This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.

Learn more about Seneca’s program delivery options.

About the Program

This three-year advanced diploma program provides hands-on experience with a focus on sustainability, technology and inclusivity and is designed to train you to become an industry-ready candidate. You will explore your creative potential as you learn in-depth design research, craftsmanship and industry-oriented production skills. Seneca offers exciting courses in applied textiles, knitwear design, fashion history, computer-aided design and production. Our Fashion Resource Centre — a unique collection of Canadian-worn garments and accessories — provides a unique experience with our amazing fashion heritage.

Through the design and production of a third-year graduating collection, you will specialize in a particular area of interest such as streetwear, bridal, outerwear, etc. This will help you focus your learning and document your skills to successfully meet employment and career goals.

Academic Schedule Starting September

	September	January	May
Year 1	Semester 1	Semester 2	Break
Year 2	Semester 3	Semester 4	Break
Year 3	Semester 5	Semester 6

Academic Schedule Starting January

	September	January	May
Year 1		Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 2	Semester 3	Semester 4	Break
Year 3	Semester 5	Semester 6

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• design
• creative research
• trend forecasting
• clothing construction
• pattern making
• computer aided design
• product development
• technical design

Work Experience

Field Placement

Field Placement is a valuable component of the Fashion Arts program and is a requirement for graduation.

Your Career

When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:

• designer
• product developer
• technical designer
• assistant designer
• pattern maker
• grader
• sample maker
• production co-ordinator

You may pursue positions involving marketing, textiles, quality control, film and theatre costuming.

Affiliations/Associations

• Apparel Affinity Group
• Apparel Human Resource Council
• Costume Society of Ontario (CSO)
• Fashion Group International (FGI)
• Fashion Takes Action
• The Institute of Textile Science
• The Textile Museum of Canada
• Toronto Fashion Incubator (TFI)
• Fashion Art Toronto
• Royal Ontario Museum
• Toronto Fashion Week
• International Textile and Apparel Association