Our students are creative, artistic, and inventive self-starters who think critically and are open to new ideas and team collaborations. They thrive under pressure and are intent on finding success in the exciting world of fashion.
DurationWith courses in pattern drafting and construction techniques, fashion history, textiles, design and draping, students will develop a strong foundation in fashion design, while learning about the business of Fashion.
The Fashion Design program
Our students are creative, artistic, and inventive self-starters who think critically and are open to new ideas and team collaborations. They thrive under pressure and are intent on finding success in the exciting world of fashion.
The Pacific Design Academy aims to provide the ideal learning environment to nurture these qualities and further develop the design and technical skills necessary and relevant to the fashion industry.
Our alumni have become Design Entrepreneurs, Assistant Designers, Technical Designers, Merchandisers, and Product Developers. The fashion industry is vast and exciting; opportunities exist for those with passion, direction, and skill.
Pacific Design Academy welcomes you to quality design arts education. Our curriculum is dictated by the current and evolving needs of the design marketplace. The education you receive is artistically inspired and supported by the latest digital technology. We encourage our students to develop marketable skills and to foster individual ability and excellence.
Our History
The Pacific Design Academy (PDA) was founded in 1991 to provide quality education in the design arts. From our earliest program offerings in Interior Design, the Academy has grown to become the pre-eminent private design school in Victoria.
Our classes are led by practicing professional designers, ensuring a curriculum that is appropriate to the needs of the design marketplace. PDA is a designated college with the Private Training Institutions Branch of the BC Ministry of Advanced Education. PDA has authority to grant diplomas for all full time programs listed on this website.
The Academy’s instructors are working professionals who bring current, up-to-date ideas into the classroom. We moved to a fresh new space in 2022, with classrooms and studios that are bright and well equipped. The software we teach is relevant to real-world needs with design-industry standard computer labs.
Our limited class size ensures you get the individual attention you need to successfully master new skills. Because of our quality approach to design training, our graduates emerge with highly marketable skills.
We believe the skills that you learn at Pacific Design Academy are the beginning of your career horizons. The skills you learn here will last you a lifetime. We take pride in our teaching environment where small classes and individual attention are the norm.
Learn how to perform skirt hems with this course module. Gain expert techniques and tips taught by an industry professional.
This 26-week Fashion Design program consists of in-depth theory, practical knowledge, additional open lab time and hands-on, creative projects. This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.
Discover what sewing tools are a 'must' and which ones you might invest in later. Create a versatile, reversible tote bag with pockets or a practical butcher style apron. The patterns are designed by a Canadian company, Helen's Closet, and they're free.
We'll cover the following: Stretch stitches for seams stretching bands evenly how to make your necklines look professional binding an opening what calculations and materials to use how to hem
Want to learn how to sew, but not sure where to start? This is a great class for you! In this class you will learn to how to use a sewing machine and sew both woven and knit fabrics. You will then use your new skills to make a 'Rosie the Riveter' style woven headband & twist knit headband!
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