Fashion Arts (FAA)
Starts in January, September
Location
Duration
6 Semesters (3 Years)Credential Awarded
Ontario College Advanced DiplomaSchool
School of FashionAbout the Program
This three-year advanced program allows you to explore your creative potential as you learn in-depth design research, craftsmanship, and industry-oriented production skills for your profession in the fashion industry.
Seneca offers exciting courses in applied textiles, knitwear design, fashion history, computer-aided design and production. Our Fashion Resource Centre – a unique collection of Canadian-worn garments and accessories — provides hands-on experience with our amazing fashion heritage.
| September | January | May | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Break |
| Year 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 | Break |
| Year 3 | Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
| September | January | May | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 | Break |
| Year 3 | Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- Design
- Creative research
- Trend forecasting
- Clothing construction
- Pattern making
- Computer aided designing
Work Experience
Field Placement
Field Placement is a valuable component of the Fashion Arts program and is a requirement for graduation.
Your Career
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:
- Designer
- Assistant designer
- Pattern maker
- Grader
- Sample maker
- Production co-ordinator
You may pursue positions involving marketing, textiles and quality control.
Affiliations/Associations
- Apparel Affinity Group
- Apparel Human Resource Council
- Costume Society of Ontario (CSO)
- Fashion Group International (FGI)
- Fashion Takes Action
- The Institute of Textile Science
- The Textile Museum of Canada
- Toronto Fashion Incubator (TFI)
Student Works and Experiences
Success Story
“In the future, my goal is to become a designer for a fashion house, either in Toronto or New York. And because of my experience at Seneca, I know I'm on my way there.”
Doreen To
Fashion Arts