The Cut Fashion Design Academy by TCFDA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Our Story Our Location

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FULL TIME PROGRAMS Fashion Design and Creative Arts Diploma Co-Op Modules Fashion Design, Illustration and Creative Direction Garmet Pattern Making and Assembly Techinique Product Development, Production and Sourcing Fashion Marketing and Branding Gerber Accumark - Pattern Making and Grading Couture Pattern Making Evening Wear/Special Occasion Level 2 Technical Pattern Making Advance Outerwear/Activewear Level 2 General Info

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SUMMER PROGRAMS Summer Intensive Programs Youth Fashion Camp

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PART TIME PROGRAMS

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THE CUT The Cut Fashion Design Academy was founded to respond to the realities of todayʼs highly competitive fashion industr y. We do things dif ferently, preparing the students with the right skills, education and training experience, they need to succeed in this fast-c hanging field. Our courses, taught by industr y-leading professionals provide students in-depth and intensive training in individualized career-related topics. Our classes are kept at a 6 student maximum, so our students can ac hieve their goals through valuable one to one interactions.

EDUC ATION AL APPROAC H • Focusing on and engaging with current affairs • Bringing in industr y experts from around the world as guest mentors to inspire students • Improving human condition and approaching design with a problem solving mentality • Creating workshops to enhance the educational experience and get a global understanding of the industry • Providing a more personalized program, that allows students to create a global and domestic reach while networking in the industry

WHO WE ARE OUR MISSION The Cut Fashion Design Academy is committed to inspiring, educating and creating true fashion and business professionals by promoting academic excellence through our rigorous programs and distinctive learner-centered environment. The Cut aspires to nur ture the inherent talents of the students by developing an intellectual stimulating community and fostering a culture of skill-based and practical learning environment that enables students to maximize employment oppor tunities by providing them with career oriented courses. We are building the future generation of designers through education and practical training in the real world.

OUR VALUES The Cut Fashion Design Academy is shaped by these core values: integrity in innovation, through collaborations with businesses and through community involvement.

Innovation: Our programs enhance and keep students engaged, we teach in a practical manner through real world and time application. Collaboration: We invite global and domestic leaders in the industry to help address key challenges and translate them into creative action. We host workshops, held by iconic industry influencers. Community: Our students will be encouraged to explore, learn and build with our local community. Working with peers and local businesses, they will discover how to promote creative growth through sustainable design both locally and globally.

I started my first fashion business when I was 19 years old, turning a tiny studio into a 9000 sq foot factory with 50 employees within 5 years. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve spent years in New York City working with talented designers on how to market their skills, build their sourcing and manufacturing networks and launch their fashion lines. At The Cut Fashion Design Academy, we are dedicated to provide the skills and experience that will help students find their place in the world of fashion.

LIZA DEYRMENJIAN,

Founder, The Cut Fashion Academy (Vancouver - New York)

OUR STORY The Cutting Room and The Cut Fashion Design Academy, owned by apparel and production expert, Liza Deyrmenjian, were born in Vancouver as a result of 30 years in the fashion and apparel industry. The Academy is located in the beautiful neighbourhood of Kitsilano, birthplace of global yoga brand, lululemon athletica and just over the Burrard Bridge from downtown Vancouver. Our state-of-the-art studio is bright, open and comfortable for working on all of your projects. With access to cutting tables, sewing machines and gerber stations seven days a week you will be able to take your assignments to a whole new level. The studio is accessible by public transportation from any part of the city. The Cut Fashion Design Academy, is how we envision real world education. Our students learn at The Cutting Room, a work-learn space where full time and part time Fashion Design Students learn in an environment where established brands product develop and produce, including our in-house brand, Object Local. A small class size of 6 allows for individual attention, where we provide an industry-level professional environment and the opportunity for students to learn the necessary specialized skills through hands-on training.

Vancouverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fashion scene has been growing exponentially in the last decade. Thanks to big-time clothing manufacturers coming to Vancouver, local designers have gotten a big break. The city is attracting aspiring entrepreneurs and designers from other par ts of Canada and the rest of world. The success of Canadian brands such as Lululemon, Aritzia, Oak & For t, Smash & Tess, Brunette, Dish & Duer, and Gentle Fawn is inspiring many young designers, and has made Vancouver a shopping destination for locals and tourists alike.

OUR LOC ATION KITSIL ANO Kitsilano, known locally as Kits, is synonymous with famous Kits Beac hâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;named one of the "top 10 best city beac hes in the world" by international travel magazines, and per fect for outdoor fitness. This area of Vancouver brings together a collection of attractions, beac h and parks, residential streets, and a couple of main commercial districts. It is also one of the city's organic-food hubs and has extensive restaurants and designer stores along West 4th Avenue and West Broadway. Kitsilano runs along the south shore of English Bay, between popular Granville Island and Point Grey. With the tall mountains and scenic beac hes surrounding our studio, we can guarantee you will feel inspired, while studying at The Cut Fashion Design Academy. VANCOUVER Vancouver is a coastal seapor t city in western Canada located in the Lower Mainland region of the province of British Columbia. The Greater Vancouver area is the third-largest metropolitan area, and the one with the highest population density in Canada. Vancouver is consistently named as one of the top five worldwide cities for livability and quality of life, and the first city ranked among the top-ten of the world's most well-living cities for five consecutive years.

The Gerber Full Time Module was incredibly thorough. I learned the software as well as how to pattern make, grade, create markers, and calculate efficiencies. I had over 12 hours a week of time on the Gerber system which is unheard of at any other school. I love The Cut, it far exceeded my expectations. The teachers are amazing the atmosphere is real and encouraging. Highly recommend.

SHAE WHITIKAR, Gerber Accumark - Patternmaking and Grading Graduate

FULL TIME PROGRAMS

FASHION DESIGN AND CREATIVE ARTS DIPLOMA CO-OP PROGRAM DURATION: 117 WEEKS (3,310 HOURS) PAID WORK EXPERIENCE (CO-OP) DURATION: 36 WEEKS (1,080 HRS) START DATES: FEBRUARY/SEPTEMBER

Our Fashion Design Diploma Program is designed to provide students with the creative tools, tec hnical proficiency and industr y knowledge they need to pursue a career in todayÊ¼s growing, global apparel business. Courses are workshop-based, taught by working professionals with exper tise in visual design, garment construction, apparel supply c hain management, business management, merc handising, marketing, and the fashion media. Through our Co-operative education program, students are given the oppor tunity to work in the industr y, so they emerge from the diploma program equipped with an industr y-standard por tfolio, extensive real world experience and the competitive skills required to work for a fashion brand or to star t their own label.

