Overview

Fashion Design

Diploma

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Overview

Discover the vibrant world of Fashion Design at LaSalle College Vancouver, and be empowered to showcase your visions for the future of fashion on the world stage. Dive into the artistry of fabrics and silhouettes. Craft narratives through designs that balance tradition and contemporary allure. Skillfully create meaningful designs, and make your mark on the Fashion industry.
Duration
15 months (5 quarters, 1144 hours)
Schedule
Full-time, Daytime
Teaching language
English
Mode of Delivery
On-campus
Next session starts July 7, 2025
Admission criteriaTuition and financial aid

About the Program

Get ready for an exciting career in fashion with LaSalle College Vancouver's Diploma in Fashion Design!

Gain a solid foundation in the fundamentals of apparel engineering; master garment construction and design (tailoring, flat pattern drafting and draping, computer pattern drafting and grading); engage in ethical, sustainable decision-making; develop effective market strategies.

Opportunities

Opportunities

  • Participate in fashion shows and photoshoots;
  • Get personalized training from faculty with extensive industry experience;
  • Experiment with and master current industry technology;
  • Gain experience in strategic marketing;
  • Engage in ethical, responsible, sustainable decision-making;

Admissions Criteria

  • Domestic applicants generally require:

    Proof of secondary school graduation or equivalent

    Copy of government-issued photo ID

  • International applicants generally require:

    Proof of secondary school graduation  (with official English translations)

    Copy of a valid Passport

    Proof of English proficiency

List of Courses

QUARTER 1

  • Fashion and Creative Industries
  • Fashion Illustration
  • Drafting I
  • Sewing I

QUARTER 2

  • Textile Science
  • Digital Application for Fashion
  • History of Fashion
  • Drafting and Sewing II

QUARTER 3

  • Fundamentals of Sustainable Design
  • Computer-aided Drafting
  • Concept Development in Fashion
  • 3D Exploration Draping

QUARTER 4

  • Fashion Design Studio Elective
  • Fashion Marketing
  • Product Development: Ideation
  • Women’s Tailoring

QUARTER 5

  • Professional Development and Portfolio
  • Textile Manipulation
  • Fashion Design Studio Elective
  • Product Development: Realization

*Actual course order subject to change

Tuition & Aid

Make a plan with the support of LaSalle College Vancouver's Financial Planning Services! Let us: 

  • Estimate the cost of your education,  
  • Add up your available education-cost resources,  
  • Subtract available resources from estimated cost, 

So that you can get money matters out of the way and focus on your dream career!

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Your Dream Future, Within Reach

Budget Friendly. Future Ready.

Get a quality education that’s both budget-friendly and future-ready—so you can
jumpstart the creative career of your dreams, without compromise.

How to Apply

Inspiring stories

Empower your ambition with our students' success stories. Unlock a career that lives up to your aspirations.

Our learners and graduates have successful journeys! Get inspired and learn how their academic paths have enabled them to thrive in their dream fields.
Meet Carla Jones, one of our many talented fashion alumni and now a designer making waves in the industry with B.C. fashion giant, @Lululemon!
Nargas Khabazha, industry expert, award-winning instructor and mentor.
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