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"Completing the VCC Fashion Arts Certificate Program gave me the confidence to start my own business. Most importantly, the school and teachers continue to be a wonderful source of support AFTER I graduated from the program."
- Sylvia Poon
Fashion Arts Certificate graduate

Fashion Arts Certificate

VCC's Fashion Arts programs are among the most successful in Western Canada. All are designed for those entering the fashion industry and for professionals who wish to upgrade. Taught by industry-experienced instructors, our reputation builds on developing excellent technical skills and individual creativity. Employers seek our grads to make their mark on the local and international fashion scenes.

This flexible self-paced two-year program is comprised 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:




Admission Requirements

General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.

Exceptions
Convention refugees as designated by the federal government;

Foreign live-in caregivers;

Individuals with work permits valid for at least one year, covering the duration of studies; or those with Approval in Principle letters from Citizenship and Immigration Canada;

Legal dependents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents (certain conditions apply);

Diplomats and their direct dependents;

International exchange students.

VCC will require proof of citizenship, residency, diplomatic or refugee status. Please see VCC's policy relating to admission for non-citizens and non-residents for more information.

International students
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.

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.

Application deadlines: February 15th for April start & May 31st for September start

Deadline extended to June 7 for September start

Contact Information:

Program Coordinator: Judy Ho, 604.443.8387, judyho@vcc.ca

Program Assistant: Kevin Coutts, 604.443.8677, kcoutts@vcc.ca

    Fax     In Person
Download and complete the (PDF) application form and fax to 604-443-8393. Visit the Registration Desk at our Downtown campus, 2nd floor, 250 West Pender Street, Vancouver [map].

Business hours
Monday - Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

- Refund and course cancellation policy


Courses

Currently scheduled:
Course Name Course Code Course Type
Adv Collection Manufacture FASH 1352 required
Adv Fashion Show Preparation FASH 1353 required
Block Construction FASH 1102 required
Collection Design FASH 2103 required
Collection Portfolio FASH 2301 required
Couture FASH 2101 required
Design Drafting - Theory FASH 1202 required
Design Drafting-Practice FASH 1303 required
Design Patterns Draping FASH 2102 required
FA Visual Communication FASH 2309 required
Fashion Drawing FASH 1101 required
History Of Fashion FASH 1301 required
Industrial Sewing FASH 1201 required
Sewing Techniques FASH 1103 required
Tailoring FASH 1302 required


Note:

* 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 GST (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.


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