Fashion Industry

West Vancouver Schools Premier Fashion Industry program is open to students, Grades 10-12 who have a strong interest in all aspects of fashion and design.

The course helps students develop design skills and a deeper understanding of various topics in the fashion industry that not only includes design but also production, marketing, fashion promotion, and global impacts.  Students continuously tap into their creativity as they learn and work to complete a variety of exciting projects.

Students develop a Fashion Portfolio that showcases their exploration of the various concepts of fashion design and production, incorporating industry techniques and design, and the design processes.

As students work on their projects, they gain hands-on experience using multiple tools and techniques through the process. This project-based program is ideal for those students who want to extend their creative processes and design skills.

Please note that the WVS Premier Fashion Industry program provides an excellent background for students interested in pursuing a career in fashion or other creative industries but does not have a sewing component. However, students do have the opportunity to participate in the annual Fashion Show.

The WVS Premier Fashion Industry program will take place in the afternoon within the district’s linear schedule as follows:

Week One:     Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Week Two:     Tuesday, Thursday

1:30 – 3:00 p.m. at West Vancouver Secondary School in the Textiles Classroom

This is an inclusive program open to all genders.  If interested students are to complete the Student Information Form, upload photos of samples of past work in such areas as the creative arts, applied skills, or textiles.  Students must also upload their most recent report card. We are looking for students who have a history of good to excellent work habits, as well as strong time management skills.

The course fee for the year is $75.00 to be collected at the time of confirmation to hold the spot and to ensure the placement of the course within the student timetable.

Courses

The program is designed to have students participate for ONE year or for TWO years.

Students who complete the full year receiving the following Ministry courses:

Year 1: Fashion Industry 12

Year 2: Independent Directed Studies (IDS): Fashion Industry 12