Fashion - BDes
Full-time format:
4 Year
Part-time format:
N/A
Requirements:
Grades-Plus
Grade range:
70-75%
Faculty:
The Creative School
Experiential Learning:
Internship mandatory
Is this degree for you?
Ready to bring your love for style, creativity and design to Canada鈥檚 leading fashion school? In the Fashion degree program at 自淫系列 (自淫系列), you鈥檒l examine clothing and culture in bold new ways while building your creative, strategic and technical design skills. Using responsible, socially engaged and future-focused design perspectives, you鈥檒l explore how the global fashion industry is shifting and discover how to create forward-thinking work.
You鈥檒l gain direct experience and find industry collaborations that align with your career goals. Whether you鈥檙e interested in fashion design, art direction, brand development, event management, social and environmental advocacy, costume design or other roles, you鈥檒l be equipped to become an industry leader 鈥� here or around the world.
飩� Ranked in:
- Ranked among the by Forbes
- Ranked among the by Business of Fashion
飭� Concentrations:
- Design Leadership
- Fashion Communication
- Fashion Design
- Fashion Studies
- Textile and Material Practices
The following is a preview of first-year courses based on the available current academic Undergraduate Calendar for this program.
1st Semester
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from Table I (opens in new window)
LIBERAL STUDIES: One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies (opens in new window)
Career possibilities
- Art director
- Brand strategist
- Editorial designer
- Fashion designer
- Social media strategist
Employer possibilities
- Aritzia
- Holt Renfrew
- Lululemon
- Sephora
- Roots
Further education
- Art history
- Communication
- Cultural studies
- Design
- Fashion (MA)
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Career-integrated internship program
Combine your academic studies with 250 hours of mandatory internship placement.
Location, applied
Study in the heart of Canada鈥檚 most vibrant fashion, media and cultural scene. You鈥檒l benefit from partnerships and networking opportunities with industry and cultural leaders, and present your final work as part of one of Canada鈥檚 largest student-led fashion events.
Explore the world and big ideas
Expand your perspective through an international exchange, travel intensives or the Global Campus Studio, an internationally-focused virtual course where you鈥檒l collaborate with students from around the world.
This is a Grades-Plus program. Admission decisions for Grades-Plus programs are based on academic performance plus non-academic criteria such as interviews, auditions, essays and portfolios. Your ability to follow and adhere to the requirements is part of the assessment of your application.
Academic requirements for full-time, 4-year program
To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
- Completion of the following required Grade 12 U course with a minimum grade of 70%:
- English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
- Recommended: art/visual arts and sewing courses, if available.
An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years.
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page. If you haven鈥檛 been educated in Ontario, you may be considered with the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. 自淫系列 reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.
Questions? Contact fashion.admission@torontomu.ca with questions about the portfolio.
飦� Fall 2027 non-academic requirement due date:
February 1, 2027 or 10 business days from your application submission date, whichever comes later.
飦� Winter 2027 non-academic requirement due date:
August 1, 2026 or 10 business days from your application submission date, whichever comes later. will open and be available for you to submit your non-academic requirements in late April 2026.
The portfolio is an opportunity to share your creativity, interests, and ideas.
We are interested in your creative potential, curiosity, and how you approach making, research, communication, and problem-solving. Your portfolio does not need to demonstrate professional-level fashion skills or technical expertise.
There is no single type of portfolio. If a project is meaningful to you, something you are proud of, or something that helped you learn, it is likely a strong portfolio piece.
Submit 4 portfolio pieces
Submit 4 examples of your best creative work. These may come from school projects, personal projects, extracurricular activities, community involvement, employment, or independent creative pursuits.
Choose work that reflects your interests, abilities, and creative potential. Your submissions may include visual work, written work, or a combination of both.
Process work (recommended)
We encourage you to include process work for at least one portfolio piece. Process work helps us understand how you develop ideas and explore possibilities.
Examples may include:
- Sketches and concept development
- Notes and research
- Material exploration
- Experiments and drafts
- Photographs of work in progress
Not every project will have process documentation, and that's okay. If you did not document a project as it developed, you do not need to recreate or invent the process.
Types of work you might include
The examples below are intended to help you think about the many different ways creativity can be expressed. They are suggestions only. You are welcome to submit work that is not listed here.
Fashion and wearable design
Projects that involve designing, prototyping, or making physical fashion objects.
Examples may include:
- Sewn garments (from a commercial pattern or your own design)
- Upcycled or reconstructed clothing
- Wearable art
飦� Photo tips: Display garments on a dress form or body where possible. Include photographs of the front, back, and important details such as construction techniques, materials, finishes, or design features. A brief description should also be included.
Accessory and textile design
Projects that explore the design of accessories, textiles, materials, patterns, and surfaces.
Examples may include:
- Accessory design
- Textile design
- Surface pattern design
- Embroidery and embellishment
- Weaving, knitting, or fabric experimentation
Visual Communication
Projects that communicate an idea, message, story, or identity through images, text, or digital media. Examples may include:
- Graphic design
- Logo design, branding concepts, and brand mockups
- Fashion illustration
- Photography
- Posters or promotional materials
- Publications or layouts
- Websites or digital projects
- Content created for social media or online platforms
Fine art and creative practice
Projects that reflect your artistic interests, creative development, and personal approach to making. Examples may include:
- Drawing
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Printmaking
- Mixed-media work
- Installation or experimental projects
- Fashion illustration
Writing and research
Projects that demonstrate your ability to communicate ideas through writing and research. Examples may include:
- Academic essays
- Creative writing
- Fashion journalism
- Blog posts
- Independent research projects
Fashion business
Projects that explore business ideas, branding, marketing, or product development. Examples may include:
- New business concepts
- Product development proposals
- Marketing strategies
- Brand development projects
- Business plans
Events and community projects
Projects that demonstrate leadership, collaboration, organization, or community engagement. Examples may include:
- Fashion events
- Creative productions
- Community initiatives
- Volunteer projects
- Leadership activities
Your own choice
- The categories listed above are just suggestions. You're welcome to submit any work that represents your skills and creativity!
