Campus
Duration
2 Semesters (8 Months)
Credential Awarded
Ontario College Certificate

Program and course delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.

About the Program

Seneca Polytechnic’s two-semester Fashion Studies certificate program provides a solid foundation for those aspiring to pursue a career in the fashion industry.

The program offers a diverse array of hands-on courses covering key areas of the fashion field, such as design fundamentals and illustration. In addition, the curriculum explores the latest textile techniques and industry trends alongside business communication skills. It also explores specialized topics including sustainable fashion and inclusive design practices.

Through a combination of practical training and theoretical learning, the program fosters creativity and promotes innovative thinking through a range of fashion-related design projects.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • colour theory
  • design and idea generation
  • digital and information technology
  • drawing and illustration
  • effective communication
  • research, analysis and forecasting
  • time management and organization

Your Career

Upon completion of the Fashion Studies program, you may pursue employment across diverse sectors of the industry or build on your education. Several FST courses serve as direct transfer credits into other Seneca programs, such as Fashion Arts (FAA), Fashion Business (FBM) and Visual Merchandising Arts (VMA).

Affiliations/Associations

  • Arts Thread
  • Apparel Affinity Group
  • American Costume Society
  • Canadian Apparel Federation
  • Fashion Group International
  • Fashion Takes Action
  • International Textile and Apparel Association
  • Retail Council of Canada
  • Textile Museum of Canada
  • Toronto Fashion Incubator
  • WGSN Trend Forecasting

Sustainability

Sustainability

Our School of Fashion is committed to promoting and advocating sustainable development. As a member of Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Canada, we integrate sustainable practices into our teaching and initiatives.

Global Learning and Engagement Opportunity

Global Learning and Engagement Opportunity

As a student in this program you have the chance to explore global learning opportunities through Global Learning and Engagement. Gain a global perspective and develop new skills for personal, professional, and academic growth – at Seneca or abroad.

Student Works and Experiences

Success Stories

Eunice Chow

Eunice Chow, a graduate of Seneca’s Fashion Arts advanced diploma program and Fashion Studies certificate program, was nominated for the Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards’ (CAFA) Fashion Design Student Award. She was also one of four graduate designers selected to represent Toronto at the Fashion Graduate Italia, an international show in Milan.

Eunice Chow
Fashion Arts and Fashion Studies

Read Eunice’s success story


Lauren Hildebrant

Lauren is an event designer and visual merchandiser who has graduated from 3 programs at Seneca. Her work at Seneca was well recognized, earning her the Student of the Year award and ARAMARK Student Excellence Award.

Lauren Hildebrant
Fashion Studies, Visual Merchandising Arts, Event Management: Event and Exhibit Design

Read Lauren's success story