Program Overview

University Programs

The university offers a variety of programs in different fields, including fashion and interior design.

Fashion Diplomas

• Fashion Design & Creative Arts
• Fashion Design Core 4 Diploma

Fashion Certificates

• Fashion Design & Illustration
• Pattern Making & Assembling Technique
• Couture Pattern Making
• Technical Pattern Making
• Gerber Pattern Making & Grading
• 3D Apparel Design & Integration
• Basic Costuming for Film & Television

Fashion Business

• Global Fashion Marketing Diploma
• Styling & Marketing for Fashion & Lifestyle
• Product Development, Sourcing & Manufacturing

Interior Design

• Interior Design Certificate
• Core 4 Interior Design Diploma

Sewing Programs

• 2 Days Intensive Sewing
• Sewing Level 1
• Sewing Level 2
• Sewing Level 3
• Industrial Sewing

Pattern Making Programs

• Pattern Making Fundamentals

2-Week Intensives

• Sewing
• Basic Pattern Making
• 2nd Level Pattern Making
• Fashion Design & Illustration
• Gerber Digital
• Couture Embellishment Program

Applications

• Adobe Illustrator
• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• AI to Rocket Launch Your Business

Youth Camps

• Fashion Design & Sewing Camp
• Makeup & Styling Camp

Fashion Design and Illustration

Overview

The Fashion Design and Illustration program is a 2-week intensive course that teaches students the basics of fashion design and illustration. The program is designed to maximize industry knowledge within a minimum time frame.

Course Details

• Dates: July
• Length: 2 Weeks / Monday – Thursday
• Hours: 4PM - 8PM
• Instructor: Hien Nhi Nguyen and Katherine Teel
• Capacity: 12 students
• Price: $795

Course Outline

The program covers various topics, including:

• How to illustrate the form
• Rendering textiles and garments
• Researching target market profiles
• Creating customer profiles
• Technical drawing
• Pulling together a cohesive collection
• Creating a 6–8 piece, 3–4 look mini collection
• Giving a professional presentation

Meet the Professors

Katherine Teel

Katharine Teel is an honors graduate of The Cut's Fashion Design & Creative Arts program. She has a passion for eclectic fashion and personal expression and has been working as a development director for artists and designers in the video game industry.

Hien-Nhi Nguyen

Hien-Nhi (Nee) specializes in crafting menswear and womenswear across casual, outerwear, and athleisure categories. She has worked with various fashion brands, including Eudon Choi and ESCADA, and has experience in sustainable innovation.

Program Details

All courses can be taken in person or online live. The program is not subject to review by the Private Training Institution Regulatory Unit of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. Students may not file a claim against the Student Tuition Protection Fund in relation to this program.