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FASHION DESIGN

LAUNCH YOUR FASHION CAREER

January, July and October

18 Months 6 terms

Davisville

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What You'll Learn
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What You’ll Learn

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TERM 1

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FDD110 | CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION 1

This is an introductory class to the construction of garments employing technical sewing skills as used by manufacturers in the fashion industry.

FDD111 | PATTERN DRAFTING 1

An introductory course with emphasis on precision pattern making for the lower body (skirt and pant), development of blocks, measuring techniques to record body and dress form measurements and basic design manipulations.

FAB1100 | INTRODUCTION TO FASHION

This course will comprehensively show the student the exciting world of fashion and its enormous potential in the job market now and in the future.

FAB1140 | TEXTILES

Students will explore fibre types, yarn types, and fabric construction methods. They will become familiar with textile terminology. Natural, manufactured and high tech fabrics will be studied. Students will look at the role fabric plays in clothing design.

FDD122 | SKETCHING 1

To learn basic drawing fundamentals and proportions of the fashion figure as well as technical sketches.

FAV1100 | ELEMENTS OF DESIGN

The elements and principles of design are the building blocks of all designers. The topic will be explored, through multimedia lectures and discussion, utilizing design throughout history and with an eye to contemporary fashion in specific, as examples. The student will have the opportunity to practice and display what they have learned through basic exercises and creative projects.

FAT1151 | COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

This course provides the student with a foundation in the use of computers for the work place. Topics include system access, networking, the Internet, and related software.

TERM 2

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FDD120 | CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION 2

In Construction 2, students will develop advanced skills in garment construction. They will increase their sewing accuracy and speed in this course.

FDD121 | PATTERN DRAFTING 2

This is a level 2 drafting course with emphasis on the upper body, including sleeves, collars, and closures. Development of the basic upper body slopers, correct body measurements and design manipulations will be explored in detail.

FAV1110 | COLOUR THEORY

This course will introduce the Elements and Principles of colour theory. Student will develop an appreciation for the contributions of Itten, Munsell, and others, and gain knowledge of colour relationships and their psychological effects, as explored through lectures, colour chart development, colour mixture, problems of sensation, analysis and colour relationships.

FDD123 | DRAPING 1

This is an introductory draping course that will cover basic fundamentals, which will include blocks and basic styles. The student will create their final garment applying skills learned throughout the term.

FAI1220 | FASHION TERMINOLOGY

This course will introduce the student to the language of fashion through specific terminology, styling sheets, line lists and look books. The students will also be introduced to apparel classifications and merchandising mixes, including specialty sizes. Different lectures will demonstrate the use of textiles and trims along with the design trends. These learning segments will be reinforced through guest speakers and field trips.

FDD125 | DIGITAL DESIGN

This course will introduce the student to various digital drawing techniques needed for product and promotional creations.

TERM 3

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FDD130 | CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION 3

This is an advanced level of sewing focusing on modern methods of tailoring as it applies to the pantsuit.

FDD131 | PATTERN DRAFTING 3

This is an advanced apparel pattern drafting class. Emphasis is on block development and styled patterns relating to dresses, women’s and men’s tailored jackets, as well as coats.

FDD132 | SKETCHING 2

Fashion sketching 2 will guide the student through a detailed approach to illustration and technical drawing, allowing the student the freedom and creativity to develop their own style.

FDD133 | DRAPING 2

This is a level 2 draping class that expands the fundamentals taught in draping 1. Focus will be on the bias draping, cut and sew separates and the use of wovens and jersey mixes.

FDD134 | KNITWEAR 1

This class concentrates on the development & design of knit garments through the cut and sew method.

FAI301 | HISTORY OF FASHION

This course will trace the development of fashion and costume throughout history and its influence on 20 and 21 century fashion.

TERM 4

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FDD240 | COLLECTION 1

This is an advanced design class. Students will incorporate skills taught in fundamental design classes to create a graduate collection.

FDD241 | STUDIO PRACTICES

This is a pattern development and construction class that prepares the students to work in a manufacturing workroom. Focus is on procedure of manufacturing garments from sketch to final product utilizing drafting and sewing skills previously covered.

FDD243 | DRAPING 3

This is an advanced level of draping. This draping course will move through a series of advanced subjects, challenging each student during the execution of each garment. The student will also be encouraged to push boundaries creatively.

FD244 | KNITWEAR 2

This second level of knitwear will further explore the design and development of the cut and sew method of knitwear.

FAI2500 | FASHION AND FILM

This course will trace the social, cultural and technological influences on fashion from the 1940’s to present day. The close link between film/television and fashion will be examined.

TERM 5

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FDD250 | COLLECTION 2

This is an advanced drafting sewing class where students will utilize skills taught in the past 4 terms to create the original graduate collections designed in Collection 1 design class. Students will have the opportunity to develop their collections using the instructor as a consultant and mentor throughout the process.

FDD251 | GERBER I

This is an introductory class to the Gerber Pattern Drafting System. The student will be walked through the basic operation of the system and apply basic pattern drafting skills learned in terms 1 and 2.

