School of Fashion Design: Pre-College Fashion Prep (Gr 9-12) Recently Updated

Our program, specifically for high school students, provides an introduction to the fashion design process, from conception to garment completion. The curriculum is a taste of SFD’s adult certificate program and is taught by our expert faculty. If you are interested in fashion and sewing as a hobby or are considering post-secondary fashion degree programs, this is the program for you!

The curriculum is designed to take you from design to finished product with no prior experience necessary.  Students will get an overview of the entire process while walking away with a strong foundation of skills.  Whether you're a fashionista or want a career in fashion, this is the course for you! By the end of the program you will have created: a fashion garment from a pattern, a mood board, and fashion plate illustrations of an original garment collection. Throughout this program you will learn: how to take measurements, the safe and correct operation of an industrial sewing machine, textiles and materials sourcing, design development, pattern manipulation, sewing and garment construction skills,  design theory, fashion terminology, inspiration sourcing, and fashion garment sketching.