COURSE TIMELINE TERM 1 Study:

18 weeks - 30 hrs per week (10 hrs Instruction & 20 hrs lab)

TERM 2 Study:

18 weeks - 30 hrs per week (10 hrs Instruction & 20 hrs lab)

TERM 3 Study:

18 weeks - 30 hrs per week (10 hrs Instruction & 20 hrs lab)

TERM 4 Work: Co-Op

18 weeks - 30 hrs per week

Practicum: 35 weeks -2 hrs per week 1 week break between terms and 2 weeks breaks for Christmas/New Years

TERM 5 Work: Co-Op

18 weeks - 30 hrs per week

TERM 6 Study:

18 weeks - 30 hrs per week

I learned more from Liza in half an hour than I would have apprenticing for a major brand. JAY MCCARROLL,

Season 1 Winner, Project Runway

TERM 1 FASHION DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS This foundation course guides students through a fashion designer ʼs creative process as they identify sources of inspiration, develop concepts for a fashion collection, and create mood boards and stor y boards to present their concepts. You will explore colour theor y, define basic design principles, become familiar with fashion terminology, identify sources of inspiration, and examine the relationship between fashion, the visual ar ts and other design disciplines. PROJECTS: MOOD BOARD FASHION & SOCIET Y Students learn about historical design movements and apparel trends from the Industrial Revolution to modern times and define their relevance to contemporar y fashion design as they develop a fashion vocabular y, build their knowledge of fashionʼs relationship to historical events, and apply this knowledge to the identification of modern trends and their own creations. This sur vey course of the 19th, 20th and early 21st centuries examines the impact on fashion of: globalization and mass production; tec hnological and social c hange; iconic fashion designers; impor tant fashion photographers; traditional and digital media; subcultures; and popular culture. PROJECTS: PESTEL ANALYSIS, VISUAL FASHION REFERENCE DOCUMENT SEWING & GARMENT CONSTRUCTION: LEVEL 1 Students learn basic sewing, construction, and seam-finishing tec hniques, and complete a simple garment based on their own designs. PROJECTS: SEAM FINISHES SAMPLE BOOK & SIMPLE GARMENT RUNNING A FASHION BUSINESS

RUNNING A FASHION BUSINESS Success in the fashion industr y is 20% creative, 80% business. This foundation course introduces students to the business side of fashion, providing them with basic business management knowledge and skills that will be beneficial whether they are working for an existing apparel brand or star ting their own company. Through coursework , you will develop an understanding of: legal business structures; basic financial management; regulator y standards; taxation; impor ting and expor ting; licencing, franc hising, copyrights, trademarks, and patents; traditional and digital fashion retailing and sales management; record-keeping; business analytics; business plans; and business documentation using MS Word and Excel. PROJECTS: MOCK BUSINESS PL ANS, REPORTS & DOCUMENTS PATTERN MAKING 1 Students learn how to make a quar ter scale sample book with pattern manipulation tec hniques, professional pattern of their own design, and sew a prototype garment based on it, in this foundation course introducing them to the basic principles and methods of flat patternmaking. PROJECTS: COMPLETED PATTERN OF PERSONAL DESIGN

TERM 2 FASHION ILLUSTRATION Star ting with the principles of life drawing, students develop the ability to sketc h silhouettes, render fabrics, colour, shade, and skin tone, illustrate their fashion design ideas by hand, and execute inspiration boards. PROJECTS: 6-8 COMPLETED FASHION ILLUSTRATIONS ON A YOUR DESIGN CONCEPT TRENDS & FORECASTING Students analyze consumer behaviour as it relates to trend adoption, and study the theories of fashion evolution/revolution. Using digital researc h and other resources, students organize, analyze, and integrate information to sor t hype from directional signals, and apply their trend knowledge into a forecast presentation. PROJECTS: REPORT ON STREET CULTURE / FORECAST PRESENTATION SEWING & GARMENT CONSTRUCTION LEVEL 2 An intermediate sewing and construction course that builds upon skills developed in Sewing & Garment Construction: Level 1. You will learn and practice advanced sewing tec hniques, how to drape a pattern, and how to create a garment by draping your design first. PROJECTS: FINISHED PATTERN & SEWN GARMENT

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT An in-depth course about the apparel production process that focuses on taking a line from concept to consumer. You will learn about supply c hain management from an ethical, sustainable perspective, as they examine: how to define a target market and USP; source and work with reliable suppliers of materials and labour; develop the contents for a professional tec hnical specifications pac kage; produce costing sheets; determine CPU, mark up, and pricing; and identify ef fective distribution and sales c hannels. PROJECTS: BUILD A BRANDED WEBSITE, PRODUCT DESIGN FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION , COSTING ANALYSIS, AND BRANDED MARKETING MATERIAL PATTERN MAKING 2 Building on their competencies from Patternmaking 1, students learn to draf t linings, prepare advanced garment components, create a pattern for an advanced-level design of their ver y own, and sew a prototype of their design. You will develop basic digital patternmaking skills using Gerber AccuMarkÂŽ tec hnology. PROJECTS: CREATE & SEW YOUR DESIGN

TERM 3 FASHION DIGITAL Students learn how to create fashion illustrations, flats, tec h pac k components and por tfolio layout using Adobe IllustratorÂŽ. Student will learn how to create color ways, logo text, business cards and hang tags. PROJECTS: TECH PACK/ BUSINESS PROFILE FASHION ST YLING Focus on developing the knowledge and tools students need to style commercial and editorial fashion shoots, fashion films, media and marketing materials, individual clients, visual merc handising, and fashion show lineups. You will analyze and present current fashion trends, style head-to-toe looks for specific body types, select appropriate footwear and accessories, develop creative styling concepts, and learn how to work with photographers, models, makeup ar tists and other creative professionals. PROJECTS: ST YLE A CLIENT, CREATE A LINE UP SHEET SEWING & GARMENT CONSTRUCTION: LEVEL 3 An advanced sewing and construction course that builds upon skills developed in Sewing & Garment Construction: Level 2. This course will explore tailoring and couture sewing tec hniques. PROJECTS: SEW A CORSET

