The Fashion
Design and Merchandising one-year certificate program has been developed
to provide graduates with basic knowledge and skills that leads
to entry level employment in the fashion industry. The diploma program
then continues to allow students to specialize in a focused area.
Practical application, theory and philosophy are incorporated into
courses through lecture and laboratory formats. To become a fashion
specialist, students must develop their talent and master skills.
The Fashion
Design and Merchandising program stimulates the development of individual
talent allowing students an opportunity to express creative ideas
as they relate to the fashion industry.
IMPORTANT
DATES
|
Fall
|
Winter
|
Fees Due |
August
4, 1999 |
Nov.
29, 1999 |
Lectures
Begin |
Sep.
1, 1999 |
Jan. 4, 2000 |
Add/Drop
Period |
Sep.
1-9, 1999 |
Jan.
4-11, 2000 |
Last
day to Withdraw |
Nov.
17, 1999 |
March
28, 2000 |
Last
Day of Lectures |
December
13, 1999 |
April
20, 2000 |
No
Classes |
Sep.6,
Oct.11, Nov.11 |
Feb.
21-25, 2000 |
Field Trips |
n/a |
n/a |
Practicum
Placement |
n/a |
n/a |
Final
Exams |
Dec.
14-17, 1999 |
April
24-27, 2000 |
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
New students
are accepted into the Fashion Design and Merchandising program for
the Fall and Winter terms.
- Fashion Design
and Merchandising is a cost recovery program and requires a minimum
enrollment to be offered. Please contact the Admissions Office
regarding program status.
Academic
Requirements (Certificate)
Applicants are required to have an Alberta High School Diploma or
equivalent.
Academic
Requirements (Diploma)
Students wishing admission to the diploma program are required to
have completed the Fashion Design and Merchandising Certificate
or equivalent.
PROGRAM
FEES
|
YEAR
I
|
YEAR
II
|
Tuition |
$3762
|
$3762
|
Studentsı
Association |
$84
|
$84
|
Books
and Supplies |
$1592
|
$1178
|
TOTAL
FEES
|
$5438
|
$5013
|
All fees are
approximate and are based on a full credit load for each program
(the number of credits may depend upon the elective courses selected)
and is subject to change. Costs of books and supplies are estimated.
Supply costs include only the specialized materials and equipment
needed for the program and not basic stationery supplies. The LCC
Studentsı Association fees are subject to change. For more detailed
information on tuition fee calculation and other fees, students
are advised to consult the FEES section of this Calendar.
PRIOR
LEARNING ASSESSMENT
Students accepted
into this program have the opportunity to apply related employment,
volunteer, educational or training experiences toward the completion
of the program. For information on Prior Learning Assessment, students
should contact the Registrarıs Office.
GRADUATION
Students must
successfully complete 44 credits before a Certificate in Fashion
Design and Merchandising is granted. Students must successfully
complete 88 credits before a diploma in Fashion Design and Merchandising
is granted.
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
This
program offers qualified students the opportunity to prepare for
positions as: fashion specialist, stylist, assistant designers,
production coordinators, pattern makers, display artists, entry
level retail managers, home based business owners, entrepreneurs,
factory production managers, and costume designers and producers.
TRANSFER
AGREEMENTS
None
available at this time.
CURRICULUM
Year I Fall
Term Hours/Week Credits
BUS 173 Information Management and Applications (0-5) 5
FDM 140 Foundations of Fashion Design (1-2) 3
FDM 155 Textiles and Fabric Design I (1-2) 3
Electives
DES 140 Drapery Production (0-3) 3
FDM 101 Industrial Sewing (0-1) 1
FDM 102 Perfect Pants (0-1) 1
FDM 103 Basic Blouse (0-1) 1
FDM 104 Casual Dress (0-1) 1
FDM 105 Casual Jacket (0-1) 1
MKT 156 Merchandising (5-0) 5
MKT 279 Applied Sales (3-0) 3
or any 200 level course without prerequisites
Total 22 credits
Year I (Core)
Winter Term Hours/Week Credits
BUS 158 Small Business Management (5-0) 5
FDM 153 Fashion Design Professional (3-0) 3
FDM 156 Textiles and Fabric Design II (1-2) 3
FDM 187 Visual Display (2-1) 3
Electives
FDM 106 Advanced Lined Skirt (0-1) 1
FDM 107 Pants and Vest (0-1) 1
FDM 108 Underlining and Lining (0-1) 1
FDM 109 Evening Wear (0-1) 1
FDM 110 Tailored Jacket (0-1) 1
FDM 162 Surface Design (1-2) 3
FDM 173 Apparel Production (1-2) 3
or any 200 level course without prerequisite
Total 22 credits
NOTE: Not all
electives are offered every year.
