Course Overview!

The Undergraduate Certificate in Fashion, Fiber, and Materials offered by the Department of Art at California State University, Los Angeles, provides a comprehensive introduction to apparel production and design through an artistic lens. The program integrates technical skills, theoretical knowledge, and creative expression, aiming to equip students with a foundational understanding of the fashion industry. The curriculum encompasses a range of subjects that explore the history, theory, and practice of fashion, fiber, and materials. Students will develop both practical skills in studio-based work and a strong theoretical basis in the field. The program's focus on creativity, artistic expression, and technical mastery will prepare students for various roles within the fashion industry or for further education.

Course Structure

The certificate program consists of a total of 15 units. It is comprised of 6 units of required courses and 9 units of electives. Required courses include Introduction to Fashion, Fiber, and Materials (ART 2100) and Body, Appearance, and Adornment (ART 2140). Elective courses offer a choice from Fashion, Fiber, and Materials Studio: Structure (ART 2111), Fashion, Fiber, and Materials Studio: Surface (ART 2112), Historic Survey of Fashion, Fiber and Materials (ART 2130), Social Engagement with Fashion, Fiber, and Materials (ART 3110), Fashion, Fiber, and Materials Studio: Form (ART 3113), and Mapping Fashion, Fiber, and Materials (ART 4115). Students must select 9 units from these elective options to complete the certificate.