Fashion Design Diploma - University of the Fraser Valley (UFV)

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Fashion Design Diploma
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UFV's unique two-year Fashion Design diploma combines just the right balance between fashion design, production, textiles and leading–edge computer technology required for a career in the fashion industry. Students 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 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 enabling students to select from three options; Textiles, Technology and Marketing. Most electives are taken in the senior year but some students may take the electives in an order that best suits their schedules. Part-time studies are also an available to students who are unable to attend full time.

Program Outline: (Based on full-time)

1st Year Fall	1st Year Winter
FD 113 Fashion Drawing l **	FD 115 Computer Applications for Fashion **
FD 163 Fundamentals of Fashion *	FD 164 Business of Fashion *
FD 171 Textiles **	FD 182 Garment Construction ll *
FD 180 Drafting & Construction *	FD 192 Pattern Drafting ll *
English Requirement	FD 193 History of Fashion **
2nd Year Fall	2nd Year Winter
FD 263 Apparel Design & Illustration *	FD 364 Collection & Portfolio Development *
FD 281 Advanced Construction l *	FD 382 Advanced Construction ll *
FD 283 Advanced Pattern Drafting l *	FD 384 Advanced Drafting ll *
	FD 360 Professional Practice *
Two electives from chosen option	Two electives from chosen option
Textile Option Fall	Textile Option Winter
FD 174 Weaving Fashion Fabrics **	FD 172 Machine Knitting **
FD 271 Surface Design l **	FD 371 Surface Design ll **
Technology Option Fall	Technology Option Winter
FD 290 Drafting Technology *	FD 291 Draping **
FD 292 Grading & Prod. Processes *	One elective from the Textile or Marketing Option
Marketing Option Fall / Winter / Summer	Marketing Option Fall / Winter / Summer
BUS 100 Introduction to Business **	BUS 223 Advertising **
BUS 120 Essentials of Marketing **	BUS 224 Retail Management **

* Fashion & BFA students only

** Some seats available for non program students

For more information select Program Options on the homepage.

Outline subject to change.