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VCC's Fashion Arts Certificate Program is one of the most successful in Western Canada. Designed for those entering the fashion industry and for professionals looking to upgrade their skills, all courses are taught by industry-experienced instructors. Our reputation is built on teaching excellent technical skills and developing individual creativity. Employers seek our graduates to make their mark on the local, national, and international fashion scenes.
This flexible, self-paced two-year program consists of four separate certificates in Pattern Making, Garment Construction, Fashion Design, and the Fashion Arts Certificate. You have the option to take the full program or concentrate on an individual certificate. On a part-time evening basis, this program allows you to maintain regular employment while completing training.
Fashion Design Certificate: Fashion Drawing (FASH 1101) Fashion Design (FASH 1203); History of Fashion (FASH 1301); Collection Design (FASH 2103); Textiles (FASH 2201).
Pattern Making Certificate: Block Construction (FASH 1102); Design Drafting Theory (FASH 1202); Design Drafting Practical (FASH 1303); Designer Patterns/Draping (FASH 2102); Production Patterns Grading (FASH 2203).
Garment Construction Certificate: Sewing Techniques (FASH 1103); Industrial Sewing (FASH 1201), Tailoring (FASH 1302); Couture (FASH 2101); Collection Toiles (FASH 2202).
Fashion Arts Certificate: Successful completion of all courses leading to the Fashion Design Certificate, Pattern Making Certificate, Garment Construction Certificate plus Fashion Show Prep (FASH 1353), Fashion Visual Communication (FASH 2309); Adv. Collection Manufacture (FASH 1352) & Collection Portfolio (FASH 2301).
Website: www.vcc.ca/FashionArts
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Program Description
Required Courses:- Adv Collection Manufacture (FASH 1352)
- Adv Fashion Show Preparation (FASH 1353)
- Block Construction (FASH 1102)
- Collection Portfolio (FASH 2301)
- FA Visual Communication (FASH 2309)
- Fashion Drawing (FASH 1101)
- History Of Fashion (FASH 1301)
- Sewing Techniques (FASH 1103)
- Collection Design (FASH 2103) (course offered in upcoming terms)
- Collection Toiles (FASH 2202) (course offered in upcoming terms)
- Couture (FASH 2101) (course offered in upcoming terms)
- Design Drafting - Theory (FASH 1202) (course offered in upcoming terms)
- Design Drafting-Practice (FASH 1303) (course offered in upcoming terms)
- Design Patterns Draping (FASH 2102) (course offered in upcoming terms)
- Fashion Design (FASH 1203) (course offered in upcoming terms)
- Industrial Sewing (FASH 1201) (course offered in upcoming terms)
- Production Patterns Grading (FASH 2203) (course offered in upcoming terms)
- Tailoring (FASH 1302) (course offered in upcoming terms)
- Textiles (FASH 2201) (course offered in upcoming terms)
Admission Requirements
General
VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.
International students
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VCC welcomes international students from around the world to the college's academic or career programs. To learn more about the English-language requirements for your program of interest, please contact VCC International; to learn more about how to apply, please see the VCC International website. All international students pay international tuition fees. For more information, please contact VCC's international education office at study@vcc.ca or 604.443.8600. We look forward to meeting you. |
As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.
Program Specific:
Grade 12 or equivalent (waived if mature student), ability to speak, read and write English clearly and correctly, completed application form, successful portfolio assessment and interview.
Apply to this Program
Complete Fashion Arts Program application form. Applicants are selected for interview based on information provided in the application and must provide a portfolio of general design/artwork and garments. Acceptance into the program is based on past fashion experience, future goals, commitment and quality/quantity of work presented. Non-refundable $30 application fee must be submitted with the application form.
Deadline for September entry has been extended to June 15! Apply now!
Contact Information:
Program Coordinator: Harumi Suzuki, 604.871.7000, ext. 8417, hsuzuki@vcc.ca
Program Assistant: Lou Abaga, 604.871.7000, ext. 8428, loabaga@vcc.ca
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* All course/program information including course/program content, length, admission requirements, prerequisites, start/end dates, postponements and/or cancellation is subject to change without notice.
* Published fees for Continuing Studies programs and courses include HST (if applicable) as well as a College Initiative Fee, which varies depending on the individual course. Student Union Fees will be assessed at time of registration. Please note: fees displayed on the web do not include Student Union Fees.
* All international students pay international tuition fees. For more information, please contact VCC's international education office at study@vcc.ca or 604.443.8600.
