Fashion Program Overview

UFV offers an exciting introduction to the world of fashion, leading to a unique two-year Fashion Design diploma. The program combines just the right balance between fashion design, production, textiles and leading–edge computer technology required for a career in the fashion industry. You will develop the artistic vision and technical knowledge to create garments for a wide range of markets such as swimwear, lingerie, eveningwear, outerwear, tailored jackets and children’s wear to name a few while exploring each stage of the fashion industry.

Studies include a variety of core courses in design, pattern drafting, construction, textiles, history of fashion and computer aided design. The program offers a diverse curriculum that allows students to select from the following three options; Textiles, Technology and Marketing. Most electives are taken in the senior year but some students may take the electives in the order that best suits their schedules. Part-time studies are also an available to students who are unable to attend full time.

New to the program is the addition of computer technology that includes Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop,and Excel for flats, specification sheets, costing sheets and the development of digital portfolios and catalogues. Optitex CAD/CAM software was also implemented for pattern development, grading and marker making.

In the final year of the program students have the opportunity to experience the industry by field placement opportunities. Practicum placements have included companies such as Arc’Teryx, Artizia, Lululemon, Mac and Jac, Off-the-Wall, Sugoi Athletic Wear, Maiwa and the UFV theatre for costume design. As well graduating students finish the program in “Absolute Style” with the annual fashion show. There is also a bi-annual fieldtrip to New York to provide inspiration as you explore the city’s fashion scene.

Are you looking for a creative career that will be challenging and rewarding, UFV’s Fashion Design program reflects what is happening in the world today.

Program Outline:

(Based on full-time)

First year/Semester l

FD 113** Fashion Drawing 1

FD 163* Fundamentals of Design

FD 171** Textiles

FD 180* Pattern Drafting and Construction

Writing requirement: choose one of the following:  ENGL 105, CMNS 115, CMNS 125, CMNS 155 OR CMNS 165

First Year/Semester ll

FD 115** Computer Applications for Fashion

FD 164* Business for Fashion

FD 182* Garment Construction ll

FD 192* Pattern Drafting ll

FD 193* History of Fashion

Second Year/Semester l

FD 263* Apparel Design and Illustration I

FD 281* Advanced Construction l

FD 282* Advanced Pattern Drafting l

Select two courses from your chosen Option

Second Year/Semester ll

FD 360** Professional Practices

FD 364* Collection and Portfolio Development

FD 382  Advanced construction ll

* These course available to program students only on the basis of portfolio review.

** These courses available to non-program students and may be taken independently.

What are my options?

In second year you may choose to specialize in one of the following options:

Textiles, Fashion Technology, or Marketing.

For more information select “Program Options” on the homepage.