Fashion Technology & Production Services

Discover the industry of fashion.

Introduction:

This program provides technical skill proficiency and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning, and problem-solving skills. The program also enhances work attitudes, general employability skills, technical and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication career cluster.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Study fashion trends and anticipate designs that will appeal to consumers

• Decide on a theme for a collection

• Use computer-aided design programs (CAD) to create designs

• Visit manufacturers or trade shows to get fabric samples

• Select fabrics, embellishments, colors, or style for each garment or accessory

• Work with other designers or team members to create a prototype design

• Present design ideas to the creative director or showcase them in fashion or trade shows

• Oversee the final production of their designs

Career Opportunities:

• Fashion Designer
• Industrial Designer
• Purchasing Manager
• Pattern Designer

Employment Outlook:

Employment of fashion designers is projected to grow 0% from 2020 to 2030.

Salary:

The average wage for this career in Florida is $30.08 hourly or $62,570 annually

Completion Requirements:

The entire program is 750/1050 hours. Students can earn a certificate at the completion of the following Occupational Completion Points (OCPs):

OCP	COURSE	HOURS
OCP A	Garment Fabrication Specialist Industrial Seamstress Introduction to Patternmaking and Entrepreneurship	150 Hours
OCP B	Alterations Specialist AND Tailor for Menswear OR Formalwear Specialist	300 Hours
OCP C	Costume Specialist OR Accessories Specialist OR Intimate Apparel Specialist	300 Hours
OCP D	Embroiderer Embroidery Digitizer	300 Hours
OCP E	CAD Patternmaker I CAD Patternmaker II	300 Hours
		Total Hours: 1050

Location & Course’s Schedule:

Fashion Technology & Production Services is available at the following school (s):

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Source

• Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Fashion Designers, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/fashion-designers.htm.