Fashion Design - Footwear and Accessory
About the Program
LaSalle College Montréal's Fashion Design DCS with a Footwear & Accessory Design specialization 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 DEC in Fashion Design. The specialization of your choice will take place in the 3rd year of the program.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop technical skills in footwear and accessory design, including pattern making, prototyping, and construction techniques.
- Acquire knowledge of fashion trends, materials, and market analysis to create innovative and commercially viable footwear and accessories.
- Enhance creative thinking to conceptualize and translate design ideas into unique and visually appealing footwear and accessory collections.
- Gain proficiency in digital design tools and technologies used in the industry for efficient and accurate product development.
Profile
Successful Footwear and Accessory Fashion Designers have a unique combination of skills, including:
Creativity
Conceive unique and aesthetically pleasing footwear and accessory designs.Meticulousness
Develop pattern making and construction for high-quality footwear and accessories.Trend savviness
Demonstrate a keen eye for fashion trends and market demands, staying up to date with industry developments.Collaboration
Work easily with manufacturers and artisans, ensuring effective production.
Career Prospects
Shoe and accessory design is an important function in the Québec fashion industry.
Training a competent and creative workforce within this industry is essential, which is why we developed this program in collaboration with the ALDO Group, an important player in the fashion ecosystem in Québec and worldwide.
Career Fields
- Footwear Designer,
- Fashion Designer,
- Accessory Designer,
- Patternmaker,
- Product Manager.
Diploma & Accreditation
This Diploma of College Studies (DCS) is approved by the ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur of Québec and is internationally recognized.
Holders of a Diploma of College Studies (DCS) can pursue university studies or enter the workforce directly.
Required Materials
A laptop computer is mandatory for study in this program.
Mentors may request other standard or student-licensed software mandatory for their courses to be installed.
The following features are required for Macs and PCs:
- iOS or Windows 10 operating system in the teaching language (English or French),
- Processor: Intel I5 minimum compatible with virtualization,
- Memory: 4 GB (8 GB recommended, particularly for Illustrator),
- Hard drive: 500 GB minimum,
- Screen: 14 inches minimum,
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi and LAN,
- Ports: minimum of one USB 3.0 port,
- Mouse (may be wireless).
Required software: Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft 365 (or equivalent for Mac) software with student or regular licence (in the language of instruction).
Opportunities
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!
Cutting-edge facilities & equipment
Experiment with materials, patterns, and designs using cutting-edge, industry-standard equipment, software, and technology in our advanced facilities, including:
- Clothing technology laboratory equipped with:
- Sublimation printing equipment,
- Specialized machines for shoes and leather accessories (skiver, walking foot, swivel arm, post bed).
- Seam sealer (for waterproof seams),
- Flatlock (for seams on stretch fabrics),
- Patronage, drawing, and cutting room (open to students outside class hours),
- Fully equipped photo studio,
- FLEX classrooms,
- Active learning classrooms,
- And many others!
Actively participate and collaborate with teachers using these specialized facilities, boosting your motivation and confidence.
Work Experience
Get sought-after practical experience with our Career Service and our Work-Study Program (WSP), which incorporates two paid internships into your program.
Our Fashion Design - Footwear and Accessory program also includes a 120-hour internship or a business start-up project as part of the curriculum.
Admissions Criteria
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:
Secondary School Diploma (DES).
Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) with completion of:
• Language of Instruction from Secondary V,
• Second Language from Secondary V,
• Mathematics from Secondary IV.
Equivalent education or an instruction deemed sufficient.
List of Courses
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
Semester 1- 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)
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.
