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Associate of Apparel Design and Development

Seattle Colleges

Seattle, United States
1.5 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Two-year hands-on degree for clothing design and manufacturing careers.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain key concepts in Apparel Design and Development. Apply knowledge in areas including 95 credits over six quarters: construction 1-3
patternmaking 1-4
design 1-5
. Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.

Career outcomes

Apparel designer
apparel product developer
fabric and apparel patternmaker
fashion designer
patternmaker

Curriculum

95 credits over six quarters: construction 1-3
patternmaking 1-4
design 1-5
computer applications for apparel design
pattern grading
portfolio and resume development
a 5-credit work experience and an 8-credit final line design capstone with an annual portfolio show.

Entry requirements

Academic

Age 16 or older; English and math placement (typically ENGL& 101 or ENGL 107 and MATH 110 or similar); several programmes (nursing
graphic design
surgical technology
watch technology) have secondary admission steps; High School Completion Plus needs 9th grade completed and a B average for under-18s.

Accepted academic background

At least 16 years old by the first day of classes; college-level English and Math placement; some programmes require prerequisite classes, portfolio or secondary application

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 64
Duolingo 100
IELTS Academic 6

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
Portfolio
Financial Evidence

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$12,450 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Seattle Central College
Faculty or school	Seattle Central College
Department	Apparel Design and Development
Teaching language	English
Credit value	95
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	Institution-level scholarship or award opportunities may exist. Eligibility, funding, and international-student access must be confirmed for this program.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
25 Nov 2026
11 days left
Program starts
April 2027
Apply by
25 Feb 2027
103 days left
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
25 May 2027
192 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
25 Aug 2027
284 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1.5 years.