Courses & Internship
Course Planning
Core Courses are found in Table I
Courses for fulfilling a Concentration come from Table II and Table III, and while not every course may be running each year, there are sufficient alternatives to complete a Concentration, should you choose to.
Concentration areas reference courses from Table II and Table III that can be used towards a particular concentration.
Liberal Studies (Table A and Table B) and Open Electives are courses taken outside the Fashion department to broaden their studies. Students must not choose courses that are restricted for their program or major.
Course intentions is the process where returning students indicate the courses they wish to take in the upcoming academic year via MyServiceHub. If you are a new student, you will not need to complete this process before the start of your first term.
The course intentions period occurs in March for the upcoming academic year. Course intention changes can be made during the course intention adjustment periods in the spring (May) and fall (August to September).
Course intention appointments are automatically scheduled by Toronto Metropolitan University. As a student, you will be notified through your university email of your upcoming course intention appointment. Course intention appointment information can also be found in the Enrolment Dates section of your Student Centre in MyServiceHub.
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Concentrations
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Creative and technical approaches to designing and producing clothing using both traditional and computer-aided design techniques.
Possible Career Pathways:
- Technical design
- Product development
- Supply chain management
- Costuming for TV, Film & Stage
Courses include:
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Creative, technical and theoretical approaches of promoting fashion to audiences through multiple platforms.
Possible Career Pathways:
- Event Planning
- Art/Creative Direction
- Brand Strategy and Design
- Social Media Marketing
Courses include:
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Examining the broader social, cultural and economic implications of the production, promotion and consumption of fashion.
Possible Career Pathways
- Curation
- Archive & Historical Dress
- Social and Environmental Advocacy
- Further Education (Masters + PhD)
Courses Include
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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.
Possible Career Pathways
- Textile Design
- Craft Practices
- Accessory Design
- Jewelery Desing/Making
Courses Include
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Developing meaningful solutions to industry problems by ideating and producing innovative products and with tangible social, cultural and/or economic value.
Possible Career Pathways
- Social and Environmental Advocacy
- Fashion Entrepreneurship
- Event Planning
- Marketing + Communication
Courses Include
Internships
Internships should involve educational experiences in the workplace that equip the student with technical and interpersonal skills required to work effectively in both the public and private sectors. After the completion of the internship, students will be able to reflect positively on their experience taking away key transferable skills required in the current Canadian and global labour market(s).
For Outgoing Curriculum, Fashion Design or Fashion Communication (2022/2023)
Students who entered the program Fall 2019 or before are required to enrol into FSN 402 Internship in their final year of study. They academic requirements for internships are as follows:
- A minimum of 250 hours of internship/work experience is required.
- The remaining 150 hours can be made up of any combination of work experience and University-led workshops.
- Students must complete a minimum of two (2) internships towards your 250 work placement hours
Registering Your Internship
Prior to beginning an internship, students must ensure that their profile on the FITS portal is complete.
Students can then begin an application for their internship position. Complete your application within two weeks of starting at your position.
Students must complete, sign, and submit the following forms:
- Student Liability Waiver and Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) Forms
- Student Declaration of Understanding
- Letter to Placement Employers
To be classified as a paid internship, students must be paid at least the provincial minimum wage. Internships that provide allowances, honorariums, reimbursements of expenses and/or stipends are all classified as unpaid internships.
For more detailed information on uploading your internship, and to consult a list of frequently asked questions, please see the How to Internship (external link)
Hours Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of two (2) internships towards your 250 work placement hours
Students are welcome to find placements that are in the fields of fashion and/or design. The goal of the Internship program is to have students gain experience while in school to support their career objectives. If you aren't sure whether a position will count towards your hours, reach out to Brittany.
Mentorship
Students can also gain internship hours by being P.R.A.D.A. or Tri-Mentoring mentors.
Finding an Opportunity
Current students can find all relevant and up-to-date information about internships and other opportunities in the “Internship and Opportunities Hub” course shell on D2L. If you have not been automatically enrolled in this shell, please contact Brittany Paty.
Students are also welcome to find their own opportunities through external channels, and their own networks.
Professional Development
The Career Centre offers workshops on a weekly basis that students can register for. These workshops cover a variety of professional development topics and skills, and compliment your work placement and in-class learning.
Visit the Career Centre for careers & job search guide, student employment sources, job matching technology, networking events and more.