BCCC offers several options in the area of Fashion Design: two two-year courses of study leading to the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Fashion Design (or a Fashion Retailing option within that degree), a 37-40 credit Certificate in Fashion Design and a 16-credit track in Apparel Patternmaking.

Students who choose the Fashion Design degree acquire a technical background in illustrating original designs, patternmaking, and fabric selection to transform their designs into finished garments. Students in the Fashion Retailing option take selected business and apparel courses as they prepare for innovative and challenging careers in the retail sector of the fashion industry. The Apparel Patternmaking track (within the Apparel Design Certificate) provides the opportunity for training in the specialized area of pattern development for apparel design.

Through classroom and hands-on experience, students develop skills in operating a small business, merchandising, display techniques, costuming, patternmaking, and fashion show production. Freelance and entrepreneurial aspects are emphasized. The program has been cited for teaching excellence and innovative curriculum design by the Textile Manufacturers Institute.

Students whose placement testing indicates a need for skill development in reading, writing or mathematics will be required to take developmental courses.