Fashion Design & Production Vancouver Community College (VCC)
About this Program
Level: Diploma in Fashion Design & Production
Discpline: Art and Design
Length: 4 semesters
Check My EligibilityVCC Downtown Campus
Program Description
Expand your creative and technical skills for the fashion and apparel industry by gaining hands-on experience in conception, design, production, and sales through a self-directed garment project. What you will learn Fashion production Technical illustration (Illustrator, Photoshop) Pattern drafting Computer aided drafting (CAD) and digitization with Gerber Draping Knit garments Lined dresses Office attire Pattern grading and size ranges Niche body types Fabric properties, testing, and sourcing Textile industry ethics Fashion industry issues and trends Fashion history and culture Precision drawing Professional hand and machine sewing Textile print and dye techniques Garment construction Creative vision Branding and marketing Final runway collection or product line Manufacturing specifications Business skills Overseas production Website design and e-commerce Professional communication
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Study and Work in Canada
Full-time undergraduate and post-graduate international students can work anywhere on or off campus without a work permit. The rules around the number of hours a student will be allowed to work may vary based on the country the student chooses to study in. International students are typically able to work up to 20 hours a week.