About Fashion Techniques And Design Program in George Brown College

The Fashion Techniques and Design program prepares graduates for careers in garment manufacturing design rooms. This is a women's wear program that simulates, as closely as possible, the industry's standards, practices and facilities. You will use industrial machines and learn the essentials of technical illustration, pattern making, pattern grading and clothing construction. Additional core subjects include textiles, technical specifications and history of costume. Program electives allow you to select specific related subject areas, such as fashion show production, portfolio development, draping, lingerie, men's wear and bridal and evening wear. Computer skills in Adobe Illustrator, pattern drafting and pattern grading are included as core and elective courses and are continually upgraded to meet industry needs.

PROGRAM STANDARDS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Draft and grade flat patterns for mass garment production.
• Select and use production methods and techniques that best suit the fabric, pattern and design of the garments.
• Select garment materials that are compatible with the overall apparel design and meet the user's needs.
• Operate industrial sewing, pressing, grading and other technical equipment safely to professional standards.
• Apply technical and computing skills to fashion design and production.
• Research and analyze factors, trends, stylistic features, and art principles that influence current fashions.
• Prepare visual and portfolio materials, product specifications, and cost analysis for a product, project and/or market.
• Design, prototype and produce original patterns and garments using mass production industrial methods and equipment.

YOUR CAREER

This program is ideal for individuals with a love of fashion and a desire to be involved in the industry at various stages of creating a fashion line, from initial design concept to final product.

Graduates typically become members of a team in roles that might include:

• Pattern drafting or construction
• Drafting and construction specifications
• Product development

Graduates have had successful careers as:

• Assistant Designers
• Technical Designer
• Patternmakers
• Samplemakers
• Assistant Apparel Technician
• Graders
• Marker Maker
• Technical Illustrators
• Product Developer
• Stylist
• Design, Trend and Style consultant
• Blogger

Academic qualification equivalents

• Have graduated from senior secondary school or equivalent (those applying for a postgraduate program must have graduated from a university or college)

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS          :         6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band
• TOEFL        :        80 (Internet-based) minimum 20 in each skill band
• PTE             :         54, overall minimum 50 in each skill band

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George Brown College The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Tuition fees for some of the popular programs offered by George Brown College are mentioned below

Residence Fees

Although rents may vary depending on quality and location, most rents listed by the Housing Service are within the following ranges:

Meal Plans

The college provide three types of meal plan options its students, the details of which are mentioned below: