Fashion Design

LaSalle College Montréal's DCS in Fashion Design (Concentration in Footwear and Accessory) is designed for passionate individuals who aspire to master the art of creating distinctive and trendsetting footwear and accessories.

Get hands-on, expert-led training from the most important fashion school in Canada. From sketching initial concepts to creating physical prototypes, gain invaluable experience throughout the design and production process.

Note: You need to register for the DCS in Fashion Design. The specialization of your choice will take place in the 3rd year of the program.

Our unique approach incorporates real-world experience with classroom learning for a 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!

Exceptions to these admission criteria may be applied.

Every application is reviewed by the College.

To be eligible for acceptance into this program, applicants are generally required to meet one of the following criteria:

Diploma of College Studies (DCS) programs consist of:

• General education courses common to all programs,
• General education courses specific to the program,
• Complementary general education courses.

Concentration Courses

• Composition of Simple Garments (90 h)
• Assembling Principles of Simple Garments (45 h)
• Designer Profession (45 h)
• Graphic Process Application and Visual Presentation (90 h)
• Study and Utilization of Raw Materials (45 h)

• Composition of Various Garments (105 h)
• Assembling Principles of Various Garments (45 h)
• Style Research by Draping (45 h)
• Fashion Concepts (75 h)
• Fashion Phenomena (45 h)
• Research of Raw Materials for the Production of Garments (45 h)

• Composition of Elaborated Garment (60 h)
• Garment Construction and Computer (45 h)
• Garment Feasibility (60 h)
• Fashion and Society (45 h)
• Research of Distinct Fashion Concepts (75 h)
• Fashion Products Development (60 h)

• Garments Production (45 h)
• Technical Files Elaboration (60 h)
• Defining Characteristics of a Collection - Footwear and Accessory (90 h)
• Detailed Planning and Prototypes (105 h)
• Trend Analysis and Presentation (45 h)

• Production of the Collection Plan - Footwear and Accessory (75 h)
• Collection Elaboration and Prototypes (105 h)
• Garment Evaluation (75 h)
• Planning and Production (45 h)
• Buying and Selling of Products and Services (45 h)

• Collection for Target Markets (90 h)
• Presentation and Evaluation of Collections (75 h)
• Elaboration of the Portfolio - Footwear and Accessory (60 h)
• Fashion Promotion (60 h)
• Fashion Design – Integration or Fashion Design Profile - Footwear and Accessory (120 h)

* The College reserves the right to substitute some courses.

General Education Courses

College-level institutions emphasize general education that focuses on core cultural knowledge, skill development, responsible citizenship, and shared cultural heritage.

Alumni have a well-rounded skill set and general knowledge that is valued in the workplace.

• 3 Physical Education courses (90 h)
• 3 Humanities courses (150 h)
• 4 Language and Literature courses (240 h)
• 2 Second Language courses (90 h)
• 2 Complementary courses (90 h)