Fashion Design

Whether your interest is designing for high fashion, sportswear, or loungewear, drawing with pencil or via computer-aided design (CAD) are tools of the trade along with sewing, understanding textiles, and color and design theory.  The Fashion Design program provides the opportunity to take your passion for drawing and design and turn it into a career through either a 5-semester certification or an Associate of Applied Science degree.

What’s the Job Outlook for positions in Fashion Designers?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the outlook for positions in fashion design is projected to grow by 3% from 2021-2031. 

The following positions are similar occupations to Fashion Designer:

  • Art Director
  • Floral Designer
  • Graphic Designer

Citation: Bureau of Labor Statistics

62
credits required to complete Fashion Design - Associate of Applied Science Degree
35
credits required to complete Fashion Design Certificate
$77,450
is the median annual wage for a Fashion Designer

Where is WCCCD’s Fashion Design - Associate of Arts Degree and Certificate Program Offered? 

The Fashion Design - Associate of Arts Degree and Certificate program is offered at our Eastern Campus. As a WCCCD student, you can take courses, use facilities, and get involved at any of our six locations.

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Educational Affairs Contact Information

Phone: 313-496-2600

Email: edaffairs@wcccd.edu