Fashion and Design World Today

Sewing is currently undergoing a major resurgence in popularity. While many new enthusiasts take up sewing to save money and extend the life of their wardrobes, few realize that they are developing a skill that is essential to BC’s growing fashion industry.

Now those looking to channel their sewing talents into a career can turn to VCAD’s Fashion Design program. For fashion designers, the ability to sew is an essential building block of the trade and sewing skills come in handy in any design or production position, especially in garment construction.

Students can gain experience in garment and apparel construction in the Fashion Design program at VCAD. They will learn about pattern drafting, textiles, fashion illustration, product development and collection design. They also study various aspects of the fashion industry, including fashion history, marketing and promotion, forecasting, styling and visual display and merchandising.

VCAD is currently accepting applications for its Fashion Design and Marketing and Merchandising for Fashion programs. The next round of programs start on October 5, 2009.

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