Paris College of Art

🇫🇷 Paris, France
📚 Fast-track Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design
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About the Programme

Paris College of Art (PCA) belongs amongst the top 50 fashion schools in the world, with over 30 years of experience, US degree-granting authority and accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

TaF.tc graduates of the Advanced Diploma in Fashion Technology can complete PCA's Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design in 3 years, as opposed to the standard duration of 4 years.

Additionally, PCA can also sponsor an internship via for up to 1 year after graduation, allowing graduates to get some hands-on internship experience in the fashion capital of the world!

“Growing up without a sense of being rooted anywhere, I now happily consider Paris my home. I love to travel so it feels great to have found my home base in a country with such diverse regions to explore."
- Yoshiko Shimada, PCA Alumna


Location

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Paris Campus

15 rue Fénelon
75010 Paris France
FRANCE

Contact Details
contact@paris.edu+33 1 45 77 39 66
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You may contact Alumna Ambassador Kaamna Patel at kaamna.patel@paris.edu to schedule a one-on-one meeting or portfolio review

Admissions

In order to be accepted directly into the second-year of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design programme, you would need to fulfill the following criteria:

English Language Requirements

Students for whom English is not their native language and who have not taken at least two semesters of English Literature and Composition (or equivalent) must submit proof of their English proficiency. PCA accepts either the TOEFL (min score: 92) or the IELTS (min score: 6.5) exam results.

All non-native English speakers are required to take an English language placement test upon arrival at PCA. Depending on the results, students may be required to take one or two semesters of English for International Students during their first semester at PCA

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Fundamentals of Footwear

These short, half-day courses are a must for shoe enthusiasts that want to learn the essentials of shoemaking: great materials, great technique, and great fit.

Courses include:
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Footwear Design and Sketching

Learn how to design your own footwear digitally and on paper with our pattern making, sketching, and digital design courses. Discover new softwares like Adobe Illustrator to design your shoes!

Courses include:
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Footwear Business Essentials

Whether you’re creating your own footwear brand or working at a footwear company, knowing how to plan a costing and buying strategy like the back of your hand will help you go far in the industry.

Courses include:
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On-Campus
Shoe-Making Workshops

Master the art of shoemaking with our signature hands-on courses. Learn to create your very own women's shoes, sneakers, and derby shoes with the use of our industry standard equipment at our footwear lab*.
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Courses include:
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Footwear Capstone Project

Having completed the previous 14 modules, you will be put to the test of creating your own footwear collection in this final capstone project. From the creation of mood boards to the final technical package, create your final footwear collection which you can add to your portfolio and use to apply for jobs after graduation!
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Courses include:

Total Payable Fee

TaF.tc has secured this special rate exclusively for our alumni:
€ 86,400
S$ 126,050 * 
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2022/2023 Net Tuition Fees
(Special Rate for TaF.tc's Graduates) 
*About 2% Increase Each Academic Year
2nd Year 28 800 EUR
(approx.42,030* SGD)
3rd Year 28 800 EUR
(approx.42,030* SGD)
*Inclusive of the 2% increase
4th Year 28 800 EUR
(approx.42,030* SGD)
*Inclusive of the 2% increase
Total Payable Fee
 86 400 EUR
(approx.126,050* SGD)

*Currency conversion is done on 20th June 2022, and might not reflect accurate exchange rates as displayed. Fees updated on 20th June 2022, with new information.
*Subject to change without prior notice.
Current Memorandum of Understanding:
01/01/2020 - 01/01/2025

Contact Us

Curious about the programme? Looking to talk to someone before you make a choice? Our programme advisors are here to get you started.

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Nett Fee Payable

S$ 7,564.34

including 7% GST,
after 70% SSG funding
Application Fee
$192.60
including 7% GST

Funding Support

✅ SkillsFuture Credits of up to $1,000
✅Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) funding available. Call 6260 0777 to check your balance.
✅ Contact our programme advisors about installment options!

Nett Fee Payable

S$ 2,851.34

including 7% GST,
after 70% SSG and 20% SFMCES funding
Application Fee
$192.60
including 7% GST

Funding Support

✅ SkillsFuture Credits of up to $1,500
✅ Contact our programme advisors about installment options!

Nett Fee Payable

S$ 7,564.34

including 7% GST,
after 70% SSG funding
Application Fee
$192.60
including 7% GST

Funding Support

✅ Contact our programme advisors about installment options!

Nett Fee Payable

S$ 25,214.55

including 7% GST
Application Fee
$695.50
including 7% GST

Funding Support

✅ Contact our programme advisors about installment options!

