In this course, students critically explore the influence of world events, politics, technology, culture and other factors on fashion. Students explore western fashion through the ages and consider today's fashion through a historical lens.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Pre-19th century era clothing
- 19th century era clothing
- 20th century era clothing
- Technology's impact on fashion
- Trade and warfare's impact on clothing development
- World events' impact on the production and distribution of clothing
- Internet and social media's impact on fashion
- Fashion marketing versus clothing necessity
- Culture appropriation
- Folklore and Indigenous fashion
- Cultural symbolism, context and significance
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.