Fashion Techniques and Design

In the Fashion Techniques and Design two-year diploma program, students will focus on women’s wear in a learning environment that closely simulates the industry’s standards, practices, and facilities. Program electives allow learners to select specific related subject areas, such as fashion show development, portfolio development, draping, lingerie, men’s pattern drafting, leather apparel, knitwear, and bridal and evening wear. George Brown College offers core and elective courses that keep up with industry trends, including Adobe Illustrator, pattern drafting, and pattern grading. In the second year, students will be introduced to more advanced concepts.

Students get to show off their work at the annual fashion show, and again at a special portfolio event. As part of the program, students also get the opportunity to network with industry professionals, participate in numerous competitions, work on applied research projects, volunteer, and attend industry events.

What You’ll Learn

• Technical illustration.
• World of fashion.
• Fabric science: textiles.
• Fundamental pattern drafting.
• Construction theory and practice.
• Communicating across contexts.
• Fabric analysis.
• Torso drafting.
• Technical specifications and development.
• Design and colour for fashion.
• Advanced torso drafting.
• Pattern grading and marker making.
• Adobe illustrator.
• History of costume.
• Advanced drafting.