Fashion Design & Merchandising
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- CTSOs (Career and Technical Student Organizations)
- Certificates
- Dual Enrollment
- Internships
Fashion Design & Merchandising
Fashion Design & Merchandising - CTE Program of Study
The Fashion Design and Merchandising program is designed to prepare students for employment or advanced postsecondary coursework in fashion design production, apparel sales, custom fashion design, supervisory positions in apparel manufacturing, and as buyers for retail establishments. A student completing this program will possess the technical knowledge and skills associated with fashion design, production and selection, wholesale purchasing, sales, and promotion. In addition to technical skills, students completing this program will also develop advanced critical thinking, career development, applied academic skills, employability skills, basic business practices, and leadership skills required for entry into fashion design and merchandising occupations. The program utilizes a delivery system made up of four integral parts: formal/technical instruction, experiential learning, supervised occupational experience, and the Career and Technical Student Organization, FCCLA.
Fashion Design Courses:
- LM102 Fashion Design I
- LM103 Fashion Design II
- CT333 Fashion Design Internship
Dual Enrollment Courses:
- TEC109: Introduction to Fashion and Merchandising (MCC, 3-credit course)
- TEC110: Basic Sewing Skills (MCC, 3-credit course)
- TEC115: Fashion Design (MCC, 3-credit course)
$79,290* Average Annual Wage
*Bureau of Labor at Statistics September 2024 Wage Estimates
- Fashion Designer
- Educator
- Entrepreneur
- Personal Stylist
- Retail Sales
- Merchandiser
Industry Certifications:
- NRF Foundation RISE US: Retail Indistry Fundamentals
Career and Technical Student Organization: FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America)
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a Career and Technical Student Organization that functions as an integral part of the Family and Consumer Sciences education curriculum and operates within the school system. To learn more go to https://fcclainc.org/
Student Testimonials
Lucy Gustafson - Desert Ridge High School
How has CTE positively impacted your high school experience?
"I’ve met more people with interests like mine. Doing things that I am passionate about also makes my school day overall more enjoyable."
Why did you decide to take Fashion & Merchandising?
"I decided to take this course because I was learning how to sew on my own and thought that this course would be a good way to expand on that knowledge."
- Desert Ridge High
- Gilbert High
- Highland High
- Mesquite High
