Overview
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
English 12 with a passing grade, or equivalent
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
Fees and other costs
| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,036 | |
| College initiative | $35 | |
| Campus resource | $121 | |
| Materials | $65 | not including textbooks |
| Total | $3,257 |
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* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.