Fashion Communication/Design

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. A non-academic assessment fee of $50 CDN (non-refundable and subject to change) is required and will be requested by Ryerson as applicable.
5. Subject to competition, candidates may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum.

Although art/visual art and sewing classes are not treated as an academic prerequisite for entry into the Fashion program, it is strongly recommended that if art courses (e.g. life and/or mechanical drawing, art history), and introductory sewing and/or basic sewing skills courses, are offered in the candidate's secondary school curriculum, they should be pursued.

Applicants are required to submit a portfolio which provides evidence of creative versatility and ability. As part of the admission selection process, applicants must visit the Fashion program page for details about the non-academic requirements.

The School of Fashion is launching a revised undergraduate curriculum for students admitted Fall 2020 and after. The revised curriculum provides students the flexibility to gain an understanding of the range of opportunities available within the interdisciplinary field of fashion. Students will have the ability to shape their individual curricular pathways, supported by academic advising, a foundation of core and fundamentals courses, and the option to choose increasingly advanced electives from a range of concentration areas (listed below).

Over the course of four years, students will be able to identify their areas of interest and develop specialized expertise in those areas all while establishing a breadth of knowledge in fashion theory and practice. Working closely with subject matter experts, students will develop creative, technical, and theoretical skills to advance in the interdisciplinary field of fashion.

The revised curriculum is structured as follows;
• Core courses form the backbone of the curriculum and bring together all fashion students throughout the four-year degree.
• Table I courses introduce skills and knowledge that form the foundation of increasingly advanced Table II and Table III electives.
• Liberal Studies courses and University Open electives ensure students gain breadth of knowledge and experiences and provide opportunities for students to pursue Minors.
• Table II and Table III electives are grouped into Concentrations.

Concentrations (for students admitted Fall 2020 and after)  

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, and 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 first and fourth year students’ complete 400 total hours of internship including a minimum of 250 hours of documented work experience related to the fashion and communication industries along with a series of University-led workshops.

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 A - Lower Level Restrictions

Table B - Upper Level Restrictions

Students may pursue any Minor offered by Ryerson (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.

Last offered 2021-2022 for students admitted Fall 2019. Students admitted Fall 2020 and after see revised curriculum below.

* Students must complete either FFC 32A/B or FFC 552/652 in 5th and 6th semester. FFC 32A/B is a two-term course and continues from the Fall term.

† Students must successfully complete two courses from each of Table I, Table II and Table III before graduation.

Last offered 2022-2023 for students admitted Fall 2019. Students admitted Fall 2020 and after see revised curriculum below.

* FSN 402  is graded on a pass/fail basis.

† Students must successfully complete two courses from each of Table I, Table II and Table III before graduation.

‡ FFC 41A/B is a two-term course and continues from the fall term.

Last offered 2021-2022 for students admitted Fall 2019. Students admitted Fall 2020 and after see revised curriculum below.

† Students must successfully complete two courses from each of Table I, Table II and Table III before graduation.

Last offered 2022-2023 for students admitted Fall 2019. Students admitted Fall 2020 and after see revised curriculum below.

* FSN 402 is graded on a pass/fail basis.

† Students must successfully complete two courses from each of Table I, Table II and Table III before graduation.

‡ FFD 40A/B is a two-term course and continues from the Fall term

Begins 2021-2022 for students admitted Fall 2020 and after. 

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

Begins 2022-2023 for students admitted Fall 2020 and after. 

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

Begins 2023-2024 for students admitted Fall 2020 and after. 

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

**FSN90A/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.

Students must complete eight (8) of the following:

CORE ELECTIVE TABLE II  

CORE ELECTIVE TABLE III

Students must complete eight (8) of the following:

CORE ELECTIVE TABLE II  

CORE ELECTIVE TABLE III

Students must complete eight (8) of the following:

CORE ELECTIVE TABLE II  

CORE ELECTIVE TABLE III

Students must complete eight (8) of the following:

CORE ELECTIVE TABLE II  

CORE ELECTIVE TABLE III

Students must complete eight (8) of the following:

CORE ELECTIVE TABLE II  

CORE ELECTIVE TABLE III

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

Nina Boccra
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Izzy Camilleri
Fashion Designer
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Candice Chan
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Aisha Fairclough
Co-Founder
Body Confidence Canada

Lynda Friendly
Lynda Friendly & Associates Incorporated

Krishna Nikhil
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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
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