Full-Time Fashion Designer Program


Become a Fashion Designer! Ottawa, Canada

Enrolling in our Fashion Design program will allow you to develop and hone your skills in a dynamic and inspiring environment. During your studies, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Stay up-to-date with the latest fashion trends

  • Learn essential technical skills, such as pattern making and technical drawing in Adobe Illustrator

  • Acquire intricate Haute Couture sewing techniques

  • Master the art of drawing Fashion figures in various mediums, such as watercolor, pencil, marker, and pencil crayon

  • Expand your knowledge of textiles, the history of fashion, and fashion business marketing

  • Create a portfolio that showcases your talent, including professional photos of your second-year collection, a mood board, fashion illustrations, and your designer bio

  • Participate in the final project, which includes presenting your Haute Couture garment on a live model in front of a panel of judges

As a Fashion Design student, you will receive 21 hours of class per week, supplemented by approximately 30 hours of homework. You will also have the opportunity to showcase your original designs at the Grande Premiere, the Academy's year-end Fashion Show, in both your first and second year of study.

With our comprehensive curriculum and practical approach to learning, you'll be well-equipped to achieve your career goals and make a lasting impact in the Fashion Industry.

Designer: Shiho Sakane / Aico

Richard Robinson Fashion Design Academy is approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

Fashion Designer Full Time Program

Starts September 9, 2024

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    First Year Fashion Designer

    Fashion Sketching 6hrs/week

    Pattern Making 6hrs/week

    Haute Couture Sewing 6hrs/week

    Textiles (Sept-Dec) 3hrs/week

    History of Fashion (Jan-April) 3hrs/week

    Projects for the runway: Haute Couture garment design, Bustier, Historical inspired garment

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    Second Year Fashion Designer

    Fashion Sketching 3hrs/week

    Pattern Making 6hrs/week

    Haute Couture Sewing 6hrs/week

    Marketing 3hrs/week

    Stretch Fabrics 3hrs/week

    Final Project

    Projects: Full collection (5 looks), Winter coat, Haute Couture Tailored jacket, Pants, Final collection book

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