JCCC’s Associate of Applied Science degree in Apparel Design and Technology prepares you to design with purpose while understanding the business behind fashion. With a strong focus on technical skills, digital tools, sustainability, and industry trends, our program equips you for careers in creative and technical design, sourcing, and trend forecasting.

Sustainability is at the heart of the Apparel Design and Technology program. Explore ethical sourcing, circular design, and responsible production critical to shaping the future of fashion. Learn from professionals with real-world backgrounds in design, product development, and fashion technology. Develop expertise in branding, trend forecasting, and market-driven design as you master cutting-edge technology including Adobe Illustrator and product lifecycle management (PLM) software to create and visualize designs in both traditional and digital formats.

Engage in career-building opportunities throughout the program. Showcase your original designs on the runway in our annual fashion show, gaining hands-on experience in garment construction, creative presentation, and professional execution. Additionally, you’ll graduate with a professional portfolio that highlights your design and technical skills, preparing you for careers in fashion design, product development, and beyond.

Whether you aspire to work for a leading brand or continue your education at a four-year institution, JCCC’s Apparel Design and Technology, AAS degree provides the foundation to build a successful career.

Students must complete all FASH courses with a “C” or higher to be awarded the AAS degree.

(Major Code 2950; CIP Code 50.0407)

Fashion Merchandising & Design Program web page

Program Learning Outcomes

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is committed to offering high-quality affordable programs that focus on developing knowledge and skills conducive to life-long learning. Both the General Education Student Learning Outcomes and Institutional Learning Outcomes convey JCCC's approach to programmatic outcomes. Additionally, students who successfully complete the Apparel Design and Technology, AAS from JCCC will be able to:

  • Progress a design from concept to creation to production.
  • Use technology applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Gerber Accumark, and Gerber Yunique PLM.
  • Create a collection of original designs for the annual department fashion show.
  • Develop a portfolio through illustration, computer-aided design and pattern making.