Program Details

Fashion Design

Diploma
An experienced tailor instructs a young designer on dress fitting techniques on a mannequin.

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.

Learning Outcomes

  • Turn design ideas into garments and accessories.  
  • Harness design strategies, critical thinking, and innovative problem-solving.
  • Challenge conventions, fostering sustainable, ethical, and (ecologically, socially, and politically) responsible design practices.
  • Experiment with diverse techniques from tailoring to atelier cutting.
  • Employ design thinking to streamline global market activities.

Profile

Successful Fashion Designers possess a unique combination of skills, including:

  • Creativity

    Generate original ideas, demonstrate imagination, apply unconventional perspectives to produce unique, inspiring designs.

  • Adaptability

    Thrive in change. Embrace new situations with flexibility.

  • Curiosity

    Explore and learn about the world around us.

  • Problem Solving

    Analyze complex problems and identify solutions.

  • Communication

    Listen actively. Convey thoughts, ideas, information through various channels.

Career Prospects

Vancouver's well-established role as Hollywood North, as well as its unique approach to weather-ready fashion and function sports apparel, make it a hot spot for functional haute couture, wellness wear, and versatile Pacific Northwest apparel.

Career Fields

  • Junior Fashion Designer,
  • Pattern Grader,
  • Visual Merchandiser,
  • Assistant Merchandise Buyer.

Diploma & Accreditation

This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post Secondary Education and Future Skills.

Required Materials

Learners are encouraged to purchase a supplies kit. 

Students attentively listen as their instructor explains garment construction techniques beside mannequins.

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

Academic Dates

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

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

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