Technical Apparel Design

The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Technical Apparel Design attracts graduates from a wide range of disciplines, including fashion, textile design, product design, industrial design, interior design, engineering, business or kinesiology. It also appeals to professionals working in areas of design, health and well-being, engineering, sport, and ergonomics. These professionals are drawn to furthering their education to keep up with today’s global economy and innovative technologies, along with cultural and environmental sustainability issues.

Students who enjoy success are critical thinkers and independent learners, driven to explore in a creative learning environment that allows unexpected, surprising, and delightful ideas to emerge. Many are currently employed in design, engineering, business, or kinesiology, which is why our program has a flexible model ensuring that applicants who are currently employed can attend without putting their careers on hold.

The Technical Apparel Design curriculum doesn’t just develop student’s design skills, it positions them as a strategic thinker who can work in a wide range of apparel and product design industries. In the first two semesters, students will engage in project-based coursework and meet technical apparel industry professionals through guest lectures and industry site visits. In the final semesters, students will work on a capstone project and launch it at an exhibition that’s attended by industry insiders.