Fashion Design Program

The fashion design program at Seattle Central Community College prepares students in fashion and textile design, as well as costume design for theatre and film. The program focuses on applying artistic principals and techniques to the professional design of commercial fashion and accessories and the management of fashion development projects. Program courses include: apparel and accessory design, flat pattern design, computer-assisted design and manufacturing, concept planning, labor and cost analysis, history of fashion, fabric art and printing, and management and operations. Get more details below including other Washington colleges that offer fashion design program.

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Seattle Central Community College

Also known as Seattle Central College

6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA

Seattle Central Community College (SCCC) is a two-year associate degree-awarding public educational institution that enrolls over 7,000 students. Located at 1701 Broadway in Seattle, WA, the mission of SCCC is to promote educational excellence in a multicultural urban setting by providing opportunities for academic achievement, workplace preparation and service to the community.

The Associate of Arts, Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees granted by the college are specifically designed to cater to students planning a four-year program at a regular college. The college has also recently introduced a Bachelor of Applied Behavioral Science for those who have earned an A.A.S. degree in Social & Human Services or Interpreter Training. DTA/MRP Associate programs are also available for those seeking a career in Elementary and Middle School, or Secondary Math education. Per the DTA, all 90 credits can be transferred to one of many Washington State colleges for those pursuing higher education after their Associate’s degree.

Campus life is rich at SCCC: With a well-appointed library, health and fitness centers, art and dining opportunities abounding, students are encouraged to find the right balance between academics and extracurricular activities.

Financial aid is available to those who qualify, and the college also runs several programs and waivers that help in various ways. A Veteran’s benefits program is also on offer at the college.

Several student services are offered at the college, including disability support, career counseling, IT services and much more.

Students Enrolled in the Fashion Design Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Seattle Central College offers an associate's degree program in fashion design.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Fashion Designers

Description

Design clothing and accessories. Create original designs or adapt fashion trends.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, fashion designers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $84990

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).