Kirby High – Fashion Design Grade11 One credit/One year Prerequisite(s): Foundations of Fashion Design

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Advanced Fashion Design is the capstone course in the Fashion Design program of study. This course is designed to prepare students for further education and careers in the fashion industry. Through exposure to crucial business activities such as project management and product promotion, students will acquire advanced skills related to business professionalism, ethics, policies, and communication in the fashion industry. In addition, students complete a capstone project during which they will create artifacts to include in a professional portfolio. While not required, student internships can provide an alternative route for students to master required course standards. Students who have the opportunity to participate in internships may be responsible for the following tasks: assisting in client presentations, resource updating and vendor management, assisting designers, and participating with design teams. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will have artifacts of original fashion designs in a portfolio and will understand basic project management skills.