Fashion Careers College (FCC) / California is a private postsecondary business school founded to provide a postsecondary, collegiate-level education for students seeking successful careers in the fashion industry. Fashion Careers College / California has developed Degree and Certificate programs to train students entering the fashion industry, as well as short-term seminars. As such, FCC / California responds to the trend toward higher education among fashion professionals by providing classroom-based, instructor-lead education.

The mission of Fashion Careers College California is career and life preparation for individuals seeking to become professionals in the fashion industry. Through Specialized Associate Degrees in Fashion Business and Technology and in Fashion Design and Technology, Certificates in Fashion Design and Technology and Fashion Business and Technology, FCC / California seeks to impart a large body of fashion-related theory and practical knowledge augmented by general education skills and knowledge from the , students' participation in special workshops, elective tracks, courses, fashion tours, internships, volunteer work and counselling. Students should expect that their FCC / California education will equip them with skills for adult life and a fashion career. Faculty should expect students to acquire fashion knowledge, critical thinking, analytical skills and to adopt the value of life-long learning. Employers will expect graduates to apply their new values, skills and knowledge to a career in the fashion industry. The community at large will expect excellence, both in its programs and its graduates.

For Degree and Certificate programs, the typical graduate will be trained for entry level positions including, but not limited to the following job titles:

  • Visual Display Artist

  • Assistant Designer

  • Computer Patternmaker

  • Buyer

  • Merchandise Manager

  • Store Manager

  • Computer Marker Maker

  • Costume Designer

  • Boutique Owner

  • Showroom Sales Representative

  • Special Events Coordinator

  • Assistant Product Developer Assistant

  • Inventory Control Analyst
     

FCC / California is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), USA

Highlights

  • Accredited by Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), USA

  • Excellent Library & Computer labs for research

  • Community involvement

  • Golden hanger fashion awards (click here to see video)

  • Fashion shows

  • Internships (2 credits will be through internships)

  • Study tours / Study groups

  • Career planning and placement

  • Scholarships and financial aid are available for those who qualify

  • Founded: 1979

  • Location: San Diego, California, USA

  • Language of Instruction: English

  • Start Dates: January / April / July / September

 

               

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