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Effective date of this course calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2004 to Aug. 31, 2005.
Fashion Design and Technology
Offered at Richmond Campus
Full-time and Part-time (limitations apply to Part-time studies)
Start Date: September
Limited Enrolment
Bachelor of Applied Design in Fashion Design
and Technology and Diploma in Fashion
Design and Technology
Description
The four-year Bachelor of Applied Design in Fashion Design and
Technology degree program provides a unique integrated study of
design, production and marketing which is essential for career
success. Students will develop analytical and critical thinking skills,
creative problem solving abilities and skills in computers, business,
marketing and communications. Comprehensive industry-based
training and an extensive internship are featured.
Kwantlen also offers a two-year Fashion Design and Technology
Diploma Program and a one-year Fashion Marketing Certificate
Program.
The four-year selective-entry program is organized into eight
semesters with a minimum of 120 credits in total. The program may
be taken on a full-time basis (a part time option may be
considered). Limitations apply to part-time studies.The diploma
consists of 62.5 credits in total.
The focus of the program is on education and training in areas of
design, production, and marketing for the apparel industry. A
typical fashion career requires awareness of market trends, the
ability to design for a specific market, and knowledge of pattern
drafting, fit, sewing, costing, and working with in-house production
people or contractors.
Considerable demands are placed on students to develop
professional standards in problem solving and technical skills. The
program simulates a professional atmosphere by providing relevant
equipment and by demanding punctuality and strict adherence to
schedules. Garments designed throughout the program reflect
market trends by balancing creativity with marketability and are
produced in standard sizes using industrial drafting and sewing
techniques. Students enjoy the opportunity to study and learn about
the role of a fashion designer through industry linked classroom
projects in collaboration with local apparel companies.
General or liberal education electives, English, marketing, business,
and communications courses which students will take as part of the
degree will expose them to a breadth of study which enriches
students as designers. Writing and making presentations are
important elements of the program.
High quality production equipment includes: industrial straight
sewing and specialty machines, sergers, steam irons, a vacuum press
and a fusing machine. Classrooms are spacious and well lit. State-
of-the-art computers and apparel industry software are used for
designing, spec drawing, buyers' kits, media kits, costing, pattern
manipulation, grading and marker making.
Certain courses are structured to simulate a workplace or job
environment. Others require students to work extensively in groups
to meet course objectives. In both these cases, students are
expected to attend classes regularly, to be punctual, and to
demonstrate a satisfactory level of performance and rate of
progress within the timelines set for various course activities. The
program includes an extensive internship in the third year.
Contact the Admissions Department for a copy of the Fashion Programs
Information Package for more details on all three of the Fashion programs.
Career Opportunities
The apparel industry, important in being the fifth largest secondary
industry in B.C., is changing to compete with global and domestic
markets.
With over 300 apparel companies in the lower mainland, BC has a
well-established apparel industry. Graduates work for vibrant lower
mainland companies such as Mac& Jac, Sugoi, Mavi Jeans, Off -
The-Wall, Dish Clothing and Flosport. Depending upon
capabilities and interests, students work for large companies as
members of design, production or marketing teams, for smaller
design houses where they are expected to work in all aspects of the
business, or engage in entrepreneurial or freelance endeavours.
Retail management is another option. Similar opportunities are
available worldwide. In all instances, graduates need to be well
versed in all three areas (design, production and marketing) of the
business to participate fully as team players. Emerging designers
prosper best if they have a solid background and experience in
production and marketing.
Kwantlen has an agreement with UBC whereby Fashion students
interested in a career as a high school clothing and textiles teacher
may be eligible for entry to UBC's Bachelor of Education program
in Home Economics upon completion of Kwantlen's fashion
degree, including 6 credits in English and 18 credits in Family
Studies courses. Family Studies courses may be taken at UBC as
either a visiting student at UBC while completing Kwantlen's
fashion program (Family Studies courses can be used as elective
credit for Kwantlen's fashion degree) or as a UBC student
following graduation from Kwantlen's fashion program.
The program offers a successful informal job placement service due
to its extensive ties to industry.
Student Profile
Most people who apply to the program have a passionate lifelong
interest in fashion. They may come directly from high school,
transfer from other institutions, be mature individuals returning to
the profession or making a career change, or industry personnel
seeking upgrading. Applicants have a desire to undertake the depth
of study that a degree program offers.
Applicants with experience in the fashion industry may gain credits
through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). Graduates from a two-
year fashion program who wish to pursue a degree will be assessed
in a flexible manner.
Kwantlen has a student exchange agreement with a fashion school
in Helsinki, Finland and is developing further exchange
opportunities.
