| Program Code: FAA | Campus: Newnham |
| Duration: 6 Semesters (3 Years) | Start Dates: Fall, Winter Start dates are subject to change |
| Credential Awarded: Ontario College Advanced Diploma | |
Fashion Arts design and production is a three-year program which offers men and women career-oriented education in the fashion industry. Graduates are qualified to enter careers in design, production management, quality control, product development and pattern making in both men’s and women’s wear. Studies include textiles, both woven and knitted, history of fashion and computer-aided design and production. Students are encouraged to experience the industry and develop individual creativity and growth by field placement opportunities, design competitions and volunteer field experience. The Seneca Fashion Resource Centre, a collection of Canadian-worn garments and accessories, is available to all students in the School of Fashion and Merchandising. The collection offers students opportunities to enhance their studies of design, fabrics and construction techniques.
Program Eligibility:
Applicant Selection:
Desirable:
Fashion Arts graduates find a variety of careers as designers, assistant designers, stylists, patternmakers, graders, samplemakers, and production co-ordinators in womenswear and menswear, as well as positions in the areas of marketing, textiles and quality control.
Field Placement is a required component of the Fashion Arts program and must be completed in order to graduate.
Through transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this Seneca College program may be eligible for credit at the following colleges:
| University/College | Degrees Available |
|---|---|
| Kwantlen University College | • Bachelor of Applied Design in Fashion Design and Technology |
| University/College | Degrees Available |
|---|---|
| Centenary College | • Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) |
One of the general education subjects must be a literature subject (from any category) for which EAC150 is a pre-requisite.
Curriculum currently under review.
| Semester 1 | Subject Name | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|
| CGC110 | Clothing Construction I | 4 |
| DSW110 | Fashion Design I | 4 |
| EAC150 | College English | 3 |
| FAB110 | Introduction to the Fashion Industry | 2 |
| ICA001 | Introduction to Computers and Applications | 2 |
| PTW110 | Pattern Making I | 5 |
| Semester 2 | Subject Name | Hrs/Wk |
| CGC210 | Clothing Construction II | 4 |
| DSW210 | Fashion Design II | 4 |
| FSH200 | Evolution of Fashion | 3 |
| PTW210 | Pattern Making II | 4 |
| TXF212 | Textiles II | 2 |
| XXXXXX | General Education Option | 3 |
| Semester 3 | Subject Name | Hrs/Wk |
| CGC310 | Clothing Construction III | 4 |
| DSW313 | Fashion Design III | 3 |
| KND362 | Knitwear Design | 4 |
| PMW310 | Pattern Making - Men and Women | 4 |
| TXF313 | Textiles III | 3 |
| XXXXXX | General Education Option | 3 |
| Semester 4 | Subject Name | Hrs/Wk |
| DSW411 | Fashion Design IV | 3 |
| FAB410 | Strategic Marketing for Fashion | 2 |
| GRD410 | Grading | 3 |
| KND462 | Knitwear Design | 4 |
| PMW410 | Pattern Making - Men and Women | 4 |
| TMW411 | Tailoring for Men and Women | 4 |
| XXXXXX | General Education Option | 3 |
| Field Placement | ||
| Semester 5 | Subject Name | Hrs/Wk |
| CGC510 | Clothing Construction V | 2 |
| DSW511 | Fashion Design V | 3 |
| FAB511 | Fashion Entrepreneurship | 2 |
| PRM500 | Production Methods I: Apparel Industry and Quality Control | 4 |
| PTC501 | Computer Aided Pattern Making | 3 |
| PTW510 | Pattern Making V | 4 |
| Semester 6 | Subject Name | Hrs/Wk |
| CGC610 | Clothing Construction VI | 4 |
| FAB611 | Fashion Promotions | 3 |
| PRM611 | Production Methods II - Apparel Industry | 4 |
| PTW610 | Pattern Making VI | 4 |
| For more information, please visit our website: www.senecac.on.ca/fashion. | |
| Program Coordinator: | Betty Michaud Telephone: (416) 491-5050 Ext. 2533 Email: betty.michaud@senecac.on.ca |
| Program Chair: | Gitte Hansen Telephone: (416) 491-5050 Ext. 2160 Email: Gitte.Hansen@senecac.on.ca |
| Admissions Advisor: | Maureen Massicot Telephone: (416) 491-5050 Ext. 2014 Email: maureen.massicot@senecac.on.ca |
| Registration & Records Contact: | Laurie Johnson Telephone: (416) 491-5050 Ext. 2471 Email: laurie.johnson@senecac.on.ca |
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology