Fresno Unified School District
Fashion and Interior Design
Pathways in the Fashion and Interior Design sector prepare graduates to work in fashion as fashion designers, theatrical makeup artists, patternmakers, and more.
Students may have the opportunity to receive college credit and industry recognized certifications as well as participate in paid and unpaid internships.
Fashion and Interior Design in Fresno Unified
Fashion Design is a program offered exclusively at Roosevelt High School. Students learn to design, cut, and sew their own clothing as well as provide costumes for Roosevelt School of the Arts’ Theater program. By their senior year, students design, plan, and organize an entire show by themselves.
“You get to really take a step into history and take a step back in time and that’s really cool to get that opportunity in this school.”
Zoe Porter
Fashion Design Student
Examples of Fashion Careers
| Occupation | Education Level | Median Annual Earnings in CA |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker | High school diploma or equivalent | $62,880 |
| Fashion Designer | Bachelor's degree | $86,500 |
| Hairdresser, Hairstylist, and Cosmetologist | Postsecondary certificate | $30,100 |
| Interior Designer | Bachelor's degree | $65,300 |
| Makeup Artist (Theatrical and Performance) | Postsecondary non-degree award | $119,700 |
| Textile Designer | Bachelor's degree | $53,376 |
Source: US Dept of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics for California