Certificate programs are self-paced, but typically take 12-24 months to complete based upon 3-4 class load per semester. Most of the Fashion Design courses are in person. All the Fashion Marketing classes are online

Please Note: Not all classes may not be offered every semester.

Some of the courses do have pre-reqs. Please click on the courses listed on our webpage to see full details about each class, or you can view the program maps here:

• Fashion Design
• Fashion Marketing

Yes. You may take any of the courses you like, as long as the prereq has been completed.

If you take the classes as Continuing Education, they do not transfer as College Credit.

There are TWO options for our Fashion Certificates:

Continuing Education

A Continuing Education student does NOT receive college credit. The student takes the class as non-credit. No admissions process required. A student can sign up online or in-person and then just show up on the first day of class.

College Credit

A College Credit student receives college credit. A student must complete the ACC enrollment process. Please contact the ACC Admissions Office for this option.

NOTE: If you interested in the Associates of Applied Science in Fashion, please contact the ACC Admissions Office for information and enrollment.

Our hands-on classes range in price, but generally fall in the price range of $180 - $395 per class.

The Fashion Design classes are currently located at ACC's Highland Campus (HLC) 6101 Highland Campus Dr, Austin, TX 78752

Some of our courses do require textbooks and supplies. Class syllabus are distributed to students on the first day of class that includes this information. An approximate cost estimate is $75.00.

The Fashion Design Certificate will emphasize on the creation of clothing. Students will be encouraged to develop their personal vision and design philosophy while deepening their understanding of the various domestic and international market segments. Students will move from concept to production, learning drawing, draping, patternmaking, sewing, tailoring and specialty techniques.

• FSHD-1002/1302: Intro to Fashion (48 Hours)
• FSHN-1001/1022: Textiles (48 Hours)
• FSHD-1024/1324: Ready to Wear Construction (96 Hours)
• FSHD-1022/1322: Fashion Sketching (64 Hours)
• FSHD-2006/2306: Draping (80 Hours)
• FSHD-1028/1328: Flat Pattern I (80 Hours)
• FSHD-1051/1351: Design Construction Techniques (96 Hours)
• FSHD-1011/1311: Fashion History (48 Hours)

The Fashion Marketing Certificate provides students with an understanding of how the fashion industry operates. This certificate award plan is designed to meet the needs of individuals in the community who desire skills and knowledge in marketing within the fashion industry.

Fashion Marketing is an online program.

• FSHD-1002/1302: Intro to Fashion (48 Hours)
• FSHD-1008/1308: Fashion Trends (48 Hours)
• FSHN-2003/2303: Fashion Buying -OR- BMGT-1047/1347: Retail Buying (48 Hours)
• FSHN-2009/2309: Fashion Image (48 Hours)
• FSHN-2001/2301: Fashion Promotion (48 Hours)
• MRKG-1002/1302: Principles of Retailing (48 Hours)
• FSHD-2070: Fashion Marketing Capstone (80 Hours)

There are TWO options for our Fashion Certificates:

Continuing Education

A Continuing Education student does NOT receive college credit. The student takes the class as non-credit. No admissions process required. A student can sign up online or in-person and then just show up on the first day of class.

If you take the classes as Continuing Education, they do not transfer as College Credit.

College Credit

A College Credit student receives college credit. A student must complete the ACC enrollment process. Please contact the ACC Admissions Office for this option.

NOTE: If you interested in the Associates of Applied Science in Fashion, please contact the ACC Admissions Office for information and enrollment.

Yes, you can take the classes as a Continuing Education student. However, these are college level classes, so they are rigorous.

Please refer to the list of courses above this FAQ area, which are sorted by current and upcoming semester. Clicking on a course title will open the schedule of your choice.

If you are taking the classes as Continuing Education, please contact the Continuing Education Registration Department.

If you are taking the classes for College Credit, you will need to contact College Admissions to discuss the enrollment/admissions process.

Austin Community College's Fashion Incubator prepares aspiring designers and established entrepreneurs for success in one of our city's most economically promising industries.

For questions about the Incubator, please contact: Nina Means, ACC Fashion Incubator Director: nina.means@austincc.edu | (512) 223-7081

Victoria Taylor

Department Chair Fashion Design

• victoria.taylor@austincc.edu
• (512) 223-3706
• Associates of Applied Science in Fashion Design

Ina Midkiff

Department Chair Marketing, Fashion Marketing

• ina@austincc.edu
• (512) 223-2072
• Associates of Applied Science in Fashion Marketing

Nina Means

ACC Fashion IncubatorDirector

• nina.means@austincc.edu
• (512) 223-7081
• Fashion Incubator