L AUNC HING A L ABEL With a focus on fashion marketing tec hniques and building upon the knowledge and skills developed in Running a Fashion Business and Producing a Line, students examine the factors involved in taking a fashion label to the market. Through coursework , you will implement the practical steps required to: secure financing, establish strategic distribution and sales c hannels, develop merc handising and marketing materials; produce a fashion show; and build a brand identity. PROJECTS: CREATE A FASHION SHOW PROPOSAL WITH PR & SOCIAL MEDIA PATTERN MAKING 3 Building on their competencies from Patternmaking 2, students will learn to digitize and grade and manipulate style lines You will develop advanced digital patternmaking skills using Gerber AccuMarkÂŽ tec hnology. PROJECTS: GERBER PROJECT 1 PRACTICUM (TERM 2 AND 3) This field experience will allow students to obser ve and document how working professionals per form their job responsibilities. Students will shadow assigned employees who will guide the on-site experience, obser ve and correlate practices in the field with theories and methods previously studied, and record data and assist with tasks as directed. The Practicum will take 2 hrs per week , for 35 weeks, during Terms 2 and 3 of the Program.

TERM 4 CO-OP 1: Co-operative Education is intended to advance the education of the student through work integrated learning. Students take par t in closely monitored and suppor ted hands on work in their fields of study.

TERM 5 CO-OP 2: Co-operative Education is intended to advance the education of the student through work integrated learning. Students take par t in closely monitored and suppor ted hands on work in their fields of study.

TERM 6 CAPSULE COLLECTION Integrating skills and knowledge developed in Modules 1 to 3, you will: conceive, plan, and execute a 6-piece capsule collection; produce a tec h pac k for the collection; create a lookbook for the collection; and prepare a professional presentation for potential investors, buyers, and other stakeholders. PROJECTS: PRESENT YOUR COLLECTION: 6-8 PIECES (2 PRODUCED OVERSEAS) LINE SHEET , LOOK BOOK, TECHNICAL DRAWINGS, MOOD BOARD PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & PORTFOLIO This course prepares students for the transition to the professional world by helping them compile a por tfolio. Students will demonstrate their conceptual, design, craf tsmanship, and other skills as they assemble and refine their por tfolio projects. Working individually with an instructor, eac h student will select representative projects showcasing work that reflects a unique style and developing them fur ther as needed. Emphasis is placed on identifying shor t- and long-term employment goals, professional related resources, and helping students complete their initial job searc h requirements including personal branding. PROJECTS: CREATE YOUR PORTFOLIO AND PRESENT IN FASHION SHOW

CERTIFIC ATES PROGRAM DURATION: 14 WEEKS/280 HRS 20 HRS/WEEK: 8 HRS OF INSTRUCTION AND 12 L AB HOURS

Our flexible modular certificate programs allow students to take a deep dive into their areas of interest while giving them the time to keep a full time job, or taking 2 certificates at the same time. By combining 5 different certificates based in their personal interest students can build their own diploma program and complete it in as little as 12 months.

It is amazing how much they can teach you in just 4 months! I came here having just basic sewing skills and now I know how to produce pretty much any of the clothes I see around. The instructors are great and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just the right mix of classes and practice.

TATYANA KIM,

Pattern Making & Assembly Student

/FASHION DESIGN , ILLUSTRATION & CREATIVE DIRECTION Learn how to conceive, conceptualize and create a full fashion collection for industr y presentation. Using fashion illustration tec hniques, you will gain skills in drawing the fashion figure, and be able to illustrate your designs on a high fashion croquis, utilizing multimedia tools to implement colour into the sketc h. The entire fashion cycle and design process will be explored from conception, researc h, customer profile and mood, to inspiration and execution. Top Job: Fashion Designer /PATTERN MAKING & ASSEMBLING TEC HNIQUES The course enables students to become industr y proficient in patternmaking, fit and sewing construction. The first six weeks are dedicated to learning the fundamentals of pattern making, fit and sewing, and by Week 7 students c hoose their ʻdesignʼ stream: active/tec hnical wear, evening wear, contemporar y womenʼs or menswear. Top Job: Fit Specialist /PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION AND SOURCING Taking a product line from concept to marketplace, you will researc h material markets and analyze trends for development of private label merc handise. Prototypes are developed both locally and overseas, and manufacturing and budgetar y issues are analyzed. Textile Science, an essential industr y component, is examined to understand the role of fabrics, c hoices, and costing, and tec hnical garment specification pac kages are emphasized. Top Jobs: Production Manager /FASHION MARKETING & BRANDING In the competitive fashion industr y world, you need skills that speak to the consumer, whether you want to work for an established company or develop the “Brand of You”. In todayʼs media-heavy environment, it ʼs essential you are able to communicate a brandʼs DNA to their target market. Learn the skills necessar y for success by working with industr y professionals to gain entr y into the creative and profitable business of fashion. Top Job: Fashion Marketer

