Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Alternative primary groupings
- 02 - Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies
- 50. - Visual and performing arts
- 50.04 - Design and applied arts
50.0407 - Fashion/apparel design
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional design of commercial fashions, apparel, and accessories, and the management of fashion development projects. These programs include courses in apparel design; accessory design; the design of men's, women's, and children's wear; flat pattern design; computer-assisted design and manufacturing; concept planning; designing in specific materials; labour and cost analysis; history of fashion; fabric art and printing; and the principles of management and operations in the fashion industry.
Illustrative example(s)
- apparel design
- clothing design
- creative fashion design
- fashion design
- fashion design and technology
- fashion designer
- fashion patternmaker
- garment design
- haute couture
Exclusion(s)
- apparel and textile marketing management(19.0905)
- clothing and textiles(19.0901)
- custom tailoring and alterations(19.0999)
- fabric design(19.0902)
- fashion consultant(19.0906)
- textile arts(50.0712)
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