FDD252 | PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

This course will cover the technical aspects of the product development process. The instructor will teach skills relevant to the job of technical designer. The course will cover private label | development, spec packages and an overview of the production process.

FDD253 | PATTERN GRADING

The student will learn to increase and decrease proportionately a variety of sample size patterns to achieve full size ranges.

TERM 6

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FDD260 | COLLECTION 3

In this class the student will continue development of their collection. Outerwear, specialty fabrics and individual developmental problems will be covered. Students are encouraged to expand their skills and experiment new skills normally not considered for production designed clothing.

FDD261 | PORTFOLIO PRESENTATION

The student will create a portfolio showcasing a body of work created/learned over the course of the program.

FDD262 | GERBER 2

This is an advanced CAD class expanding on the functions taught in Gerber I. During the second half of the term the student will navigate through system management, grading and marker making.

FDD263 | DESIGNER DEVELOPMENT

The student will explore the job market through resume preparation, job search, interview techniques and career planning. The student will gain an understanding of becoming an entrepreneur through exposure to business structures and marketing initiatives.

FDD264 | DESIGN IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY

The student will explore the role of fashion in a global economy through the introduction of global sourcing and exporting goods.

FDD265 | MERCHANDISING PRACTICES

The student will be taught how to develop and review their line from a merchandising perspective with industry critiques.

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Meet your Mentors

DONNA GILPIN

CO-PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Her 30+ years in the industry has covered everything from couture to mass production and retail floors to corporate boardrooms, allowing Donna to get involved with many facets of the industry.

17 of those years was spent with Sears Canada Inc. headquarters developing product for men’s and kids Private Labels as both a Technical Designer and Product Manager. As Product Manager, Donna was able to travel all over the US and Europe, for sample as well as market shopping, seeing firsthand what was going on in the world of fashion. She also travelled to Hong Kong, Shanghai and China to negotiate prices with suppliers.

In 1990 Donna began a career in teaching part time and in 2004 was awarded an Excellence in Teaching Award. During this time she realized that sharing her experiences and knowledge with students was what she enjoyed doing the most.

She joined the Toronto Film School (Academy of Design) in 2011 as Coordinator and instructor where she is today.

KEITH RICHARDSON

CO-PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Keith first studied architecture and environmental design at the Ontario College of Art (OCAD). Realizing the similarities of Environmental and Fashion design – both involve turning two-dimensional materials into three-dimensional items – fashion became more prominent in Keith’s career.

Keith studied at the prestigious Galasso School of Design in Toronto, learning couture techniques of patternmaking. After graduating, Keith went on to George Brown College, where he studied industrial methods of garment design and manufacturing.

Keith spent 10 years working in Miami, for numerous sportswear companies, and after returning to Toronto, began to teach at the Academy of Design. Keith has won numerous awards for his work in fashion, he continues to design and has published a textbook “Introduction to Stretch” a patternmaking manual for knits and stretch fabrics.

CHRISTOPHER PAUNIL

Christopher Paunil is a graduate of the Fashion Design and Techniques program at George Brown College, where he excelled in his studies and first realized that he wanted to specialize in women’s wear upon graduation. His entry into the fashion world began with his first job as a costume designer specializing in dance costumes. With 7 years of industry experience under his belt, he took a leap of faith and designed his first bridal collection in 2009.

In 2010, with a growing list of bridal clients, Christopher moved into the prestigious Toronto Fashion Incubator as a resident designer. Since then he has received the “Vote Couture for the Cure” award from the White Cashmere Collection for his exquisite bathroom tissue creation in 2011, and has created another gown for the collection in 2013. Also that same year, Christopher was a finalist in The Toronto Fashion Incubator’s “New Labels Competition”, in which he placed in the top 4 best emerging designers from across Canada. This lead to his newly-launched women’s ready-to-wear collection being carried by TNT (The New Trend) and several other Toronto and GTA boutiques. In 2014, Christopher was once again named as one of top 4 best emerging designers from across Canada in the TFI’s “New Labels Competition”. Also in 2014, his bridal collection was picked up by Kleinfeld Hudson’s Bay, made famous by TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress”. His bridal and ready-to-wear collections continue to gain momentum as he expands his list of retailers.

DIEGO FUCHS

Diego Fuchs, one half of the design duo behind HELDER DIEGO, graduated from the International Academy of Design in 2005. After several years working alongside Toronto based designer Nada Shepherd of NADA, Diego, along with HelderAguiar, decided to start the contemporary women’s brand HELDER DIEGO.

In 2010, HELDER DIEGO was launched with much acclaim. The brand focuses on building wardrobe foundations that can be enhanced from season to season with its Sleek, Sexy and Sophisticated signature aesthetic. After being finalists in both TFI New Labels as well as Mercedes Benz Start-Up competitions, the duo went on to become staples at Toronto Fashion Week working with the esteemed production company THE COLLECTIONS. The brand has continued to grow in retailers across Canada as well as launching its own e-commerce site for Spring 2016.

YOUR FASHION EXPERIENCE

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