Fees

We are proud to see our alumni flourish in the fashion industry, whether they are hired by the likes of ALDO and Melissa or carving their own path as brand owners.
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“I wanted to create my own shoes to solve a problem for myself and other women like myself. The best thing was the fact that it was condensed - it was only going to be about 13 weeks, so I could do it very easily. I love the staff: they've been really helpful, really encouraging, really supportive, and they really do take your viewpoints on board. I now have some real knowledge of what goes into making shoes.”

Shola Asante

Co-Founder of Sante + Wade‍
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Practical Industry Knowledge

Our trainers are practitioners in the fashion industry today - so if they're teaching it, they've experienced it too. Everything you learn at TaF.tc can be applied to your professional life in fashion and will be taught through interactive workshops, whether online or in TaF.tc's Footwear and Bags Lab.
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Global Network of Entrepreneurs and Experts

As the industry becomes more interconnected, so does our network. Our partners, contacts, and advisors are as close to home as Thailand or Japan and as far as Italy or the UK. Tap into a professional community built over decades of industry immersion.
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Post-Graduate Career Support

We are committed to preparing you for success in the industry. Our career support connects you to jobs available on the market, opportunities for further studies, and resources to help you start your own brand. Whether you've just started your programme or just graduated, we're here for you.

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Admissions Requirements

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Sergio Franco Aniorte

CEO at Sample Room & Teacher at Arsutoria School
Having been exposed to the Footwear industry through his family’s business in Spain and completing his studies at Arsutoria, Sergio has years of experience in the industry from working as a pattern maker for Manolo Blahnik, a product manager at H.H. Brown, and as a teacher at his alma mater. Sergio also founded Sample Room in 2014 where he offers services from design inception to production and continues to work with brands in Europe, South America, and Asia.
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Richard Siccardi

CEO at Arise.S & Teacher at Arsutoria School
Always in love with shoes, Richard Siccardi started as a pattern maker in an Italian factory that was producing luxury ladies footwear. He then became a teacher at Arsutoria and specialized in providing skills to the next generation of shoe designers. He also started his own company Arise.S to help start-ups and established brands in the shoe business.
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Vrinda Gupta

Founder of TEAL, Designer & Consultant
Vrinda has been in the footwear industry for over 12 years now with experience in retail, buying, brand creation, and consulting for upcoming footwear brands. Her label TEAL is a one stop shop for handcrafted, exquisite shoes and includes services like designing, prototype making, brand management, and consulting.

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FAQs

Do I need any background knowledge about the Fashion Industry?

Not at all! You can enrol for our Diploma programme without any prior experience, as long as you have a passion for fashion!

Where will the Diploma be held?

The Diploma will be done both online via Zoom, and offline at our Thye Hong Campus (near Redhill MRT).

How much is the full Diploma programme?

The cost of the Footwear Diploma is S$7,151.32 for Singaporeans and PRs, and S$2,824.32 for Singaporeans above 40 years old.

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Will TaF.tc support me with my Fashion career after graduating?

Yes we will! Whether it's through promoting your brand on our alumni portal THE LABEL SG, or providing mentorships and consultations to further your studies, we’ve got your back! Talk to us to find out more!

Will I get a certificate upon completion?

Most definitely! Upon completion of your Diploma programme, you will be awarded a hardcopy WSQ Diploma certificate from us, and you can also access the softcopy via your MySkillsFuture portal!

Is TaF.tc's Diploma recognised?

As an Edutrust and Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) certified training centre, with 11 top fashion schools recognising our Diplomas for accreditation programmes like Paris College Of Art and Atelier Chardon Savard, TaF.tc continues to stay in line with leading national and international fashion industry standards.

How are the courses conducted and assessed?

The courses are conducted in the form of lectures, discussions, demonstrations, case studies, practical exercises, and hands-on activities. You will then be assessed on the work you have done with a final evaluation at the end of every course.

What will the Diploma cover?

The Footwear Diploma will be split into 5 main categories which will cover the fundamentals of footwear, design & sketching, business modules, shoemaking, and a final capstone project to wrap up everything you’ve learnt in the Diploma.
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Are there any pre-requisites?

You can join our Diploma programme if you’re aged 16 years and above and have either: at least 3 GCE 'O' Level credits with a minimum of C6 including English and Mathematics, or ES WSQ Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 and above, or an Advanced Certificate from TaF.tc.
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TaF.tc is the first Continuing Education and Training Centre (CET) for the textile and fashion industry in Singapore, with the vision of becoming a global fashion school without boundaries.

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