There are nine classes that need to be successfully completed to get a Certificate of Completion from Apparel Arts. This will certify that you are industry proficient in pattern drafting, design and construction. The order can vary.
Total Cost of Tuition $5,425 - $10,880*
1. Patternmaking & Design Course (24 to 36 months)
Class meets weekly for 3 hours, year-round.
The Patternmaking & Design Course could also be taken in
2 and 3-day intensives, meeting monthly for 11 months.weekly class: $5,375 - $8,015
intensive classes: $3,550
2. Construction
Class meets 8 times for 3 hours each time$395
3. Fashion Illustration
Class meets 8 times for 3 hours each time$395
4. Design Principles
Class meets 5 times for 3 hours each time$240
5. Textiles
Class meets 3 times for 3 hours each time$150
6. Draping
Class meets 8 times for 3 hours each time$395
7. Grading
Class meets for 1 day, 5 hour intensive$70
8. Apparel Production Seminars
Class meets 3 days in a row for 4.5 hours a day$225
9. Elective (pick one from the list below) $0 - 995
9a. Tailoring
Class meets 8 times for 3 hours each time$395
9b. Sewing Difficult Fabrics/Seam Binding/Finishing
Class meets for 3 full days$298
9c. Couture Sewing School/couture French Jacket Class
Class meets for a 6 day intensive$995
9d. Internships $0
*This amount is calculated using the tuition prices listed. Students could spend less or more depending on how quickly they move through the program. The cost is based on tuition prices for 2010.
Some classes (excluding the Patternmaking & Design Course) taken elsewhere could be transferred in if the work is shown and approved. These are current prices for 2010. The cost of classes could increase yearly.