/GERBER PATTERN MAKING & GRADING This module examines ever y aspect of pattern making and grading using Gerber AccuMark Pattern Design sof tware (V10) and focuses on specific job responsibilities of ten assigned to apparel pattern makers and graders. Rather than focus solely on sof tware commands, this class incorporates invaluable insight gained from the professor Ęźs extensive experience as an industr y insider. Lessons, exercises, and quizzes focus not only on teac hing the sof tware, but also on preparing students to be successful industr y professionals. Top Jobs: Digital Pat tern Maker /COUTURE PATTERN MAKING EVENING WEAR/ SPECIAL OCCASION LEVEL 2 Students will learn how to draf t, construct and manipulate fabrics utilizing a variety of specialty fabrics and finishes, including beading, lace work , and tailoring, as well as learn how to drape in jersey and silk. At the completion of this module, you will draf t and assemble two couture evening wear designs that reflect your personal design point of view and brand. This advanced course has entr y requirements of a one-year Pattern Making course or equivalent. Top Job: Couture Pat tern Maker / TEC HNICAL PATTERN MAKING ADVANCE OUTERWEAR/ACTIVEWEAR LEVEL 2 With a focus on pattern making that uses the tec hnical and per formance proper ties of various fabrics for specific end-uses suc h as spor ts, recreation, sur vival, and protection, you will pursue advanced pattern making and garment assembly studies geared to the outdoor spor ts enthusiasts. You will acquire the knowledge of new fibres, fabrics and trims, and learn how to apply specific tec hnical construction tec hniques to build per formance garments. You will also visit local Vancouver manufacturers specializing in tec hnical apparel manufacturing. For your final project, you will pattern and sew a four-piece capsule collection. This advanced course has entr y requirements of a one-year Pattern Making course, or equivalent. Top Job: Tec hnical Pat tern Maker

FASHION DESIGN , ILLUS TRATION & CREATIVE DIRECTION The entire fashion cycle and design process will be explored from conception, research, customer profile, and mood, to inspiration and execution. To complete the creative design process, a final 40-look collection, specific to each designerʼs unique point of view, will be created in full color, with fabric swatches and technical flat drawings, presented in a professional por tfolio.

PROGRAM DURATION: 14 WEEKS X 20 HOURS A WEEK LECTURE: 8 HOURS A WEEK / L AB: 12 HOURS A WEEK

SEEING THE FIGURE AS FAMILIAR SHAPES/PROPORTION • Breaking the figure down into simple shapes • Learning about gesture drawing and proportion • Fleshing out the figure • Illustrating elements such as, faces, hands and feet • Exaggerating the figure and creating stylization drawings • Students will learn how to render the figure in color and apply a light source (shadow). Skin tones and hair rendering will be studied and executed in both realism and stylization. • Live model drawing ILLUSTRATE A VARIETY OF ELEMENTS • Learning to illustrate products such as skirts, blouses/shirt, pants and jackets • Developing techniques to illustrate details such as lapels, collars, closures, rushing, ruffles, drape and fabric texture RENDERING • Utilizing gouache, markers and colored pencils, students will learn to render fabrics accurately, including prints in actual scale. • Rendering details on textiles such as linen, wool, satin, leather, vinyl, sequin, lace, eyelet and fur. • Illustrating patterns such as houndstooth, tweed, pinstripes prints, both geometric and floral PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN • Learning about the 7 silhouettes in fashion • Understanding hand, fabrics, weights, seasonality, prints and print matching • Practicing the 5:8 proportion and Golden Mean • Analyzing rhythm and balance- symmetrical/asymmetrical, Equal and unequal rhythm, continuous line movement and unity FASHION ELEMENTS • Recognize and identify garment styles, names, and fashion terminology • Learn correct names and pronunciations in the fashion industry, including designers

INSPIRATION/RESEARCH • Building a collection concept • Learning effective types of research • Creating a Brand Matrix and customer profile • Developing a mood board for a collection • Research and design for a target market/demographic. FABRIC RESEARCH AND FABRICATING A LINE • Researching textile trade shows (Premiere Vision) • Understanding fabric agents and the role of sourcing • Creating a cohesive fabric story • Learn how to select appropriate fabrics for seasons and mood, and be able to swatch a collection TECHNICAL SPEC DRAWING • Create and hand render technical drawings for specification packages and line sheets • Work from spec library to create new styles COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT & PRESENTATION • Learn how to bring all the elements of the fashion cycle together and create and draw a 40-piece cohesive collection specific to your own designer niche • Students will create professional fashion drawings and learn how to create a professional layout of a 40-piece collection with technical drawings and fabrications, as well as a collection and designer statement. • Students will present their final presentation to peers, the Dean of The Cut Fashion Design Academy and the course instructor.

TURNING YOUR EDUC ATION INTO A PROFESSION AL C AREER ASSISTANT FASHION DESIGNER PATTERN MAKER FASHION BUYER ASSISTANT BUYER FASHION EDITOR VISUAL MERCHANDISING DIRECTOR

GARMENT PATTERN MAKIN G & ASSEMBLIN G TEC HNIQUE

This program prepares students for careers in merchandising, buying, sales, design, public relations, adver tising/marketing, impor ting/ expor ting, creative direction, illustration, bridal consulting, and other aspects in the Fashion Business. Students have the chance to immerse in hands-on learning including presentations and workshops with industr y leaders, as well as field trips and industr y visits.

PROGRAM DURATION: 14 WEEKS X 20 HOURS A WEEK LECTURE: 8 HOURS A WEEK / L AB: 12 HOURS A WEEK

INTRODUCTION TO PATTERN MAKING • Introduction to flat pattern-making methods and concepts • Drafting basic pattern blocks – front and back bodice, waistbands, hems • Creating dart manipulations • Understanding components of a garment – fly zipper, kick pleats, vents, pockets • Terminology of garment and pattern parts • Pattern marking, labeling, and pattern sequence FIT AND MEASUREMENT • Learn how to take personal measurements • Go through a garment fitting, understanding the principles and assessing garment fit • Learning how to measure a Mannequin • Be able to correct fit and adjust patterns DRAFTING • Draft bottoms such as sleeve, skirt and pant slopers • Create a draft for a button-up shirt pattern • Draft a dress pattern • Learn how to draft a flared/gored/pleated skirt patterns • Create collars • Be able to manipulate patterns • Draft menʼs bodice sloper • Draft kidʼs bodice sloper

GARMENT ASSEMBLY AND TEXTILES • Learn how to use of equipment, maintenance, and safety • Practice sewing techniques such as: stitches, seams, hem finishes, zipper applications, waistband applications, pleats, by creating a sample sewing book • Practice sewing straight line, curve line and back stitch • Learn how to construct and sew vents, pocket and lining • Understand how to cut and prepare textiles for garment assembly • Learn how to identify fabrics and weaves • Understand fabric characteristics – grain and weight • Learn how to insert different types of fusion PRESENTATION • Final: Students will create a 6 piece collection using pattern making techniques • Students will present their final presentation to peers, the Dean of The Cut Fashion Design Academy and the course instructor.

