty: Adjunct Faculty: Margaret Drake, Dean 722-6327 Maureen Rethwisch 722-6327 Evelyn Tiede 722-6392 To access adjunct faculty voice mail, dial 722-6530, then 1, the 4-digit number, followed by the sign. V.M. Ruth Cooper Nayma Karamanos Sakris Nasharian Melissa Ramiro 2245 Program Description The Clothing and Textiles program provides professional information within the context of a humanistic perspective which considers the psychological, sociological, emotional, and physical needs of individuals. The program is designed to meet the minimum entry level qualifications for clothing occupations. Distinctive Features Students take field trips to the garment district, clothing businesses, and fabric outlets to learn about current trade practices. Career Options Alteration Shops Clothing Construction Businesses Educational Institutions Retail Stores Certificate Program The Clothing and Textiles certificate requires a minimum of 27 units. A minimum of 9 units of certificate course work must be completed at AVC. (Credit earned by examination will not be included in these 9 units.) Required Courses units CT 101, Principles of Clothing Selection 3 CT 102, Textiles 3 CT 110, Clothing Construction I: Fundamentals 3.5 Program Electives 17.5 Total 27 For a recommended plan of study for the certificate, please refer to the Associate Degree plan minus the general education requirements. Program Electives: CT 112, Clothing Construction II: CT 115, Speed Tailoring CT 120, Introduction to Sergers CT 141, Tailoring CT 213, Clothing Construction III: Fashion Sewing CT 225, Clothing Construction Techniques for Wearable Art CT 242, Pattern Making by Flat Pattern CT 243, Draping for Fashion Design Pants 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 NOTE: Substitutions, with prior permission, may be made for certain courses that may not be offered in the two-year period. Associate Degree The requirements for an associate degree in Clothing and Textiles may be satisfied by completing the certificate program in addition to the associate degree requirements. (See Graduation/Associate Degree Requirements.) Except in cases of a prerequisite requirement, it is not required to take courses in exactly this sequence; they are recommended in this order to facilitate success. Recommended Plan of Study First Semester units CT 101, Principles of Clothing Selection 3 CT 110, Clothing Construction I: Fundamentals 3.5 Course from GE requirement Area B 3 Course from GE requirement Area C 3 Total 15.5 Elective 3 Second Semester units CT 102, Textiles 3 Program Elective 3.5 (CT242recommended) Course from GE requirement Area D1 3 Course from GE requirement Area D2 3 Elective 3 Total 15.5 Third Semester units Course from GE requirement Area E 3 Course from GE requirement Area A 3 Elective 3 Total 16 Program Electives 7 Fourth Semester units Course from GE requirement Area F 3 Total 13 Program Electives 7 Elective 3 Degree Total 60 Program Electives: Please refer to the Program Electives listed under the certificate program. Clothing and Textiles courses can be included in the requirements for the associate degree in Family and Consumer Education. (Please see Family and Consumer Education Program). Transfer Students planning to continue studies at a four-year college or university after AVC should visit the Transfer Resource Center and consult with a counselor as soon as possible. Additional information on official transfer articulation agreements from AVC to many CSU/UC campuses can be found at the following Web site: www.assist.org

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