Dreaming of having a career in the fashion industry? At The Art Institute of Vancouver, you can study Fashion Design & Merchandising, Fashion Design & Merchandising & Foundation for Design, or even Fashion Marketing & Management to learn the skills needed in this fast-paced industry.

Below you will find links to Diplomas in these different fashion programs at The Art Institute of Vancouver.

Fashion Design & Merchandising (Diploma)

Students are introduced to basic skills of construction in sewing, tailoring, flat pattern drafting, and draping to provide a solid foundation in the fundamentals of apparel engineering. In the merchandising segment, usage of textiles, colours and design to create visual merchandising campaigns are taught.

Fashion Design & Merchandising & Foundation for Design (Diploma)

Students studying Fashion Design & Merchandising & Foundation for Design learn basics of apparel creation, with emphasis on design principles and final product merchandising. This program emphasizes hands-on training. Coursework discusses the business behind fashion merchandising, as well as the elements of strong design. Students also learn the process of garment construction - from initial concept to final product. Design challenges place students in situations they may experience in the professional world, providing valuable experience to take into the workplace.

Fashion Marketing & Management (Diploma)

The Fashion & Retail Management diploma program at The Art Institute of Vancouver blends individual creativity with a keen sales orientation. Marketing, visual merchandising, manufacturing, buying and merchandising, retail management, publicity, and fashion publishing: these are just a handful of the entry-level positions that may await graduates.