This diploma develops skills in pattern making and garment construction alongside coursework in fashion marketing, illustration, textiles, computer-aided design and product development. Students work in dedicated fashion labs that simulate industry production standards, and the programme includes an annual student fashion show with opportunities to present work at pop-up retail spaces. Students may volunteer backstage with the Music Theatre programme's costume designer, take part in industry field trips to manufacturers, fabric suppliers and design studios, and present to panels of industry professionals; a student charity production team and portfolio photo shoots are also part of the programme. The programme runs two years (four semesters) at the Main Windsor Campus with a September start. Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles in garment production, pattern making and fashion product development.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level; basic sewing skills and the ability to read patterns are recommended. Mature applicants without an OSSD are directed to St. Clair College's general admission-procedures page. The programme admits in September at the Main Windsor Campus. No English-proficiency scores are published on the programme's own page; St. Clair's institution-wide standard for diploma and certificate programmes applies to international applicants: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 52, CAEL 60, CELPIP General 7.0 in each module, or Duolingo English Test 110.
