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Field of Interest
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Image Consultant is designed for students with an interest in Image Consulting. Students learn clothing strategies for all figure types, appropriate dress for all occasions, nutrition, and interpersonal skills. They develop the ability to advise clients and groups for an acceptable image. Completers of this certificate will have interned with a nationally certified Image Consultant through the Association of Image Consultants, International (AICI), for a minimum of 480 hours. They may then apply for accreditation from AICI.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Type
- Certificate of Completion (CCL)
- Academic Plan
- Image Consultant (CER)
- Academic Plan Code
- 5402
- Total Credits Required
- 19-21
- Catalog Year
- 2023-2024
- Effective Term
- Fall 2020
- Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Apply knowledge of the visual and psychological aspects of color to advise clients in developing a desired image.
- Utilize effective oral and written communication skills appropriate to image consulting.
- Examine the effect of healthy living on body image and well-being.
- Assess the psychological, aesthetic, and economic factors that affect clothing choices and behaviors in world cultures and the global fashion industry.
- Select specific merchandise will satisfy the needs and wants of potential customers.
- Identify fabric and performance characteristics to guide consumers in selecting and caring for apparel.
- Select appropriate wardrobes a diverse range of clients.
- Analyze quality differences of ready-to-wear apparel.
- Perform assigned career duties in a work setting.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Fashion Designers
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Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEC245 | Wardrobe Strategies | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| COM110 | Interpersonal Communication | SB | 3 | ||
| HES100 | Healthful Living | SB | 3 | ||
| ART113 | Color | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEC222 | Textiles | 3 | |||
| TEC275++ | Any Image Consultant Internship course | 1–3 | |||
| TEC105 | Cultural Aspects of Clothing | HU | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEC245 | Wardrobe Strategies | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| ART113 | Color | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM110 | Interpersonal Communication | SB | 3 | ||
| TEC105 | Cultural Aspects of Clothing | HU | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HES100 | Healthful Living | SB | 3 | ||
| TEC222 | Textiles | 3 | |||
| TEC275++ | Any Image Consultant Internship course | 1–3 |
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Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet with an academic advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=146790).