Techniques des métiers d'art : construction textile
This arts and crafts course focuses on personal expression, production methods and market realities. A specialization in textile construction enables you to work with fibres and textile materials, make patterns and create original works for utilitarian, decorative or artistic purposes.
About the program
Program objectives
Covering personal expression, a chosen method of production and the realities of the market, this program is indeed an ambitious one. Using a material and technique of choice, artisans must create, fabricate and share works of produced objects. The manner in which the program is structured reflects the ongoing relationship between creation and the management of the resulting object.
Textile construction
This specialization trains individuals to become artisans specialized in working with fibres and textiles and capable of creating or designing original pieces that serve a utilitarian or decorative purpose or are simply the result of artistic expression. These pieces can be produced either as unique individual works or in multiple copies.
These textile specialists create works or products, estimate costs, make patterns, dye pieces or fibres, create knits or weaves and oversee production.
They also perform many tasks related to managing projects, marketing products or works as well as starting-up and managing a workshop.
Graduates in this particular specialization work in designing, fabricating or repairing textile pieces and other highly original and personal works. They can be hired by textile construction workshops, find jobs in the textile industry, work as freelancers or start their own businesses.
Covering personal expression, a chosen method of production and the realities of the market, this program is indeed an ambitious one. Using a material and technique of choice, artisans must create, fabricate and share works of produced objects. The manner in which the program is structured reflects the ongoing relationship between creation and the management of the resulting object.
Textile construction
This specialization trains individuals to become artisans specialized in working with fibres and textiles and capable of creating or designing original pieces that serve a utilitarian or decorative purpose or are simply the result of artistic expression. These pieces can be produced either as unique individual works or in multiple copies.
These textile specialists create works or products, estimate costs, make patterns, dye pieces or fibres, create knits or weaves and oversee production.
They also perform many tasks related to managing projects, marketing products or works as well as starting-up and managing a workshop.
Graduates in this particular specialization work in designing, fabricating or repairing textile pieces and other highly original and personal works. They can be hired by textile construction workshops, find jobs in the textile industry, work as freelancers or start their own businesses.
Condition of admission
Before applying to a program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), applicants who studied in Québec must meet the following three requirements:
The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.
*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.
The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.
*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.
Available in 2 institutions
3 years
Technical Program