About Fashion Design Technician in St. Clair College
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Design, innovate and create are the fundamentals of the Fashion Design program. Simulating industry standards and practices, students will become skilled in the essentials of pattern making and garment construction. Core curriculum includes fashion marketing, illustration, textiles, computer aided design and product development. St. Clair delivers the program in new fashion labs, which provide an inspiring and nurturing environment. Blending hands on labs with field trips and behind the scenes experience will prepare the graduate to start their career in the fashion industry.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Annual fashion show highlights student creations and gives students the chance to network with local retailers and guests at a pop up shop and after party after at the fashion show.
- Opportunity for students to volunteer backstage or assist the costume designer for the Music Theatre program.
- Faculty are industry professionals.
- Field trip to Toronto Fashion Week, work backstage and tour manufacturers, fabric suppliers, design studios and exhibits during fashion week.
- Visit Stratford Festival and tour the costume warehouse and design studios.
- Be part of a production team for a charity project.
- Students present their collections to a panel of industry professionals.
- Photo shoots of the students garments are completed as part of their portfolio.
- Participate in local fashion events to gain hands on experience.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Employment may be found in clothing and textiles companies, retail establishments, and manufacturing companies or through entrepreneurial opportunities. Graduates may also find design and production opportunities in film, television, theatre and video productions, and garments and textiles.
Academic qualification equivalents
Post Secondary graduates from a related discipline such as college diploma, college advanced diploma or applied degree in a related discipline
English language requirements (one of the below):
IELTS : Overall band of 6.5 No single test score below 6.0
TOEFL : Overall 83 with Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking minimums of 21
St. Clair College Highlights
Type of College |
Public |
Programs |
115 full-time programs |
Total Number of Seats |
8,500 (full time) + 20,000 (part time) |
Basic Tuition Fee, International Students |
CAD 10,855 per year |
Basic Tuition Fee, U.S.A. students |
CAD 7,176 per year |
Website |
www.stclaircollege.ca |
St. Clair College The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Expenses |
Estimated Cost |
Avg.Tution Fees |
CAD 10,850 per year |
Cost per week |
78.60 - 122.28 CAD |
Bus charge |
$60 / month |
Bus pass |
44.40 CAD |
Health and dental plan |
229.50 CAD |
Textbook cost |
$1,000 - $1,500 per year |
St. Clair College Residence Fee
Windsor and Chatham Campus
Period of Stay
|
Residence Fee
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September to April
|
CAD 6,090
|
May to August
|
CAD 1,980
|
January to March
|
CAD 3,045
|