Fashion History

Course code FSHN 1205

Credit 1.5

Length 30.0 hours

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In this course, students 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 fashions through a historical lens.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Fashion through the ages, from ancient history to current time
  • The influence of world events, economy, politics, culture, climate, and technology on fashion
  • Introduction to fashion forecasting, from a historically informed perspective
  • Research, inspiration, and interpretation

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
12222 February 25, 2026
to April 29, 2026
Lecture/Practical Online See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.