Technical Clothing Designer
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Overview
About the Program
LaSalle College Montréal's Technical Clothing Designer program (ACS) trains professionals to design and develop technical clothing products.
With the exclusive collaboration of the Techno-Espace—our clothing technology laboratory—get the opportunity to use specialized equipment for this constantly evolving industry. Plus, to clearly identify the technical needs of the garments to be designed, you will be encouraged to practise the outdoor sports corresponding to the garments to be developed.
Benefit from exclusive partnerships with renowned brands, collaborations with influential players in the technical clothing industry, and from the expertise of teachers who are still active in the field.
Opportunities
Our unique approach incorporates real-world experience with classroom learning for hands-on, practical education.
- Collaborate with active industry professionals;
- Sharpen skills in a practical setting;
- Create a portfolio tailored to your career objectives.
Accelerate your career!
Admissions Criteria
Exceptions to these admission criteria may be applied.
Every application is reviewed by the College.
To be eligible for acceptance into an ACS program, applicants are generally required to meet one of the following criteria:
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Have interrupted their full-time studies for at least two (2) consecutive semesters or one (1) full school year; or
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Have followed post-secondary studies for a period of at least one (1) year; or
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Have a Secondary School Diploma (DES) or a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS), and the program allows them to receive a technical training that is not available in a DCS program; or
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Have an equivalent education or an instruction deemed sufficient and meet the admission criteria set for college studies.
Academic Dates
LaSalle College has three annual start dates: fall, winter, and summer.
We accept applications at any time. Registration is open year-round.
Processing time:
- Canadian applicants: up to two weeks,
- International applicants: up to six months.
Submit your application as soon as possible to ensure a spot in your desired semester.
Note that applications are not processed until all required, validated documents and admission fees are received.
Start date | Language | Schedule | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | English | Part-time - Evening | Montréal | Apply now |
| Jan 8, 2026 | French | Part-time - Evening | Montréal | Apply now |
| Jan 8, 2026 | English | Full-time - Evening | Montréal | Apply now |
| Jan 8, 2026 | French | Full-time - Evening | Montréal | Apply now |
| May 11, 2026 | French | Full-time - Evening | Montréal | Apply now |
| May 11, 2026 | English | Part-time - Evening | Montréal | Apply now |
| May 11, 2026 | French | Part-time - Evening | Montréal | Apply now |
| Sep 3, 2026 | English | Full-time - Evening | Montréal | Apply now |
| Sep 3, 2026 | French | Full-time - Evening | Montréal | Apply now |
| Sep 3, 2026 | English | Part-time - Evening | Montréal | Apply now |
| Sep 3, 2026 | French | Part-time - Evening | Montréal | Apply now |
| Jan 7, 2027 | French | Part-time - Evening | Montréal | Apply now |
| Jan 7, 2027 | English | Full-time - Evening | Montréal | Apply now |
| Jan 7, 2027 | French | Full-time - Evening | Montréal | Apply now |
| Jan 7, 2027 | English | Part-time - Evening | Montréal | Apply now |
List of Courses
ACS programs are based on DCS program curricula, but do not have general education courses like French, English, or Philosophy.
Concentration Courses
Semester 1- Sewing and Technical Processes I (60 h)
- Patternmaking for Technical Clothing I (90 h)
- Conception of Technical Clothing I (45 h)
- Sewing and Technical Processes II (75 h)
- Patternmaking for Technical Clothing II (90 h)
- Technical Clothing II (45 h)
* The College reserves the right to substitute some courses.
Tuition & Aid
LaSalle College programs qualify for the Loans and Bursaries Programs offered by the ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur du Québec, and for several other types of loans and bursaries.