Fashion Department

Prepare for Career in Fashion Design and Merchandising

From design concepts and clothing construction to styling and fashion coordination, the Fashion Department offers a range of classes and programs to equip you with the skills to be successful in fashion design and merchandising fields. Led by faculty with a range of expertise, our classes are hands-on and lively giving your real-life experience and are designed to give you exposure to a variety of fashion experiences.

Degree & Certificate Programs

Our degree and certificate programs will prepare you with a strong basis in design concepts, industry terminology, and technical and professional skills expected in the fashion industry.

Degrees

A two-year course of study that leads to an AS Degree

Choose from the Fashion Design (AS) or the Fashion Merchandising (AS).

Certificates

Programs Range from 2 - 4 months

Choose from Fashion Design, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Merchandising, and/or, Fashion Styling and Personal Styling.

Learn More About the Fashion Program

FASHION FRIDAY DROP-INS

We are hosting virtual office hours every Friday, 1PM - 2PM.

If you have any questions, need help filling out forms, or need help navigating the Fashion programs and CCSF.. Drop in! We're here to help.

Zoom Conference Link: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/93032948585

For more information, email fashion@ccsf.edu.

About the Department

The mission of the Fashion Design and Merchandising programs is to provide the highest quality of instruction in a lively and diverse environment that encourages interaction with others who share this passion. The program offers a structured and experiential learning process to help students discover the concepts and challenges of today's fashion business and become equipped with the necessary skills to become successful in the Fashion Design and Merchandising fields. The department faculty and students alike work to make the fashion program at City College the most successful of its kind in the county.