Plan of Study: Fashion Designer Career Goal (O*Net Code): Examples: Fashion Designer (27-1022), Sketch Artist (27-1013), Commercial & Industrial Designer (27-1021). Suggested High School Courses English 9, World Civilizations, Intro to Geography, Algebra I, Core Academic Suggested Electives:
Introduction to Physical Science, Integrated Science(Honors classes Courses*: Arapahoe Douglas
th also available) Career and Technical 9 Career Path Art I, Relationships, Independent Living, Adult Issues, Child School. Courses: Development, Teen Choices, Business Principals www.actsinfo.org English I0, US History (Electives: Anthropology, World Core Academic Suggested Electives:
Geography),Geometry or Algebra 11 Biology, Astronomy Courses*: Relationships th (Elective)Foreign Language (Honors classes also available) Independent Living 10 Career Path Adult Issues Interior Design, Relationships, Independent Living, Adult Issues, Child Courses: Child Development Development, Teen Choices Art II or Drafting/CAD Teen Choices English Elective (American Literature, Journalism, Creative Writing, Suggested Electives: Drama/Debate, etc.), Western Civilization or AP European History Culinary Arts - ACTS (Electives: AP Human Geography, Anthropology, Colorado History, Core Academic Interior Design World Religions, Film History, Intro to Law, Russian History, Sociology, Courses*: Fashion Design World Geography, or Psychology), Algebra II, Probability and Statistics Community Employment th or Pre-Calculus, Chemistry, (Electives: Astronomy, Zoology, Plant Experience 11 Science, Genetics or Meterology) HighSchool Fashion Design, Interior Design, Entrepreneurship, Relationships,
Admission Requirements Admission Career Path Independent Living, Adult Issues, Child Development, Teen Choices Courses: Graphic Design(ACTS), Community Employment Experience, Academic Internship
* Default includes CDHE Higher Education Education Higher CDHE includes * Default English Literature, World Literature, Government, Economics/Civics Suggested Electives: (Electives: AP Human Geography, Anthropology, Colorado History, Business Technology 1 Core Academic World Religions, Film History, Intro. to Law, Russian History, Sociology, Advanced Business
Courses*: World Geography or Psychology), Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Tech 2 th Probability and Statistics, Calculus or AP Statistics Physics, (Electives: Integrated Business
12 Astronomy, Zoology, Plant Science, Genetics or Meterology) Tech 3 Tech Studies Career Path Design Projects Courses: All above and suggested electives, Community Employment Woodworking Experience, Academic Internship
Secondary to Postsecondary Linkages & Certifications
Postsecondary Credit Options: th th
PSEO (Post Secondary Enrollment Options - 11 and 12 grade, up to two classes/semester for 2 years),
Industry Recognized Certificate(s) or License(s):
Learning Not Applicable
Recognition forAdvanced
Entrance Exams/ Postsecondary Programs Available in Colorado Colorado Institutions Requirements
AVS: Emily Griffith Opportunity School Community colleges/Colleges:
Graphic Design and Illustration, Graphic Design, Arapahoe Community College, High School Professional Sewing Colorado Mountain College, Comm. College diploma/GED
Certificate of Denver, Northeastern Junior College,
Trinidad State Junior College
Education Colorado Mountain College, CC of Denver,
Graphic Design High School Opportunities
Postsecondary Northeastern Junior College, Trinidad State diploma/GED
Degree Junior College Associate
Career & Technical Education is delivered through the Colorado Community College System www.cccs.edu
Colorado State University, Fort Lewis Fashion Design, Apparel Design and Production, See each College, Mesa State College school's Graphic Design
More options: Admissions Degree
Bachelor http://www.collegeincolorado.org/home.aspx website.
Colorado State University , University of Design and Merchandising, MA; Art, MA; Art & See each Northern Colorado, Adams State College school's Design, MA ; Art, MA
More options: Admissions Degree
Graduate http://www.collegeincolorado.org/home.aspx website.
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Cluster Overview: The Arts, AV Technology and Communication Career Cluster prepares students for careers in designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services.
Extended Learning Experiences Curricular Experiences: Extracurricular Experiences:
FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) Art DECA FCCLA Student Leadership Conference/Competition FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) Career Fairs Speech and Debate Team Club Educational Tours Language Immersion Programs School Newspaper Speech & Debate Team Yearbook
Work-Based Learning Experiences: Program Accreditation and/or Professional Association(s): Career Preparation – Paid and Unpaid, Job Shadowing, Internships, Community Employment Experience, Informational Interviews and Academic Fashion Group International Internship (available through Advisory Committee and International Textile & Apparel Association other business partners).
Service Learning Experiences:
Campus Service Organizations, Community Service Volunteer, Peer Tutoring/Peer Mentoring
Career Options: Salary Range:
Merchandise Displayer Visual Merchandiser
$ Certificate
Career & Technical Education is delivered through the Colorado Community College System www.cccs.edu
Fashion Designer, Sketch Artist, Commercial & Industrial Designer Assistant Technical Designer
$$- $$$
Degree Associate Associate
Fashion Designer, Design Department Head , Illustrator, Pattern Designer, Sketch Artist
$$ - $$$$
Degree Bachelor Bachelor
Chief Designer, Costume Designer, Design Instructor/Professor, Graphic Designer, Head Designer, High-Fashion Designer $$$ - $$$$
Magazine Editor Degree
Graduate Graduate * $ = $15-25,000; $$ = $25-55,000; $$$ = $55-90,000; $$$$ = Above $90,000
Career & Technical Education is delivered through the Colorado Community College System www.cccs.edu