Learn the business and operations of the ever-evolving fashion industry for a career as stylist, merchandiser, marketer or buyer.
What you will learn
- Fashion calendar
- Fashion capitals and designers
- Product development methods and strategies
- Visual presentation methods
- Merchandising plans for online and brick-and-mortar
- Historical and contemporary impacts on fashion
- Target markets and consumer behaviour
- Online, social media, and traditional marketing
- Fibre sources, collection, manufacturing, and properties
- Fabric structures, production, aesthetic, and performance
- Sales projections and inventory
- Budgeting and logistics
- Merchandise assortment selection
- Fashion trend identification
- Professional branding and promotions
- Business communications
- Vision and mood boards
- Personal ethics
What to expect
- Theory examinations
- Practical, hands-on assignments
- Lectures and seminars
- Videos and demonstrations
- Computer work
- Independent learning
- Student presentations
- Individual and group projects
- Research assignments
Admission requirements
Program-specific
English 12 with a passing grade, or equivalent
General
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Program options for international students can be found at VCC International.
- Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free in academic upgrading, university transfer or English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses.
Recommended Characteristics
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Imagination and creative talent
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A good sense of colour and aesthetics
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An identifiable personal style
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Excellent time management and organizational skills
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Good communication skills both written and verbal
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Good computer skills and working knowledge of social media
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The ability to work well with a wide variety of people
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The ability to synthesize information and develop innovative ideas
Courses
*This program must be completed within three years.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FASH?1176 | Merchandising Fashion | 2.5 |
| FASH?1408 | Fashion Styling | 2.5 |
| FASH?1405 | Fashion Marketing & Promotion | 2.5 |
| FASH?1401 | Fashion Retail Management | 2.5 |
| FASH?1402 | Fashion Buying | 2.5 |
| FASH?1204 | Fashion Forecasting | 2.5 |
| FASH?2201 | Textiles | 2.5 |
| FASH?1301 | History of Fashion | 2.5 |
| Total Credits | 20 | |
This guide is intended as a general guideline only. The college reserves the right to make changes as appropriate.
* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
Fees and other costs
*| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | 35 | |
| Tuition | 2919 |
Tuition Breakdown
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| Student union | 0 | |
| College initiative | 34 | |
| Materials | 65 | not including textbooks |
| Campus resource | 117 | |
| Laundry | 0 | |
| Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
| Coverall (deposit) | 0 | |
| Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
| Medical & Dental | 0 | |
| U-PASS | 0 | |
| Graduation | 0 | |
| Program-specific extra fees | 0 | |
| Total |
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Program options for international students can be found at VCC International.
- Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free in academic upgrading, university transfer or English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses.
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VCC Continuing Studies
250 West Pender St.
Vancouver, B.C., V6B 1S9
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