Five reasons to bring your creative flair to VCC fashion arts

Do you obsess over your outfits? Spend your evenings on fashion blogs and your weekends at the sewing machine? VCC's fashion arts programs are designed for both those passionate about entering the industry and professionals looking to upgrade their skills. Here are five reasons why you'll love fashion arts at VCC.

1. Learn from the best
You'll train with talented instructors who are exceptionally experienced and well known in the industry.

2. Location, location, location
Enjoy a spectacular view from the MAC Lab in the heart of downtown Vancouver.

3. Design what you love
Collections range from bridal and kids to costumes and ready-to-wear, and student designs hit the runway each year at our graduation show, Fiat Mode. Check out the class of 2014's designs. This year's students will also be showing at Vancouver Fashion Week.

4. Join the fashion family 
VCC's fashion arts students not only work together, they celebrate! Through everything from holiday parties to project runway-style competitions, you'll form rewarding relationships to last a lifetime.

5. Get real opportunities
Take advantage of unique access to design competitions, fashion practicums and job postings. “The instructors were all very supportive of helping find jobs after graduation. I highly recommend this program,” says Kristi Carignan, a fashion merchandising grad.

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We make headlines too! Check out these recent stories by local media:

VCC fashion arts grads go on to design for Aritizia, Arcteryx, Lululemon (Vancouver Is Awesome)
Hemlines: Hats on at Vancouver Communty College (Vancouver Sun)
Be on the cutting edge of fashion technology (Metro News)

Applications to the September 2015 intake for VCC's fashion arts diploma and fashion merchandising programs are being accepted until July 27, 2015. To learn more and meet our instructors, RSVP now for an upcoming info session.