Students may challenge segments of the program for course work
taken elsewhere and gain advanced standing at various levels.
Industry personnel who wish to take specific courses or courses on
a part-time basis to complement their job skills may do so with
permission of the Program Coordinator. Application deadlines to
the program and English language entrance requirements apply.
Some course prerequisites may be waived based on work
experience. Contact the Program Coordinator for further
information.
Admission Requirements
In early April, applicants will receive an invitation to the required
Orientation and Portfolio session to take place in late April or early
May.
Alternative portfolio review arrangements are possible for students
who live outside the Greater Vancouver Region and who cannot
attend in person. It is, however, in the best interest of applicants to
make every effort to attend in person.
Successful applicants to the selective-entry program, both full- and
part-time, must meet general Kwantlen admission requirements
(see section on General Information - Admission).
English Skills
The following are additional requirements specific to the Fashion
program.
First and Second Year Applicants must have:
proof of a minimum B in English 12 or,
LPI with a score of 30 or higher on the Essay or,
Kwantlen English Placement Test, with a recommendation to ENGL 1100
C or higher in any one of the following courses: (ABEE 0091 or PSPE 1091), ENGL 1099 or 1100 or,
B or higher in ELST 0381 & 0383 or,
equivalent English course completed and transferred from another post secondary institution.
Proof of an English assessment MUST be presented with the
application form. Applicants attending Grade 12 must submit an
interim English 12 grade by March 31.
Fashion and Other Related Skills
Applicants must have:
A minimum B in Textile Studies Grade 11 & 12 or Clothing and Textiles 12A or extensive sewing experience.
Demonstrated skills in art and design, computer keyboarding skills, basic mathematical skills, and an awareness of the fashion profession.These qualifications will be assessed at the orientation and portfolio review session by the program faculty. A simple math test and questionnaire on awareness of the fashion industry and team work skills will be part of the orientation.
Portfolio
Submission of the portfolio should include the following in
sufficient number and variety to demonstrate the applicant's ability:
transcripts (note: transcripts sent with your application are not available for faculty - you must include a copy in your portfolio)
resume and a minimum of 3 letters of reference from teachers, instructors, coaches or employers
art or design work to include each of the following: 1) 1 - 2 sketchbooks of current work, 2) 2 examples of art or design work with a brief, written analysis of why you included these particular pieces and 3) along with your invitation to the Orientation and Portfolio Session you will receive instructions for a simple design exercise to be included in your portfolio.
six to ten self-sewn garments made from commercial patterns, draping or applicant's own drafts that demonstrate a range of skills. Provide at least 4 different types of garments, i.e. skirts, pants, tops, dresses, jackets in different types of fabrics. Garments should include each of the following techniques at least once: darts, zippers, pockets, set-in sleeves, collars, cuffs, buttons and buttonholes. At least one garment must be lined.
written evidence to include a journal of fashion industry-related reading and information about Vancouver-based design/manufacturing companies
transcripts and certificates of life-skills courses
self-generated computer work (i.e., your resume) listing programs used and hard copy examples of computer work
evidence of life skills such as team skills, personal management, problem solving and organizational skills, and stress management
Faculty will determine acceptance of candidates at the conclusion
of the orientation and portfolio sessions.
All students entering the first or second year of the Fashion Design
and Technology program will be considered degree program
students. Students will have the option to exit with a diploma after
year 2. They will identify themselves by submitting a Graduation
Credential Application during their last semester of the diploma
program. Students pursuing a degree will be able to continue to the
3rd year after year 2 (see process for continuing students).
Applicants who are not accepted into the program for September
may work toward degree credits by taking Fashion Marketing
Certificate courses, Interdisciplinary Design Studies courses and
other Fashion program courses that are available to fashion
marketing certificate students.
Continuing students - years 2, 3 and 4:
Students continuing from year two into year three will be required
to pay a commitment fee (in lieu of their Fall registration deposit)
by mid-May to secure their seat for the fall semester.
Students continuing into year 3 of the degree program must have
completed years 1 and 2 with an average cumulative GPA of 2.7 or
higher with a final grade of B- or greater in FASN 2200 (Design
Drawing II) and FASN 2220 (Drafting and Sewing IV).
Third year applicants who graduated from Kwantlen's Fashion
diploma program prior to year 2000 or from a fashion program
from a post secondary institution other than Kwantlen must have:
Completion of a fashion design diploma or equivalent two years of
study from a recognized college or university with a minimum of 60
credits and an average cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher with a final
grade of B- or greater in FASN 2200 and FASN 2220or equivalent
courses.
Students must apply to enter the 3rd year of the Fashion Design &
Technology degree program by March 31st for the following
September. Be sure to state on your application that you are
applying to year 3 of the program. In early April you will receive an
invitation to an orientation session to 3rd year to take place in late
April or early May.
