Fashion

O.S.S.D. with six Grade 12 U/M courses including Grade 12 U English.

Notes:

1. ENG4U/EAE4U is the preferred English.
   
2. A grade of 70 percent or higher will be required in Grade 12 U English.
   
3. Admission to the School of Fashion is based on meeting the academic requirements determined by Undergraduate Admissions and on the portfolio guidelines set and evaluated by the School of Fashion.
   
4. Applicants are required to submit a portfolio which provides evidence of creative versatility and ability, along with a statement that contextualizes their interest in Fashion. Applicants must visit the Fashion program page for details about the non-academic requirements.
5. A non-academic assessment fee of $50 CAD (non-refundable and subject to change) is required.
6. Subject to competition, candidates may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum.

Although art and art history, fashion, design, or sewing classes are not academic prerequisites for entry into the Fashion program, it is strongly recommended that if courses in these areas are offered in the candidate's secondary school curriculum, it would be beneficial to pursue them.

The Fashion curriculum provides students with the flexibility to gain knowledge and exposure to a range of experiences and opportunities available within the interdisciplinary field of fashion.

Supported by core knowledge in fashion theory and practice, students will have the ability to shape their individual curricular pathways through introductory, intermediate and advanced electives; they may choose to declare an optional concentration in one of five areas or craft an interdisciplinary educational experience.

The curriculum is structured as follows:
• Core courses form the backbone of the curriculum and bring together all Fashion students throughout the four-year degree program.

• Table I courses introduce skills and knowledge that form the foundation of the increasingly advanced Table II and Table III electives.

• Most Table II and Table III electives are grouped into Concentrations. (Some exceptions exist that are broadly applicable to multiple areas of study.)

• Liberal Studies courses and University Open Electives ensure students gain a breadth of knowledge and experiences, and they provide opportunities for students to pursue Minors.

Concentrations

Concentrations offer an opportunity for students to pursue a particular area in fashion. Concentrations are optional and not a degree requirement. Successful completion of 8 courses in a concentration area results in the concentration being listed on a student’s transcript.

Fashion Communication: Creative, technical and theoretical approaches of promoting fashion to audiences through multiple platforms.

Fashion Design: Creative and technical approaches to designing and producing clothing using both traditional and computer-aided design techniques.

Fashion Studies: Examining the broader social, cultural and economic implications of the production, promotion and consumption of fashion.

Design Leadership: Developing meaningful solutions to industry problems by ideating and producing innovative products and/or with tangible social, cultural and/or economic value.

Textiles and Material Practices: Engaging with methods and critical approaches to design and create original and innovative textiles and/or accessories while working in both digital and analogue environments.

Concentrations are offered continually and are not subject to availability. Courses for fulfilling a Concentration come from Table II and III; while not every course may be running each year, there are sufficient alternatives to complete a Concentration, should you choose to.

Internship

Internships provide educational experiences in the workplace and opportunities for students to connect with employers. Between their first year and the end of the fall term in their fourth year, students are required to complete 250 hours of documented work experience along with a series of six University-led workshops. Credit for internships and workshops is applied to FSN 709 Professional Aspects of Fashion, a required course taken in the fall semester of fourth year.

Students must take three lower level liberal studies courses and three upper level liberal studies courses to graduate. Students must not choose courses that are restricted for their program or major.

Please refer to the liberal studies chapter of this calendar for more information on the Liberal Studies Policy. Further information on liberal studies can also be found at the Faculty of Arts' Liberal Studies website (opens in new window) .

Table B - Upper Level Restrictions

IRL 500 is not available for credit.

Students may pursue any Minor offered by Toronto Met (with some exceptions). Please refer to the Minors chapter of this calendar for further information on individual Minor requirements and exclusions.

Undergraduate students wishing to pursue a continuing education certificate program should be aware of possible program exclusions. Please refer to the Certificate Registration section of the Curriculum Advising website (opens in new window)  for complete details.

*Students must complete 12 courses from Core Elective Table II and III, with a minimum of 3 courses from Table III.

*Students must complete 12 courses from Core Elective Table II and III, with a minimum of 3 courses from Table III.

*Students must complete 12 courses from Core Elective Table II and III, with a minimum of 3 courses from Table III.

**FSN 90A/B is a two-term course (Fall and Winter)

Concentrations, selected from Core Elective Table II and Core Elective Table III, are optional.

Students may declare a concentration beginning in the 4th Semester. If a student chooses to pursue a concentration they must declare a concentration before applying to graduate. Successful completion will mean that the concentration will be listed on the student’s transcript.

Courses used to fulfil the requirements of a concentration cannot be used to fulfil the requirements of a minor.

A Program Advisory Council (PAC) is a group of volunteers that provides expert advice to a school or department on program related matters such as curriculum, program review, technology and trends in the industry, discipline or profession. For more information, see Senate Policy #158 (Program Advisory Councils).

Jill Andrew
Co-Founder
Body Confidence Canada

Jeanne Beker
Host/Segment Producer
"FT-Fashion Television" &
"Fashion Television Channel"

Laurie Belzak
Sector Development Officer
Fashion, Apparel & Design
Strategic Growth & Sector Development
Economics Development & Culture
City of Toronto

Nina Boccra
Director of Programs
Design Exchange

Izzy Camilleri
Fashion Designer
Izzy Camilleri

Candice Chan
Creative Director and Partner
Candice & Alison Incorporated

Aisha Fairclough
Co-Founder
Body Confidence Canada

Lynda Friendly
Lynda Friendly & Associates Incorporated

Krishna Nikhil
Chief Merchandising Officer
SSENSE

Anjli Patel
Fashion Lawyer and Trademark Agent

Sage Paul
Artistic Director
Indigenous Toronto Fashion Week

Brian Richards A.
Event Producer
The Collections  

Heidi Ruggier
President
Matte PR

Mary Turner
Chief Merchandising Officer
Town Shoes Limited