Building
your
path.
Programs in Design, Fashion, and Marketing built to support every student from the preparatory year through to the Bachelor's degree.
Discover our programs
Three paths.
Endless possibilities.
Apply NowFashion & Creation
Design cohesive collections, master pattern-making techniques, build prototypes, and understand the dynamics of contemporary fashion markets, both local and international.
✦ Featured Disciplines
- Fashion Illustration, Styling & Collection Design
- Pattern-Making & Sewing
- Garment Construction & Textile Exploration
- 2D & 3D Digital Tools
- Art Direction & Fashion Photoshoots
- Trend Forecasting & Current Affairs
✦ Careers
- Fashion Stylist
- Visual Merchandiser
- Pattern Maker
- Couturier
- Fashion Influencer
✦ Diplomas
- Diploma in Fashion Styling - Pattern Making - Sewing (1 year)
- Foundation Degree in Fashion Styling and Techniques - FEDE (2 years)
- Bachelor Européen in Fashion Styling and Techniques - FEDE (FD + 1 year)
Apply NowDesign & Visual Communication
Master the tools, concepts, and strategies of graphic design, branding, and UX/UI design to create visual identities that leave a lasting impression. Develop striking illustrations and concept art.
✦ Featured Disciplines
- Graphic Design & Composition
- Branding & Brand Identity
- Motion Design & Video
- Illustration & Concept Art
- 2D & 3D Digital Tools
- Visual Culture
✦ Careers
- Graphic Designer
- Illustrator & Visual Designer
- Brand Designer
- UX/UI Designer
- Content Creator
✦ Diplomas
- Diploma in Applied Arts and New Media (1 year)
- Foundation Degree in Applied Arts and Contemporary Media - FEDE (2 years)
- Bachelor Européen in Visual Arts and Emerging Media - FEDE (FD + 1 year)
Apply NowCreative Marketing & Management
Combine strategic thinking with creative sensibility to design and lead marketing operations. Analyze brands and trends, and turn a vision into measurable commercial success with campaigns that are current and impactful.
✦ Featured Disciplines
- Brand Strategy & Positioning
- Digital Marketing & Social Media
- Content Creation & Storytelling
- Trend Analysis & Campaign Creation
- Project Management & Budgeting
- Creative Industries Culture
✦ Careers
- Marketing Assistant
- Content Creator
- Brand Strategist
- Communications Manager
- Marketing Account Advisor
✦ Diplomas
- Foundation Degree in Marketing - FEDE (2 years) + Fashion Marketing & Creative Industries option
- Bachelor Européen in Digital Marketing - FEDE (FD + 1 year) + Brand Strategy & Art Direction option
From
Discovery
to career.
A clear, progressive, and inspiring path that supports you at every stage of your creative development.
Preparatory Year
1 year
Creative foundations, visual culture, design and fashion, a first portfolio, career orientation, and preparation for admissions.
Diploma
1 year · 60 ECTS
Technical and artistic fundamentals, exploration across disciplines, and specialization within your field.
Foundation — Year 1
1 year · 60 ECTS
Hands-on mastery of creative tools, 360° projects, and an introduction to interdisciplinary practice.
Foundation — Year 2
1 year · 60 ECTS
Deeper creative development, a personal visual language taking shape, and advanced interdisciplinary projects.
Bachelor
3 years · 180 ECTS
Advanced skills, professional methodology, and a complete portfolio to step into the creative industries.
Academic Journey
Experience / Internship
Professional Integration
Professional immersion to put your skills to the test and strengthen your creative profile within recognized organizations.
Further Studies
3 years · 180 ECTS
Continue specializing in Switzerland or abroad.
Career
Professional Integration
Enter the creative professions shaped by each student's personal identity, portfolio, and positioning.
Opportunities After Canvas
3years of study
of training
+100Projects
completed
15+
exploration courses
15+
instructor nationalities
Gateway
To Your
career.
Preparatory Year Art & Fashion
A program that builds a creative eye and mastery of the fundamentals — design, composition, illustration, and styling — helping you build a focused portfolio that opens the door to our flagship programs.
Preparatory Year International
A bilingual program designed for international students, combining an introduction to the creative arts with cultural immersion in Lausanne.
Our Diplomas.
From creative discovery to an accredited diploma, every step strengthens your skills and builds your future career.
Level 4 CEC/CNC
Diploma
Building the basics and developing fundamentals in design, fashion, and marketing. Explore creative methods, broaden your visual culture, and build a personal portfolio.
Level 5 CEC/CNC
Foundation
Develop structured expertise, a strong visual culture, and fluency with creative tools. Take on more ambitious projects and prepare to enter the Bachelor's program.
Level 6 CEC/CNC
Bachelor
Master professional-grade tools and assert your personal creative identity through complex projects. Prepare to enter the professional world or continue your studies.
*CEC: European Qualifications Framework
*CNC: National Qualifications Framework
Teaching
formats.
Core
Continuous Core Curriculum
- Continuous progression
- 1 to 2 semesters
- Building the basics
- Developing consistency
Bootcamps
Intensive Thematic Formats
- Sessions spread across 1 week
- Decision-making and strategy
- Collaboration between students
- Hands-on experimentation
Electives
Targeted Learning
- Choice of optional modules
- Experimentation and reinforcement
- Complementary skills
- Specializations
- Scheduled over variable durations
Studios / Workshops
Creativity in Action
- Immersive workshops
- Hands-on sessions of 1 to 5 days
- Conditions close to a professional studio
- Completed projects
- Course certification on request
Online
Asynchronous Theory
- Videos available anytime
- Learning flexibility
- Cultural and analytical knowledge
- Technical know-how
- Developing creative thinking
Masterclasses
Industry Experts
- One-off sessions
- Professional practice
- Demonstrations
- Firsthand accounts
- Seminars
Events
Gatherings & Networking
- Fashion shows & student exhibitions
- Trade shows and fairs
- Open house days
Start Your Journey Today
Join a school driven by innovation, creativity, and excellence. Lausanne is waiting for you.