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School of Creative Excellence

Building
your
path.

Programs in Design, Fashion, and Marketing built to support every student from the preparatory year through to the Bachelor's degree.

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Fields of Study

Three paths.
Endless possibilities.

Fashion & Creation
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Fashion & 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)
Design & Visual Communication
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Design & 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)
Creative Marketing & Management
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Creative 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
Your Academic Journey

From
Discovery
to career.

A clear, progressive, and inspiring path that supports you at every stage of your creative development.

01

Preparatory Year

1 year

Creative foundations, visual culture, design and fashion, a first portfolio, career orientation, and preparation for admissions.

02

Diploma

1 year · 60 ECTS

Technical and artistic fundamentals, exploration across disciplines, and specialization within your field.

03

Foundation — Year 1

1 year · 60 ECTS

Hands-on mastery of creative tools, 360° projects, and an introduction to interdisciplinary practice.

04

Foundation — Year 2

1 year · 60 ECTS

Deeper creative development, a personal visual language taking shape, and advanced interdisciplinary projects.

05

Bachelor

3 years · 180 ECTS

Advanced skills, professional methodology, and a complete portfolio to step into the creative industries.

Year 1Year 2Year 3

Academic Journey

A

Experience / Internship

Professional Integration

Professional immersion to put your skills to the test and strengthen your creative profile within recognized organizations.

B

Further Studies

3 years · 180 ECTS

Continue specializing in Switzerland or abroad.

C

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

Preparatory Year — Art & Fashion

Gateway
To Your
career.

1 year · Preparatory

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.

Fashion IllustrationArt HistoryIntro to Pattern-MakingCreative WorkshopsPortfolio
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International · Bilingual

Preparatory Year International

A bilingual program designed for international students, combining an introduction to the creative arts with cultural immersion in Lausanne.

Intensive FrenchCreative FundamentalsArt & CultureStudio VisitsInternational Network
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Academic Progression

Our Diplomas.

From creative discovery to an accredited diploma, every step strengthens your skills and builds your future career.

Level 4 CEC/CNC

Diploma

1 yearDuration60 ECTSCredits

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

2 yearsDuration120 ECTSCredits

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

3 yearsDuration180 ECTSCredits

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

Canvas Training

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
Canvas

Start Your Journey Today

Join a school driven by innovation, creativity, and excellence. Lausanne is waiting for you.

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