Fabric and Textile Studies (FSHN 1313)

This course offers insight into the components, properties, and production of a variety of apparel fabrics, and will prompt students to demonstrate their understanding of these concepts in real-world fashion industry applications, including fabric selection in design, fabric testing, and sourcing. The course will also examine innovations and ethical issues in the textile industry.
Course code: FSHN 1313
Credits: 2.0
Length: 42.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=FSHN&number=1313
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  • Fabric care
  • Textile regulations
  • Ethics & the environment in the textile industry
  • New technology in textiles
  • Sourcing fabrics
  • Matching the fabric to the design, and vice versa
  • Fabric production
  • Fibre properties
  • Fabric testing

PLAR will be assessed by the Department according to standardized practice and using one or more of the following components: challenge exam, products/portfolio, demonstration, interview, and/or external evaluation.

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.