Undergraduate
Fashion Education for a Changing World
Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, Canada's fashion capital, Fashion at The Creative School has a long history of preparing aspiring fashion scholars and creatives to become leading fashion makers, thinkers and doers.
Full-time format
4 years
Degree earned
Bachelor of Design
Experiential learning
Global learning 鈥 Mandatory internship
Admission requirements
Grades Plus program (Academic + Non-Academic Requirements)
自淫系列 Fashion
At 自淫系列, we believe fashion can and must be transformed.
Guided by the principles of Decolonization, Inclusion, Sustainability, and Accessibility, our teaching, research, and partnerships are focused on preparing students to be not only industry professionals but also responsible and enterprising leaders and citizens, locally and globally. By centering diverse perspectives and addressing fashion鈥檚 environmental and social responsibilities, the program positions graduates to reimagine fashion鈥檚 role in creating more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable futures.
The Fashion curriculum is designed to give you both flexibility and focus. You鈥檒l start with a foundation of core and fundamentals courses, then build your own pathway through advanced electives and concentration areas. Over four years, you鈥檒l have the chance to explore design, textiles, communication, curation, and scholarship, while also developing specialized expertise in the areas that matter most to you.
You鈥檒l learn from faculty who are leaders in fashion and creative industries, and you鈥檒l gain the skills and experiences that connect directly to careers in design studios, fashion houses, media, cultural institutions, retail, and entrepreneurial ventures. Located in Toronto鈥檚 downtown core 鈥 home to Canada鈥檚 most vibrant fashion, media, and cultural scene 鈥 you鈥檒l also benefit from partnerships and networking opportunities with industry and cultural leaders.
Global media productions such as Project Runway Canada have chosen to work with our facilities and students, underscoring the School鈥檚 role in shaping Canadian fashion.
The program鈥檚 structure ensures you graduate with both a strong foundation and the confidence to enter Canada鈥檚 fashion and creative industries with the knowledge, skills, and professional connections to thrive.
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.
Textile 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.
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Career Pathways
- Art director
- Brand strategist
- Buyer
- Content creation
- Creative strategist
- Design director
- Event planner
- Fashion consultant
- Graphic designer
- Product developer
- Social media strategist
- Stylist
- Technical designer
- Upcycling and sustainable designer
- Visual merchandiser
Employers
Our alumni can be found at these organizations:
- Aritzia LP
- Harry Rosen Inc.
- Holt Renfrew & Co.
- Roots Corporation
- TikTok
- SSENSE
- RW&Co
- Kotn
- Shopify
- Groupe Dynamite
- Lululemon Athletica Inc.
- NUDESTIX
- Winners
- Joe Fresh
Mass Exodus: The School of Fashion鈥檚 annual end-of-year show
Mass Exodus attracts over 900 people across 4 runway shows
The School of Fashion鈥檚 annual end-of-year show returned with runway shows and an immersive exhibition exploring the evolving boundaries of fashion. Featuring 60+ student collections and 40+ projects, 鈥1 of 1鈥 showcased the emotional depth, cultural relevance and innovation of graduating fashion students.
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