CORE 4 FASHION
DESIGN DIPLOMA
Program Duration: 1 Year - 4 Months (56 Weeks/1120hrs)
Your Instructors: Frederick Fung, Julie Berg, Azam R, Magali Blanc
Prices: Domestic $24,595.00
Prices: International $28,595.00
Location: 1888 West 1st Ave
Start Dates: January, May, September.
Consisting of three set modules and an elective module, the Core 4 Design
Diploma helps build the student's awareness of, and preparedness for, the
exciting world of fashion.
This Diploma delves deep into areas of creative and technical design, production
and manufacturing, to guide students into a bespoke selection of specialized
courses, allowing for a rich and experiential education led by industry
professionals in a supportive and exciting environment.
Program Overview
Develop Your Skill
The Cut’s ‘Core 4’ Diploma is an exciting and comprehensive program that provides students a strong foundation in Apparel and Fashion Design.
Tailor your own experience by choosing one of our four dynamic electives
Learn the foundations of creative design and illustration
Understand the reality of fashion and apparel through the lens of production
Conceptualize, draft, and create your own garments
Learn the techniques essential to succeed in numerous industry positions
Understand how to professionally develop products through technical design skills
Program Timeline
See below for the timeline options available:
Program Timeline
Program Duration: 56 weeks/1120 hrs
Term: 4 (14 weeks/280 hours each)
Hours per week: Lecture 8 hours/week. Lab 12 hrs/week
Admission Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent or mature student status (19+)
- Admissions interview: in person or by Skype with the Dean or Director of Admissions
- Letter of Intent: describing your career goals (Minimum 250 words)
- English Proficiency: B2 Level (IELTS 5.5 - TOEFL 57 internet-based - 1 63 computer-based - FCE Exam) or equivalent. (If English is not First Language and/or has no formal previous education in English)
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fashion Design, Illustration Creative Design | Pattern Making & Assembling Technique | Product Development & Manufacturing Domestic & Overseas | ELECTIVE - Technical & Gerber & 3D Apparel Design |
Related Fee
- Application Fee(Domestic) $250.00
- Application Fee (International) $1000.00
- Assessment Fee $100.00
- Material Fee $1,800.00
- Textbooks $1,123.00 (may vary)
Meet your professors
Julie Berg
Julie Berg brings 25 years of forward-thinking fashion design and energy-fuelled marketing talent to the table. A product development specialist for both retail and private labels, she’s crafted contemporary designer sportswear and accessories collections for small-sized independent retailers and big brands alike.
Frederick Fung
Frederick has over 10 years of teaching experience in clothing design and realization at Visual College of Art and Design (VCAD), and Art Institute of Vancouver (now is LaSalle College Vancouver). Frederick has worked for several Vancouver based Label companies as a pattern-maker, sample maker, textile manager Frederick owned Frederick Fung label and small production selling in 4 locations in Vancouver Along with six years of textile research and evaluation in different European and Asian countries Frederick's master level pattern skills combined with his global work experience, makes him an incredible instructor and mentor.
Magali Blanc
After my bachelor degree, I studied fashion design in Paris at l’Institue Superieur des Arts Appliques during 4 years. After my graduation I started as an intern at Vivienne Westwood in London, and then for Vanessa Bruno in Paris, where, I had the opportunity to work with high hand fabrics and luxurious yarns for knitwear collections. Quickly after my internships, I worked for luxury RTW brands in Paris. First, for Maje Paris from the very start to the huge expansion of the brand. I was in charge of many categories of product bringing diversity focus on the DNA of the brand.... I was also working directly with fabric mills and suppliers based in Europe, Asia and India. At Maje, I learned to design with a luxurious, a realistic approach and a strong product positioning that leads to the success of the brand.
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