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Fashion Design

Technical Diploma of College Studies (DCS)

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About the Program

Fashion Designers are highly creative, strong-willed individuals who deliver collections that respond to avid demand for novelty within specific and even niche markets.

Join LaSalle College Montréal's Fashion Design DCS and get hands-on, expert-led training from the most important fashion school in Canada to skillfully propel your career in the exhilarating world of fashion design.

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!

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)

Semester 2

Composition of Various Garments (105 h)
Assembling Orinciples 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)

Semester 3

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)

Semester 4

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

Semester 5

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

Semester 6

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

Note: During your final semester, you could specialize in Footwear and Accessory by tailoring your final coursework accordingly.

* 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.