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Program Description
The textile and apparel industry in Southern California employs approximately 128,000 people in all aspects of design, product development, manufacturing and marketing. This industry is highly sophisticated and includes fashion and market research, brand licensing, intellectual property rights, design, materials, engineering, product manufacturing, marketing and distribution.
The competitive advantage of the Los Angeles textile industry is in design flexibility, quick response, and the ability to diversify product lines. The textiles industry, includes fabric development, manufacturing, dyeing, printing and finishing. The markets served by the textile industry include fashion apparel, outdoor and active wear, and industrial uses. The textile industry also impacts industries such as home furnishings, furniture, toys, entertainment, and costuming.
This certificate program offers working professionals in the textile industry a coordinated series of courses for professional education and career enhancement. It is directed toward people in the textile industry who desire to increase their knowledge of their industry in order to advance their careers. Completion of this certificate program will help to fill the need for training resources for technical and management personnel in the textile industry and related industries.
Download the Textile: Production and Management brochure.
Program Objectives
- Provide an opportunity for students to acquire high-demand job skills for their future employment.
- Provide an opportunity for professional job retraining.
- Provide a textile education in an industry of high demand in the Los Angeles region.
- Enhance the course offerings for textile production and management to provide a fully developed certificate program for comprehensive training.
Target Participants
This certificate program is valuable for working professionals who desire to increase their knowledge of their industry in order to advance their careers. This includes:
- Individuals interested in increasing knowledge in fabric design and knit constructions.
- Individuals interested in increasing knowledge of dyeing and finishing.
- Individuals interested in understanding the job skills for necessary textile plant management and production.
- Individuals interested in understanding the environmental and trade issues.
Admission Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent education and two years experience in the textile and/or apparel industry or referral from present employer. English comprehension required.
Certificate Requirements (10 CEUs)
The program consists of fourteen courses, five of which are required and nine that are electives. All of the courses will be offered through the Division of Extended Education for a total of 10 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Courses not applicable for academic credit or transfer.
Upon completion of the five required courses and four electives, the participant will be awarded a Certificate of Completion by the Division of Extended Education. Those who elect to take only individual courses will receive a Letter of Completion from the Division of Extended Education for each course taken, upon request.
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Required Courses (5 courses, 6 CEUs) |
| Introduction to the Los Angeles Textile and Apparel Industry |
1 CEU |
| Fibers, Yarns, and Fabrics |
2 CEU |
| Knit Constructions (on-site/textile mill)* |
1 CEU |
| Textile Applications |
1 CEU |
| Textile Product Development |
1 CEU |
| Textile Quality Control |
1 CEU |
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*Limited to 12 students; course fee may vary. |
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Electives (Select 4 courses, 4 CEUs) |
| Fabric Design |
1 CEU |
| Fabric Finishing |
1 CEU |
| Fabric Printing |
1 CEU |
| Textile Dyeing and Color Analysis I |
1 CEU |
| Textile Dyeing and Color Analysis II |
1 CEU |
| Textile Marketing and Selling |
1 CEU |
| Textile Plant Management |
1 CEU |
| Textile Economics |
1 CEU |
| Special Topics |
1 CEU |
Some courses will be held in downtown Los Angeles locations.
Parking:
Joe's Auto Park
854 Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(close to 9th and Main)
Evening parking rates maybe charged.
Upcoming Courses
Textile Marketing and Sales
Course Schedule
Fabric Design
This course covers fabric development and formation, new fiber technology, terminology for fabric design, CAD applications and applications to garment production.
This is an elective course. |
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Course No. |
N093301 |
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Units |
1 CEU |
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Fee |
$125 |
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Dates |
Thursdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2009
(5 meetings) |
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Times |
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
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Length |
10 hours |
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Location |
CSULA - Golden Eagle Building, Rm. 219
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032 |
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Instructor |
Sandi Kitto, a graduate of Brooks College, has over 25 years industry experience working for some of the leading knitting mills and yarn manufacturers in the industry. Her background and knowledge includes merchandising, fabric design & development, sales, and production. |
FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION CALL THE DIVISION OF EXTENDED EDUCATION AT 323 343-4900 OR 4918. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE CALL JOANN EDMOND AT 323 343-4919.
Advisement and Information
Contact Dr. Carol Tuntland
(323) 343-4922 (Voice-mail)
E-mail: ctuntla@calstatela.edu
Contact Joann Edmond
Associate Director of Programs
Division of Extended Education
(323) 343-4919
Email: jedmon2@cslanet.calstatela.edu
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