TURNING YOUR EDUC ATION INTO A PROFESSION AL C AREER FASHION DESIGNER PATTERN MAKER SAMPLE SEWER

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTION AND SOURCIN G This integrated hands-on course will introduce you to the business of product development and apparel manufacturing. Top industr y professionals will teach you how to bring your product from concept to completion. You will learn the star t-up of product development, including understanding textile science, how to build prototypes, and how to identify basic garment construction techniques. You will prepare industr y -standard technical specification packages and learn how to source material and labour, local and abroad. Costing structures and production planning are emphasized. In a global economy, production of a product line must be executed with business profit in mind. Learn the skills to navigate the complex business of product development and production to fur ther develop your business reach or improve your existing small business profile.

PROGRAM DURATION: 14 WEEKS X 20 HOURS A WEEK LECTURE: 8 HOURS A WEEK / L AB: 12 HOURS A WEEK

INDUSTRY INTRODUCTION • Introduction to the various roles in the fashion industry. • Understand how all roles work together in bringing products to market. BUILDING A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION PACKAGE • Introduction to building a spec sheet. • Use of software to produce industry-standard technical documents. • Understand how to prepare technical specification packages. CONSTRUCTION • Overview / review of different seam constructions. • Identify construction details in a spec sheet. • Overview of trim items often found in apparel products. • BOM (Bill of Materials) are defined. • Build a BOM, estimating yields, minimum orders, etc. • Understand and prepare a production plan / calendar. • Identify fabric and trim lead times with suppliers. • Understand lab dips; color matching, and DTM (Dye to Match) trims. TEXTILE SCIENCE • Textile fibers, yarn classification and numbering, texturing, spun yarn manufacturing and yarn testing. • Knitting and weaving fundamentals, and nonwovens. • Fabric preparation and fabric finishing. • Color – dyestuffs, pigments, digital and traditional printing methods. •Get to know where to source fabric. PROTOTYPE BUILDING • Learn how to problem solving in manufacturing. • Be able to identify effective methods for tracking changes. • Producing a run – either sample or production, and what are the differences. • QC – working with production to identify and uphold quality standards. • Confirm and release approved tech packs. • Using tech packs, produce three samples at domestic factory

SOURCING • Understand the role of sourcing and determine best methods of use. • Learn about the pros and cons of factory allocation. • Learn how to confirm material sourcing. • Understand flowchart that runs between PD, Sourcing Managers and Design • Using learned techniques, locate one overseas apparel manufacturer to produce a total of three samples, using tech packs created. PRODUCTION & PLANNING • Understand basic factory flow. • Understand and prepare costing, estimating yields. • Produce a production plan using strict timelines. • Understand the role of finance. PRESENTATION • Final project: Total of 4 manufactured garments; two garments domestically and 2 garments internationally. • Students will present their final presentation to peers, the Dean of The Cut Fashion Design Academy and the course instructor.

TURNING YOUR EDUC ATION INTO A PROFESSION AL C AREER PRODUCTION MANAGER PRODUCTION ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DESIGNER TEXTILE DESIGNER TRADESHOW MANAGER

FASHION MARKETIN G & BRANDIN G

PROGRAM DURATION: 14 WEEKS X 20 HOURS A WEEK LECTURE: 8 HOURS A WEEK / L AB: 12 HOURS A WEEK

INTRO TO FASHION MARKETING & INDUSTRY • Define the terminology common to the fashion industry. • Identify the segments of the fashion industry and their roles in the fashion pipeline. • Trace the movement of fashion from concept to consumer. • Identify current designers and recognize their signature styles. • Develop an awareness of the variety and rewards of fashion related careers. • Outline the key strategies and processes of fashion marketing. • Explain the concept of research and development. • Compare the marketing of fashion to that of other products. • Identify a strategy to use for market distribution. • Display an ability to prepare and present fashion marketing information. • Produce a fashion-related event video. CONSUMER BEHAVIOR • Identify the numerous factors that influence consumer-buying behavior. • Discuss how consumer attitudes can be influenced by marketers. • Relate basic psychological concepts to consumer motivation and need fulfillment. • Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative consumer research and design, administer, and analyze basic data collection instruments. WRITING FOR THE INDUSTRY • Understand the role of writing in the communication process. • Identify the role of fashion journalism in newspaper, magazine, and new media. • Write fashion copy for a newspaper, magazine, and online media. • Write fashion copy for advertising and PR purposes. • Pitch a fashion story. • Conceive, edit and publish a hard-copy print magazine.

PUBLIC RELATIONS & MEDIA • Demonstrate an understanding of traditional and emerging public relations techniques. • Analyze real world observations and apply to public relations initiatives. • Demonstrate creative and critical thinking skills. • Improve personal communication and public presentation skills. • Analyze marketing strategies employed by advertisers in a wide variety of media: Print, Broadcast, Out-of-Home, Online, and Social Media. • Exhibit an understanding of how to target advertising to specific markets. • Develop and budget an ad campaign integrating multiple media platforms. • Develop a media contact list. • Produce a professional Media Kit; including press release, company backgrounder, designer bio, and product lookbook.

TURNING YOUR EDUC ATION INTO A PROFESSION AL C AREER FASHION MARKETING & MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT RETAIL SALES MANAGER SALES REPRESENTATIVE/ FIELD SALES REPRESENTATIVE VISUAL MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT ASSISTANT PL ANNER ASSISTANT BUYER MARKET RESEARCH ANALYST ASSISTANT SOCIAL MEDIA + ECOMMERCE VISUAL MERCHANDISER TRADESHOW MANAGER

GERBER ACCUMARK PATTERN MAKIN G AND GRADIN G

The course enables students to become industr y proficient in Pattern Making, fit and sewing construction. The first six weeks are dedicated to learning the fundamentals of pattern making, fit and sewing, and by Week 7 students choose their ʻdesignʼ stream: active/technical wear, evening wear, contemporar y womenʼs or menswear. Students produce garments throughout their studies and create a cohesive 6-piece collection as their final project. Some sewing experience is required. Some manual pattern making experience is recommended to take this course.

