Fashion Arts
Study location | Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
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Type | Advanced Diploma, College |
Nominal duration | 3 years, includes 1 field placement |
Study language | English |
Course code | FAA |
Tuition fee | CA$16,011 per year The fees are for the 2022–2023 academic year and include tuition (CA$14,486), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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Registration fee | CA$390 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
Accommodation fee | CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.
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Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents):
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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Language requirements | English If you are not coming from a country where English is the primary language, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:
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Overview
This three-year advanced program allows you to explore your creative potential as you learn in-depth design research, craftsmanship, and industry-oriented production skills for your profession in the fashion industry.
Seneca offers exciting courses in applied textiles, knitwear design, fashion history, computer-aided design and production. Our Fashion Resource Centre – a unique collection of Canadian-worn garments and accessories — provides hands-on experience with our amazing fashion heritage.
Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- Design
- Creative research
- Trend forecasting
- Clothing construction
- Pattern making
- Computer-aided designing
Affiliations/Associations
- Apparel Affinity Group
- Apparel Human Resource Council
- Costume Society of Ontario (CSO)
- Fashion Group International (FGI)
- Fashion Takes Action
- The Institute of Textile Science
- The Textile Museum of Canada
- Toronto Fashion Incubator (TFI)
Field Placement
Field Placement is a valuable component of the Fashion Arts program and is a requirement for graduation.
Career opportunities
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:
- Designer
- Assistant designer
- Pattern maker
- Grader
- Sample maker
- Production co-ordinator
You may pursue positions involving marketing, textiles and quality control.