Additional requirements
Proof of having met the English Requirement for first year must
accompany the application.
Evidence of design, CAD, pattern drafting and industrial sewing
knowledge and skills equivalent to Kwantlen's Fashion Design &
Technology diploma program via a portfolio review are required.
Applicants who have not studied the same pattern drafting system
used at Kwantlen may be required to do a self-study unit (materials
available) prior to beginning the third year.
It is strongly recommended that applicants take the following 4
bridging courses or equivalent prior to entering 3rd year.
CBSY 1105 Introductory Microcomputer Applications
CMNS 1140 Business and Technical Communications - Theory and Application
ENGL 1100 Writing, Reading & Thinking
and
MRKT 1199 Introduction to Marketing
Some credits from Kwantlen's diploma program (FASN 1115 The
Apparel Industry, FASN 1150 Fashion Retail Work Experience,
FASN 2130 Technical Fashion Drawing, FASN 2240 Computer-
based Pattern Drafting) may need to be taken in the third year.
Some credits from a diploma program taken elsewhere may be used
to fulfill the elective requirements in the third and fourth years.
Transfer credits will be assessed on an individual basis.
Transferring students should consider taking a bridging year to
complete all of the above as these courses are crucial foundation
courses for success in the 3rd and 4th years of the program.
Content
The first year is a general year, introducing students to the elements
and principles of fashion design, pattern drafting and industrial
sewing and includes important support courses in fashion, English,
computer applications and marketing. The second year is focused
on fashion discipline-based knowledge and skill development and
includes a communications course. The third and fourth years
feature more discipline development and more electives. Students
may take electives in the order that best suits their goals.
Computer software used in the fashion program includes:
Adobe Illustrator®, Photoshop®, KaratCAD®, Publisher®, Word®, Power Point® and Excel® for flats, specification sheets, buyers' kits and costing
Gerber Garment Technology®, TukaCAd® and CADterns® for pattern development, grading and marker making
Diploma and Degree Requirements
(based on full-time attendance)
Semester 1
CBSY 1105* Introductory Microcomputer Applications or (any 1st year, post secondary, 3 credit micro-computer applications course)
ENGL 1100* Writing, Reading & Thinking or (any 1st year, post secondary, 3-credit English course)
Upon successful completion of this program with a minimum of
62.5 credits, students are awarded a Diploma of Associate in
Fashion Design and Technology.
minimum of two Liberal Education courses: (including one at the 3rd year level) courses from selected areas of study that develop a breadth of knowledge and integrate with learning acquired in the program
minimum of one Business or Marketing relatedcourse
minimum of two Other Electives from any area of study, including fashion, business and marketing.
*Courses available to Fashion Marketing students. Industry
personnel may contact the Program Coordinator to access other
courses.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded
a Bachelor of Applied Design in Fashion Design and Technology.
Advisory Committee
Christensen, Layne: Fashion Editor, North Shore News
Goldman, David: President/Owner, Boys' Co.
Holt, Stacy: Apparel CAD-CAM Systems Specialist
Murdoch, Roxanne: Consultant, Fashion Forecasting
Pollard, Lesley: President/Owner, Lesley Pollard
Schindel, Rene: Clothing & Textiles Instructor, Cambie Secondary School
Spratt, Linda: Sales Representative, Bob Spratt Textiles Sales Ltd.
Trotzuk, Jason: President, Free Range Designs
Yeadon Jones, Anne: Designer
UBC Certificate in Textiles Studies -
a collaboration with Kwantlen
University College
Offered at Richmond Campus
Start Date: Summer only
Part-time
This program is designed for teachers of secondary and post-
secondary clothing and textiles studies who want to strengthen
their knowledge in the area, or for teachers who want to develop
expertise for the teaching of clothing and textiles studies.
The UBC Certificate in Textiles Studies program consists of 5
courses, three delivered by UBC and two delivered by Kwantlen. A
Certificate in Textiles Studies is awarded by UBC to students who
have successfully completed all 5 courses. Any of the courses may
be taken on an individual basis.
Kwantlen courses run for one week (5 days) each in the month of
August. UBC courses are offered alternate years on Saturdays in
April to June.
Content
Kwantlen
FSDN 4100 Textile Studies for Teachers: Pattern Drafting & Garment Construction
FSDN 4101 Textile Studies for Teachers: Portfolio Development, Fashion Drawing and CAD
UBC
HMED 465A Techniques and Pedagogy of Apparel Construction
HMED 465B Apparel Construction
HMED 465C Application of Recent Textiles
Fashion Design & Technology Faculty
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