PROGRAM DURATION: 14 WEEKS X 20 HOURS A WEEK LECTURE: 8 HOURS A WEEK / L AB: 12 HOURS A WEEK

IINTRODUCTION TO GERBER • Understand Gerber AccuMark sequence of operations. • Learn Data Input – How pattern shapes are digitized and entered in the pattern making system. • Work with Gerber menu items to develop, modify, check and finalize pattern pieces. • Understand menu, sub-menus and functions to develop pattern making in the system. • Understand data management, import/export and moving/deleting data. • Create models to industry standards and run them through the AccuMark processes. CREATING, SAVING, DIGITIZING & BACKING UP • Create new pieces through the Create Piece Menu. • Group existing pieces together and create a new Model File Editor in Pattern Design. • Determine piece identifications for digitized pieces. • Create a Grade Rule Table for digitizing purposes. • Practice Digitizing a Closed Piece and a Mirrored Piece. • Verify Digitized Data and view pieces in Pattern Design. • Seam allowance and notches. • Label a cut line for production • Be able to edit grade point • Creating offset line, shortening or lengthen an internal line, creating Drill hole

MANIPULATING BLOCKS • Create new pieces from drafting • Create pieces by using the trace function • Develop dart manipulation • Get to know all measuring tools • Rotate and flip pieces and line • Create straight line, curve line and flatten line segment • Assign rule table • Snap to Geometry • Trace asymmetrical pieces • Grading map and rule table data • Marking orders • Calculate yield/ efficiency/ block facing/ bump line/ Split/combine marker/ Scale/ Shrinkage • Remove grading • Learn how to resize, Mini marker, Export zip, convert data, costing chart and using a measurement chart PRESENTATION • Students will create a final project of a digitized tailored jacket •Students will present their final presentation to peers, the Dean of The Cut Fashion Design Academy and the course instructor

TURNING YOUR EDUC ATION INTO A PROFESSION AL C AREER GERBER TECHNICIAN PATTERN MAKER TECHNICAL DESIGNER PATTERN GRADER

COUTURE PATTERN MAKIN G EVENIN G WEAR/SPECIAL OCC ASION LEVEL 2 In this comprehensive and specialized course, you will focus on the intricacies and techniques utilized in evening wear and bridal. Students will learn how to draf t, construct and manipulate fabrics utilizing a variety of specialty fabrics and finishes, including beading, lace work , and tailoring, as well as learn how to drape in jersey and silk. At the completion of this module, you will draf t and assemble two couture evening wear designs that reflect your personal design point of view and brand. This advanced course has entr y requirements of a one-year Pattern Making course or equivalent.

PROGRAM DURATION: 14 WEEKS X 20 HOURS A WEEK LECTURE: 8 HOURS A WEEK / L AB: 12 HOURS A WEEK

INTRODUCTION • Understanding couture applique and principles. • Learning fashion terminology. • Analyzing textiles for special occasions. • Identify the appropriate blocks for specific garments. HAND SEWING TECHNIQUES • Learning how to apply and remove sequins • Learn construction and application of a zipper and lining. • Develop hand sewing of sequins in seam allowance and sequin replacement. • Practicing hand beading techniques • Learn how to create different seams. • Learn about different hems • Install invisible zipper in dress. • Merge lining and exteriors • Hand stitch techniques. TEXTILE • Analyzing and understanding silk • Cutting and preparing silk charmeuse. • Understanding printed textile and matching prints to seams. • Learning about knit fabrics and preparing fabrics • Ruching and controlled fullness and stabilizing. PATTERN, CONSTRUCTION & FIT • Learning about the cocktail dress • Manipulating a circle skirt block and drafting a pattern for the skirt • Constructing and pressing with tailoring techniques. • Bounding buttonholes. • Creating patch pocket

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Installing shoulder pad and lining Compete interior tacking and final pressing. Manipulating blocks to create bustier pattern. Learning how to apply boning in to bustier. Creating couture lace over bustier with no seams. Understanding Crinoline construction. Adjusting fit on a live a model

CAPSULE COLLECTION & PRESENTATION • Final: Create a mini collection composed of two looks using couture techniques. Includes your sketches, process, mood board and fabric board. • Students will present their final presentation to peers, the Dean of The Cut Fashion Design Academy and the course instructor.

TURNING YOUR EDUC ATION INTO A PROFESSION AL C AREER COUTURE DESIGNER PATTERN GRADER SAMPLE SEWER

TEC HNIC AL PATTERN MAKIN G ADVAN CED OUTERWEAR/ACTIVEWEAR LEVEL 2 In this challenging and industr y -specific course, you will learn how technical apparel is designed and manufactured. With a focus on pattern making that uses the technical and per formance proper ties of various fabrics for specific end-uses such as spor ts, recreation, sur vival, and protection, you will pursue advanced pattern making and garment assembly studies geared to the outdoor spor ts enthusiasts. You will acquire the knowledge of new fibres, fabrics and trims, and learn how to apply specific technical construction techniques to build per formance garments. You will also visit local Vancouver manufacturers specializing in technical apparel manufacturing. For your final project, you will pattern and sew a four-piece capsule collection. This advanced course has entr y requirements of a one-year Pattern Making course, or equivalent. PROGRAM DURATION: 14 WEEKS X 20 HOURS A WEEK LECTURE: 8 HOURS A WEEK / L AB: 12 HOURS A WEEK

PERFORMANCE TEXTILES, FIT & FEATURES • Identify and work with specific manufacturing equipment • Define the terminology common to the technical outerwear / active wear industry • Identify performance textiles, fit and features • Review leading products for performance design features • Understand anatomic fit, and sport-specific movement • Visit local factories • Introduction to outerwear products, fabrics, features and specific manufacturing techniques LAYERS •Understand the application of base layers •Apply the considerations given for creating base layer products (seam placement, fit, layering, features, fabrics and construction) • Review competitive samples and key design features •Understand and apply the application of mid layers (fleece, synthetic insulation) •Review Yoga pant and top; fit and identify corrections •Draft and sew mid-layers, both fleece and synthetic insulation • Learning about down insulation TECHNICAL PANT •Comprehend all considerations for technical pants (hiking, running, mountaineering – lightweight to alpine weight soft-shell) • Apply sizing and fit considerations for technical end uses •Advanced fabrics and trims •Performance construction techniques •Review and fit Yoga Pant corrections, and active top (if necessary)

OUTERWEAR •Introduction and exploration of hoods (one of the most difficult elements of outerwear to fit well) •Draft and sew muslin or mock-ups of basic outerwear shell block, including hood •Refine body block for fit, seam placement, articulation and mobility • Examine general and sport-specific features (cuff closures, ventilation, innovative closures or adjustments) •Examine construction necessary to make a garment with an attached lining waterproof PRESENTATION •Final: Students will create a 2 final looks included one knit piece and one 3 layered piece •Students will present their final presentation to peers, the Dean of The Cut Fashion Design Academy and the course instructor.

