1. Post Secondary Research Project!
People who want to become a fashion designer…
go to the Kwantlen Polytechnic University
By Jennifer UL

2. Information About Kwantlen Polytechnic University
In this university, it takes 4 years to complete this full time program.
They are divided into 8 semesters and each semester you will learn about fashion designing. There lots of courses but it is basically about the basics first, then drafting/sewing, designing, designing through technology etc.
Fashion designing courses are a program that is modular.

3. What Will You Receive? Bachelor of Design
Diploma in Fashion and Technology
But you will be fine with just a Bachelor of Design.
The Bachelor of Design can be really useful when you want to run your own business. But even if you don’t, you still need one.

4. $$Cost?$$
From the beginning until the end of the 4 years, it costs a total of $17,500.
Textbooks~ $2,600
Instruments(computers and softwares)~ $1,650
Expendable supplies(something that is used once)~ $4,200
Fashion industry events~ $800

5. What Letter Grade are Needed?
Your grade 11&12 grades for sewing/clothing/textiles should be a B or higher or you can show your garments to demonstrate your skills.
These clothing needs perfect stiches, must be pressed, and must be a hang able clothes.
Grade 11&12 English grades must be B or higher.

6. Portfolio Portfolio is very important. It must include;
Art&design skills, sewing skills, computer skills, awareness of fashion profession, and basic math skills.
Art and designing skills should be shown by 1-2 sketchbooks that were drawn within last year and 2 pieces of artwork/design.
Computer skills are proven by self-generated computer work(Text photo layout etc.)
Math skills are tested with a simple math test.
Volunteer experience is needed and so as your computer skills just like I mentioned before.

7. Sewing Skills
Sewing skills are the most important part. To prove your sewing skills, you must have;
6(min.)to 10 (max.) garments sewn properly.
It must be at least 4 different type of garments. (For example 1 pants, 3 shirts, 2 jackets etc.) in different fabric type. These are used to see you sewing skills and what you can make.
It should include set-in sleeves, cuffs, collar, buttons and button holes and 2 different type of zippers and pockets

8. If You Complete this Program What are the Benefits?
This program prepares you to become a fashion designer and be good at all the skills a fashion designer needs.
To become a fashion designer, you need a bachelor’s degree if you want to run your own business but even if you are not going to, it is good to have a bachelor’s degree.

9. My Thoughts…
I think I am good canadite. I enjoy drawing and sketching and enjoy designing too. But my problem is that I am decent with computer skills and colour coding. But overall I am really good with sewing.
I even got a really good complement saying that I had perfect stitches and that I should join textiles next year in grade 9.

10. Bibliography http://www.kpu.ca/fashion
15/design/fashiontechnology-deg.html (courses)
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(entrance requirements)

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