How to Get Started
To get started in the Fashion Design program, complete the admissions process at El Centro College.
When you meet with an academic advisor, mention your interest in the Fashion Design program so he or she can help you determine which courses you should take.
If you are planning to earn an associate degree or certificate, please note that you must complete 25 percent of your degree requirements at the college awarding the degree.
Tuition
Dallas County residents pay $123 per three-hour class — that’s $41 per credit hour, or less than $500 for a full semester load of 12 credit hours.
Compare that to what you’d pay elsewhere! See DCCCD tuition rates for tuition according to your place of residency.
Courses Offered (Curriculum)
Our catalog provides detailed information about the courses we offer and the courses required for the following associate degrees and certificate:
Accreditation
All seven DCCCD colleges are accredited by the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and are members of the American Association of Community Colleges, the Association of Texas Colleges and Universities (formerly the college section of the Texas State Teachers Association) and the League for Innovation in the Community College.
Related Programs
Not sure exactly what you want to study? Consider other fashion- and design-related programs at DCCCD. The catalog notes which of our seven colleges offer a particular degree or certificate.
Developing Skills for Success
This is a hands-on program where you’ll learn Fashion Design from the ground up. You’ll learn sketching, sewing, cutting, pinning and draping to create original garments. We want you to know the fundamentals of design backward and forward so that it will be second nature when you hit the fast pace of the real-world fashion industry.
Faculty Profiles
Our Fashion Design faculty members have not only relevant degrees but also real-world experience in the industry, which makes them able to relate to the challenges you’ll face at work. Our instructors work closely with you one-on-one, encouraging you and helping you to succeed in school and on the job.
See profiles of our Fashion Design faculty.
Transferring From DCCCD
Fashion Design courses are designed for direct entry into the workforce. However, if you are interested in earning a degree at a four-year institution, please visit the Transfer Services Web site for guidance on the transfer process.
Links to Additional Information
Note: Links to the following Internet sites are provided for your convenience and information and do not constitute official endorsement by DCCCD.
- College Board’s Major: Fashion Design summarizes the profession and gives tips on finding fashion design schools.
- The Fashion Group International (FGI) is a global, nonprofit, professional organization with more than 5,000 members in the fashion industry. Its mission is to provide insight on major trends and a gateway to the influence that fashion plays in the marketplace.
- The Princeton Review’s A Day in the Life of a Fashion Designer offers an overview of the skills and duties required to succeed in the business.
- Style Career.com’s How to Become a Fashion Designer covers breaking into the field and starting a business or fashion line.
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Contact Us
If you have questions about the Fashion Design program that aren’t answered on our Web site, please feel free to contact us.