At Santa Ana College, you can earn an associate degree or a certificate in the exciting field of fashion design, merchandising, and product development. If you have an artistic side and you love the fashion industry, this appealing field may be just your ticket to a brighter future. In California, the number of fashion designers is expected to grow 14.1 percent by 2020. The program keeps up to date with industry needs with the supp​ort of the Fashion Design and Merchandising Advisory Board including representatives from leading surf and sportswear apparel names, luxury brands, and independent designers. Our programs offer current industry training in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Product Development, and Production guiding students into the fashion industry or to transferring to a four-year university.