TURNING YOUR EDUC ATION INTO A PROFESSION AL C AREER TECHNICAL APPAREL DESIGNER PATTERN GRADER SAMPLE SEWER

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FULL TIME PROGRAMS: /APPLICATION FORM & SIGNED ENROLLMENT FORM /ADMISSIONS INTERVIEW In person or by Skype with the Dean or Director of Admissions /LETTER OF INTENT 250-500 word essay describing your career goals. /ENGLISH PROFICIENCY B2 Level (IELTS 5.5 - TOEFL 57 internet-based - 163 computer-based - FCE Exam) or equivalent /FEES A $50 application fee and a $100 assessment fee, both non-refundable. ADDITIONAL PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: FASHION DESIGN DIPLOMA: /PORTFOLIO 8-12 ar t pieces created by applicant. (Should be submitted digitally, by email)

SC HOL ARSHIPS THE CUT FASHION DESIGN ACADEMY RECOGNIZES TALENT AND REWARDS DEDICATED STUDENTS WITH PARTIAL SC HOL ARSHIPS OF UP-TO CAD$5,000! Here is how you know you are ready to start your creative journey: you live for coming up with ideas, visions come easy to you, you don’t settle for just good, you exceed. At TCFDA, you will find yourself surrounded by instructors and classmates that share your creative vision. This will be one of the toughest but most rewarding experiences of your life. If you are up for it, you could be on your way towards where you do what you love! This scholarship can help you accomplish this! ELIGIBILIT Y: • Scholarship is open to student applicants that are 17 years or older at the time of application that fulfil all admission requirements into the program and have been accepted to study at TCFDA. • Scholarship is open to applicants applicants to our full time programs from anywhere in the world. APPLICATION PROCESS: The application process is simple, and is broken into two very important parts: Par t 1 – Application to enroll at TCFDA. Make sure you fulfil and submit all of the program’s admissions requirements.

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Sc holarship Essay 500 word minimum, explaining: Knowledge of the program that the candidate is interested in, desire to work in the industr y, need for funding support. Por tfolio (4 pieces minimum: 2 garments, and to 2 ar t projects) designed and assembled with a detailed mood board. Should be submitted digitally, by email.

INTERN ATION AL S TUDENT INF ORMATION

VISAS Visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website to learn more about the requirements to visit or study in Canada from your countr y Visitor â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Visa Students that want to take a program that is shorter than 6 months, would not need to apply for a Study Permit. Depending on the country that they are coming from, they may need to obtain a visitor â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visa which allows them to stay in Canada for up to 6 months. Student Visa Students who wish to study a program that is 6 months long or longer must obtain a student visa. This may require a medical examination and proof of sufficient funds to cover their study and stay. HEALTH INSURANCE We have partnered with StudyInsured to provide our students with three great options for health insurance. It is essential that all international students have medical insurance to cover any health care costs while they are studying in Canada, and by enrolling with StudyInsured, you will have access to a 24/7 multilingual emergency assistance phone line, virtual health consultations, case management services, and online resources. HOMESTAY Enjoy the Canadian lifestyle living with a local homestay family. Homestay accommodation is a fun, safe, and affordable way to stay in Vancouver. Staying with a Homestay family is an excellent way to practice your English as well as to learn about another culture. Homestays are usually located in the suburbs of the city. You will enjoy a homestay in a quiet, safe area, close to transit and all amenities. Transit in and around Vancouver is very good. You will find it easy to travel from your homestay to TCFDA. If you are not used to traveling on your own and prefer to have someone waiting for you at Arrivals, to take you to your new homestay family home, we can have this service arranged for you as well.

I traveled from Cape Town, South Africa, to take the Patternmaking - Technical Apparel Intensive summer course and the Launch your Line course. The whole experience has been incredible. I received such a warm welcome and I was able to learn so much about technical clothing. Much more than I expected. Now I am putting it to use making the prototypes for stunt clothing wear. The Launch your line course has pointed me in the right direct. I would recommend this to anyone wish to start their own line. It will save a lot of mistakes . I feel I know the path forward now with much more clarity. The staff are so knowledgeable, patient and helpful. The continuous encouragement from the staff and Liza meant so much. Being far from home, it made a real impression on me. I will never forget my trip and I love Vancouver. Thank you to you all.

ALLISON JONES, Patternmaking - Technical Apparel Summer Intensive Program and Launch your Line Graduate

SUMMER PROGRAMS

SUMMER INTENSIVE PROGRAMS

PROGRAM DURATION: 2 WEEK - 32 HRS HOURS PER WEEK: 16 START DATES: JUNE/JULY/AUGUST DEPENDING ON THE PROGRAM Summer Intensives at The Cut Fashion Design Academy offer a fun and fast-paced opportunity to improve your skills and learn what it takes to succeed at both making a well-designed garment and creating a sought-after brand. We offer you a variety of two-week intensive workshops designed to maximize your industry knowledge within a minimum time frame. In these hands-on programs, students will be immersed in all facets of the fashion business to gain the knowledge they need to start their own brand. In readings, lectures and class discussions, students are taught by industr y professionals in small group settings, receiving first-class learning in a real-life business environment, using state of the art digital platforms as well as hands-on hard skill applications. Acquire the skills you need to reach your academic and professional goals or complement your current full-time diploma or degree program, or simply build a competitive portfolio for graduate program applications to prepare for advanced study.