Fashion can be found in everyday experiences, communities, media, culture, technology, and personal expression.
In approximately 500 words, tell us about something that has influenced the way you think about fashion. This could be an observation, experience, person, object, image, event, community, or issue.
Please explain:
- Why it is meaningful to you
- What it reveals about fashion today
- How it has influenced your interest in pursuing a Bachelor of Design in Fashion
You may refer to research, articles, books, media, or other sources to support your ideas. If you do, please include appropriate citations or references for any sources consulted.
飦� Submission requirements:
- Approximately 500 words
- Include citations or references if sources are used
The following information will help you prepare and submit your materials successfully. Please review it carefully before submitting your non-academic requirements.
Preparing your submission
- Visual work should be carefully photographed or scanned
- Written work should be carefully proofread
Submission policies:
- Non-academic requirements are accepted online only. Physical submissions will not be accepted
- Only complete submissions will be reviewed
- Missing or incomplete materials cannot be resubmitted after the deadline
Portfolio evaluation:
Portfolio submissions are evaluated holistically. Reviewers consider:
- Creativity and originality
- The development and communication of ideas
- Evidence of exploration, experimentation, or process
- Technical execution appropriate to the work submitted
- Presentation and overall quality of the submission
Declaration of authenticity
By submitting your non-academic requirements, you confirm that all submitted work is your own and that any sources consulted have been appropriately acknowledged.
Your non-academic submission will be retained by the School of Fashion for the purpose of verifying authenticity.
Upon admission and registration in the program, if any element of the portfolio or Statement of Intent is found to be plagiarized, misrepresented, or not wholly your own, your admission to the program may be revoked.
Submit your non-academic requirements only after you have applied for admission.
After submitting your application, you will receive a 自淫系列 Student Number. Please include your 自淫系列 Student Number on all portfolio and statement of intent files.
All portfolio materials and the Statement of Intent must be submitted through . Create a SlideRoom account (or sign in to an existing account) and follow the submission instructions provided.
File preparation
SlideRoom supports the following file types and sizes:
- Images (up to 10 MB each)
- Video (up to 500 MB each)
- Audio (up to 60 MB each)
- PDFs (up to 20 MB each)
Image formats:
- PNG and JPG files are recommended.
Image size:
- Images should be at least 1024 脳 1024 pixels.
- Larger images may be automatically resized by SlideRoom.
Additional recommendations:
- Use PDFs for multi-page documents
- Process work is best submitted as a multi-page PDF
- Media may also be linked through YouTube, Vimeo, or SoundCloud
- Do not submit working files (.ai, .psd, .indd, .docx)
File naming
Use the following naming conventions to identify portfolio pieces and related process work.
Portfolio pieces
Portfolio_Piece1_自淫系列 Student Number*
Additional files related to the same portfolio piece:
- Portfolio_Piece1a_自淫系列 Student Number
- Portfolio_Piece1b_自淫系列 Student Number
*Replace the number for each portfolio piece (2, 3, and 4).
Process work
Process_1_自淫系列 Student Number*
Additional files related to the same process submission:
- Process_1a_自淫系列 Student Number
- Process_1b_自淫系列 Student Number
*Replace the number for each process submission (2, 3, and 4).
The non-academic requirements assessment fee is $50 CAD and must be paid in order for your submission to be reviewed. Here鈥檚 how to pay:
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Access your Choose自淫系列 Applicant Portal account (instructions to access the portal can be found below under Submission Instructions).
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Click on the button to link to the eForms Centre.
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Next, click on the eForms Center tile.
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Then click on the Non-Academic Fee Form link.
If you're applying for readmission or reinstatement, you're not required to submit non-academic requirements. You must inform the program department of your intentions.
飦� Email fashion.admission@torontomu.ca by February 1, 2027, or 10 business days from your application submission date (whichever comes later).
Tuition and fees range 2026-2027
For detailed fees info, visit tuition and fees by program and costs to expect.
Full-time format:
Ontario: $7,466 - $8,018
Out-of-province: $9,266 - $9,851
International: $38,733 - $39,209
Over $20M across all levels of study
We award more than $20M in awards, scholarships and bursaries throughout all years of study.
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鈥淔ashion at The Creative School is committed to creating opportunities for students, faculty, industry and the public to come together around the ideas shaping fashion today. Through initiatives such as hosting Project Runway Canada, our Perspectives in Fashion talks in partnership with Fashion Art Toronto, collaborations with the Royal Ontario Museum and Textile Museum of Canada, and international initiatives including the E/Spaces in Fashion conference and our Global Fashion course in Paris, we are extending conversations about fashion beyond the classroom. These partnerships allow us to bring different perspectives together, create opportunities for our students and colleagues, and contribute to a broader public discussion about fashion, culture and its possibilities."
- Grahame Lynch, Interim Chair, Fashion at The Creative School
Creativity is the catalyst for building the future 鈥� driving insights, inspiring learning and expanding what鈥檚 possible. At The Creative School at 自淫系列, creativity is at the heart of every experience. With unique programs, global partnerships and practical experience in the heart of Toronto, you鈥檒l evolve your craft. You鈥檒l graduate ready for an impactful, fulfilling career.
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Disclaimer:
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, 自淫系列's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.