You will emerge from our advanced baccalaureate program ready to join the next generation of design innovators. Our curriculum doesn’t just develop your design skills. It also positions you as a strategic thinker who can work in a wide range of apparel and product design industries.
Our Technical Apparel Design Post-baccalaureate Diploma admits a select number of talented students every year, then develops their skills through our rigorous, hands-on curriculum based on human factors, ergonomics, strategic design development, and industry practices. The program consists of 36 credits organized across four semesters and can be completed in 2 years with a summer break.
Students who have success tend to be independent learners, driven to explore in a creative learning environment. Many of our students are currently employed in design, engineering, business, or kinesiology, which is why our program has a flexible model ensuring that applicants who are currently employed can attend without putting their careers on hold.
In your first three semesters, you will engage in project-based coursework and meet technical apparel industry professionals through guest lectures and industry site visits. In your final semester, you will work on a capstone project and launch it at an exhibition that’s attended by industry insiders.
Click HERE for a printable version of our Program Model.
Courses
Semester One (September to December) - Identification & Inspiration
DETA 5110 Technical Apparel in Context (3 credits)
DETA 5120 Technical Textile Technologies (3 credits)
DETA 5140 Introduction to Technical Apparel Production (3 credits)
Semester Two (January to April) - Conceptualization & Exploration
DETA 5210 User Research for Technical Apparel (3 credits)
DETA 5230 Strategic Design Direction (3 credits)
DETA 5240 Technical Drawing for Product Development (3 credits)
Semester Three (September to December) - Synthesis & Dissemination
DETA 5200 Business Strategies for Technical Apparel (3 credits)
DETA 5440 Technical Apparel Production (3 credits)
DETA 5980 Capstone Research (3 credits)
Semester Four (January to April) - Capstone
DETA 5550 Technical Apparel Industry Experience (3 credits)
DETA 5985 Capstone Development and Production (6 credits)
Course descriptions are available at: Tech Apparel Calendar
Program Details
Program length: 2 years
Number of semesters: 4
Program start date: September
Program location: KPU Richmond Campus
Number of students admitted per year: 22
Travel opportunities: Students in this program may have opportunities, but will not be required, to travel to interact with partners at universities or technical apparel companies in other provinces and the United States. Travel expenses are not funded through tuition fees. Similar opportunities may be provided locally.
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