![]() ![]() ![]() Students learn how to design and execute a wide variety of signs including temporary signs such as posters and paper banners plus permanent signs on wood, metal, canvas, vehicles, walls and glass. Sign makers design and produce signs to advertise and identify businesses, industries, public services, entertainment, as well as other areas. Students will also be proficient in international business processes preparing them for the global apparel market. Upon completion of the program, students will understand the cultural aspects of fashion in history, entrepreneurial opportunities in the fashion industry, and how to communicate the latest fashion trends and styling. ![]() Los Angeles has taken the lead as the largest apparel manufacturing center in the United States, and the Fashion Merchandising curriculum is designed to provide specialized training in fashion trends, and consumer demand, as well as wholesale concepts. Retail positions range from major department stores to specialty outlets, and from personal stylists to employment in wholesale manufacturing. Computer technology plays an important role in the program offering instruction on AIMS software.Retail is a major industry in Southern California and fashion constitutes one of its largest segments. The program at LATTC is unique in that it offers instruction covering both manufacturing processes and retail expertise. The program equips graduates with the skills necessary to work in the local industry as well as the global market.įashion Merchandising is the-planning, organization, and development of fashion products to be sold at a profit. Many local apparel manufacturing firms employ LATTC graduates as designers, assistant designers, grader/marker makers, pattern makers, technical designers, specification writers, and production managers. These firms require personnel trained in the design and technical aspects of clothing production. ![]() Los Angeles is the leading center for apparel manufacturing in the United States. The comprehensive two year program stresses industrial problem solving using professional techniques. In addition, they will understand and be able to apply computer technology to industry related tasks. These internships offer students real life experiences and potential for permanent employment.īy fulfilling the program requirements, students are proficient in construction and assembly, patternmaking and grading, technical and fashion illustration, and draping techniques used to manufacture soft goods. In addition, the apparel community provides internship opportunities for department students through the Cooperative Education courses. The Sharon Tate Costume Collection houses a vast collection of apparel from noted designers and historical costumes, used to inspire students and offer creative solutions to design problems. Foreign and domestic fashion publications are available for student reference as well as an extensive collection of historical fashion magazines. Fashion professionals are invited to work with and critique student designs and prominent speakers visit the campus on a regular basis to lecture on current fashion industry trends. The fashion community contributes to the program through student scholarships donated by professional groups, companies and individuals. The newest computer lab was developed to answer industry demand for training in fashion and technical illustration using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. In addition, the college has state of the art computer lab classrooms where instruction is offered in Gerber Technology, Lectra Inc.,Tukatech and PAD Systems, which allows students to master technology along with traditional skills. The Fashion Design classrooms are equipped like design rooms complete with industrial sewing machines, pressing equipment, grading machines, dress forms and industrial cutting tables. ![]()
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