Fashion Design 2023-2025 Curriculum Standard

The Curriculum Standard is an introduction to the program which includes the program’s critical performance, a program description, program learning outcomes, and the program’s potential career opportunities. This is followed by information on duration, credits, admission requirements, advanced placement, certification, articulations, and prior learning assessment and recognition.

This document also contains a program delivery sequence and the course profiles with specific course learning outcomes and grading basis.

In addition, the Curriculum Standard is used as a tool for revision and evaluation of the program and for the promotion of transfer agreements with other post-secondary institutions.

• Fashion Design
• Fashion History
• Pattern Design
• Garment Construction
• Fashion Illustration
• Fashion Show

• Couture Business Owner
• Film, Theatre, or Cosplay Costume Designer
• Fashion Photography Stylist or Fashion Blogger
• Fashion Illustrator
• Pattern Developer
• Tailor

Fall 1

FADN 2907
Basic Sewing Techniques

FADN 2901
Fundamental Fashion Design

FADN 2900
Understanding Pattern Development and Design

DRAW 2901
Life Drawing: Structure and Form

DSGN 2903
Design Concepts

Winter 1

FADN 2902
Sewing and Finishing Techniques

FADN 2905
Apparel Design and Construction

FADN 2906
Pattern Design

FADN 2904
Fashion Illustration

HIST 2904
Fashion Design and Inspiration Throughout History

ENTR 2005
Marketing and Online Promotion

Spring 1

FADN 2909
The Corset

FADN 2908
Preparing for Production

Fall 2

FADN 3900
Modern Tailoring

FADN 3910
Advanced Fitting Techniques

FADN 3901
Research and Design a Collection

FADN 3902
Advanced Illustration

HIST 3904
20th Century Fashion Influences

Winter 2

FADN 3911
Fashion Collection  

FADN 3906
The Business of Fashion        

Spring 2 [1 elective*]

* INST 3905
Senior Practicum

* DIGD 3037
3D Clothing Design

• $50 Application Fee (1)
• An official transcript of marks indicating Certificate – Foundation Visual Arts (FVA) from NBCCD OR
  • An official transcript of marks indicating at least 1 year post-secondary education
  • OR equivalent experience (2)
• Portfolio Submission (view requirements)
• Interview

(1) The $50 application fee is in Canadian dollars, applies to Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents and is non-refundable and subject to change without notice. International applicants pay a $100 Canadian application fee. See International Students for more information.

(2) Equivalent experience is determined by NBCCD by assessing your combination of learning and experience through recognition of prior learning. If you are 21 years of age or older and have past experience, you may be assessed as an Adult Learner.

Interview
The College may contact you for an interview, it is important to consider why you want to study with us and your future goals.

Foundation Visual Arts:

Please note that it this program traditionally starts with the one-year Foundation Visual Arts Program as a prerequisite.

DIRECT ENTRY PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS

To ensure that you are well-prepared to bypass the Foundation Visual Arts Program (FVA) and enter directly into an NBCCD Diploma program, we need to assess your abilities and knowledge of the foundations of visual art.

All exercises must be original and created within the last 6 months.

CHECKLIST:

• CV/Resume
• Letter of Intent
• Three Observational Drawings
• Three 2D Design Exercises
• Two 3D Design Exercises
• Three Colour Theory Exercises
• Compare & Contrast Essay
• Image List

Apply here.

Go to the Admission Requirements to learn more. This page will also provide more details and info on where to mail your transcript of marks, cash, cheques and/or money order.

Deadline to apply: January 15