MARKETING AND BRANDING PATTERNMAKING - BASICS PATTERNMAKING - COUTURE APPLICATIONS Prerequisite: Successful completion of The Cut’s Patternmaking Basic Two-Week Intensive course, or equivalent. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of sewing is required. PATTERNMAKING - TECHNICAL APPAREL Prerequisite: Successful completion of The Cut’s Patternmaking Basic Two-Week Intensive course, or equivalent. Intermediate knowledge of sewing is required to understand how patterns are converted from paper to actual garments. DIGITAL PATTERNMAKING - GERBER

MARKETING AND BRANDING WEEK 1

WEEK 2

INTRO TO FASHION MARKETING & INDUSTRY CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR WRITING FOR INDUSTRY PUBLIC RELATIONS & MEDIA

SOCIAL MEDIA & DIGITAL ANALY TICS BRAND STRATEGY & MARKETING E-BUSINESS & GLOBAL MARKETING SALES & EVENT PROMOTION

PATTERNMAKING - BASICS WEEK 1

WEEK 2

THE BASICS DRAFTING BLOCKS MANIPULATIONS DESIGN ANALYSIS

DRAFTING 1 DRAFTING 2 DRAFTING 3 MANIPULATIONS

PATTERNMAKING - COUTURE APPLICATIONS WEEK 2

WEEK 1 THE BEAUTIFUL BASICS COUTURE CONSTRUC TION 1 COUTURE CONSTRUC TION 2 COUTURE CONSTRUC TION 3

COUTURE COUTURE COUTURE COUTURE

CONSTRUC TION CONSTRUC TION CONSTRUC TION CONSTRUC TION

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PATTERNMAKING - TECHNICAL APPAREL WEEK 1

WEEK 2

THE BASICS DRAFTING & SEWING 1 DRAFTING & SEWING 2 DRAFTING & SEWING 3

MID-LAYERS AND OUT WEAR DRAFTING AND SEWING 4 TECHNICAL PANTS DOWN INSULATIONS & FINALIZED GARMENTS

DIGITAL PATTERNMAKING - GERBER WEEK 1

WEEK 2

THE BASICS CREATING & SAVING DIGITIZING & BACK-UP 1 DIGITIZING & BACK-UP 2

MANIPULATION BLOCKS 1 MANIPULATION BLOCKS 2 MANIPULATION BLOCKS 3 FINALIZING & CONVERSION

SUMMER YOUTH FASHION C AMP PROGRAM DURATION: 5 DAYS (1 WEEK) HOURS: 10AM-4PM DATES: JULY/ AUGUST AGE RANGE: 8 - 16 CAPACIT Y: 6 STUDENTS PER INTAKE A Youth Fashion Camp like no other! During this week-long camp, receive the c hance to network with some of the worldʼs most influential fashion leaders. Learn how the industr yʼs top insiders began their careers and what they wish they knew when they first star ted working in the fashion industr y. Students learn how to design, illustrate, sew, screen-print and deliver a professional and exciting presentation to parents and fellow camp members. Students will receive first hand advice from mentors whose clients have been featured in magazines like Elle, lnStyle and television programs suc h as Oprah and Good Morning America. Additionally, students receive the opportunity to visit the cityʼs most exclusive showrooms and work on a real-world fashion project! Students will: • make mood boards • learn how to fashion illustrate using pencil and watercolor. • take their ideas and turn them into garments from our patterns • learn to drape and sew • make 1-3 items of clothing and/or accessories.

Create your own brand, meet industr y insiders, and learn all about the exciting careers in the world of fashion with our summer youth fashion camp!

I took the beginner and intermediate Gerber classes at the Cutting Room. Both courses were amazing, and significantly helpful! The small class sizes allowed me to get the attention I needed to really grasp the software. This lifted the company I work for out of a primitive & manual way of pattern making, and really took our production to another level. Working closely under industry experts really helped me to understand very quickly, whereas I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think my progress would have been equaled in any traditional school setting. The Cutting Room team and teachers were knowledgeable, and accommodating.

KIM SANIEYAN, Beginner and Intermediate Gerber - Part Time

PA R T T I M E P RO G R A M S

The Cutting Room, is a work-learn space where established brands product develop and produce, including our in-house brand, Object Local. Our studio offers part-time classes and private lessons for people who are interested in learning or improving their skills, but are not ready to commit to a full time program. Experts at our company specialize in pattern making, sample making and production.

The Cutting Room is a one stop full operation company,

designed to assist designers & brands through the complex procedures of creating a new collection. With more than 30 years of industry experience, we have the ability to connect designers with the knowledge and resources needed to succeed in the fashion industry. The Cutting Room has worked with a diverse variety of brands & designers, including many well established high end brands, and many designers that have shown at international trade shows, to up and coming labels. We assist designers from ideation to developing a final product that is cost efficient and will satisfy the end consumer.

PART TIME PROGRAMS Taught in our state-of-the-ar t production and fashion design studio, students receive hands-on instruction from industr y-leading exper ts. Of fering over 30 par t time courses for ever y level, no matter what your experience is, we have a class that fit your needs. Evening, weekend courses or one day workshops, in the following areas: -

DRAPING GERBER ACCUMARK: PATTERN MAKING & GRADING SEWING L AUNCH YOU LINE FASHION DESIGN: CAPSULE COLLECTION FASHION ILLUSTRATION ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR 101 PATTERN MAKING PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTION & SOURCING QUILTING PORTFOLIO PREPARATION PRINT WORKSHOP FASHION DESIGN WORKSHOP FUNDAMENTALS OF MICROSOFT WORD & EXCEL

With classes star ting ever y few weeks, find the course and sc hedule that works best for you on our website: www.the-cuttingroom.com

ADDRESS: 1888 WEST 1ST AVE., VANCOUVER BC V6J 1G5 CALL: 604 736 0897 EMAIL: ADMISSIONS@THE-CUTTINGROOM.COM VISIT US: WWW.THE-CUTTINGROOM.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THE.CUTTING.ROOM.OFFICIAL.YVR/ @THECUTTINGROOMOFFICIAL

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