Year II (Core)
Fall Term Hours/Week Credits
DES 250 History of Design (3-0) 3
FDM 201 Fashion Drawing (1-2) 3
FDM 265 Pattern Drafting I (2-4) 6
Electives
FDM 260 Tailoring (1-2) 3
FDM 266 Pattern Drafting II (2-4) 6
FDM 268 Grading, Marking and Cutting (1-2) 3
MKT 277 Merchandise Administration (5-0) 5
MKT 279 Applied Sales (3-0) 3
MKT 283 Advertising (5-0) 5
Total 22 credits
Year II (Core)
Winter Term Hours/Week Credits
ACC 126 Basic Accounting (3-0) 3
FDM 256 Factory Management (3-0) 3
FDM 258 Fashion Promotion (1-2) 3
FDM 281 Fashion Photography and Layout (1-2) 3
Electives
FDM 251 Costume Making (1-2) 3
FDM 255 Haute Couture (1-2) 3
FDM 266 Pattern Drafting II (2-4) 6
FDM 267 Pattern Drafting III (2-1) 3
FDM 270 Retail Buying (0-3) 3
FDM 295 Practicum (0-3) 3
FDM 296 Industry Career Studies (0-3) 3
Total 22 credits
NOTE: Not all
electives are offered every year.
ELECTIVES
Suggested electives for diploma program focus on:
1) Retail Business Management
FDM 270 Retail Buying
FDM 295 Practicum
FDM 296 Industry Career Studies
MKT 156 Merchandising
MKT 277 Merchandise Administration
MKT 279 Applied Sales
MKT 283 Advertising
2) Entrepreneurship
FDM 106 Advanced Lined Skirt
FDM 107 Pants and Vest
FDM 108 Underlining and Lining
FDM 109 Evening Wear
FDM 110 Tailored Jacket
FDM 173 Apparel Production
FDM 266 Pattern Drafting II
FDM 270 Retail Buying
FDM 295 Practicum
FDM 296 Industry Career Studies
MKT 156 Merchandising
MKT 279 Applied Sales
MKT 283 Advertising
3) Factory Production
Management
FDM 106 Advanced Lined Skirt
FDM 107 Pants and Vest
FDM 108 Underlining and Lining
FDM 109 Evening Wear
FDM 110 Tailored Jacket
FDM 173 Apparel Production
FDM 260 Tailoring
FDM 266 Pattern Drafting II
FDM 267 Pattern Drafting III
FDM 268 Grading, Marking and Cutting
FDM 295 Practicum
MKT 156 Merchandising
MKT 277 Merchandise Administration
4) Costume Design
and Production
DES 140 Drapery Production
FDM 162 Surface Design
FDM 106 Advanced Lined Skirt
FDM 107 Pants and Vest
FDM 108 Underlining and Lining
FDM 109 Evening Wear
FDM 110 Tailored Jacket
FDM 251 Costume Making
FDM 255 Haute Couture
FDM 260 Tailoring
FDM 266 Pattern Drafting II
5) Fashion Design
DES 140 Drapery Production
FDM 162 Surface Design
FDM 106 Advanced Lined Skirt
FDM 107 Pants and Vest
FDM 108 Underlining and Lining
FDM 109 Evening Wear
FDM 110 Tailored Jacket
FDM 255 Haute Couture
FDM 260 Tailoring
FDM 266 Pattern Drafting II
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