Advanced Diploma in Fashion Arts

Course Description

A three-year advanced program that focuses on design and production skills for the fashion industry. The program offer courses in applied textiles, knitwear design, fashion history, and computer-aided design and production, which would provide students with a strong foundation in the technical and creative aspects of fashion design. The program also appears to include a Fashion Resource Centre, which provides hands-on experience with a collection of Canadian-worn garments and accessories and may offer insights into the country's fashion heritage. Such a program would likely be well-suited for students who are interested in exploring their creative potential and gaining in-depth knowledge and skills in the fashion industry.

• Refine apparel design and production decisions based on consumer preferences and time to market.
• Create original apparel concepts and collections using design, drafting, and garment construction techniques.
• Apply computer technology to communicate design specifications across apparel design and manufacturing processes.
• Justify decisions for sourcing materials and manufacturing processes to meet technical specifications and end-product pricing.
• Design products within the context of the apparel manufacturing process to optimize production capabilities.