CANVAS

CANVAS

https://en.canvas.ch/

SWITZERLAND | LAUSANNE

PRESENTATION

Founded in 1993 in Lausanne, CANVAS offers a range of creative programs in the fields of Design, Art, and Fashion.

In a dynamic, multicultural, and human-scale environment, CANVAS develops an educational approach oriented toward the professional world. The faculty is made up of active professionals who share their expertise, specialized knowledge, and passion.

By combining theory and practice, manual, technical, and digital tools, as well as creative applications, the programs blend academic rigor with artistic freedom and self-exploration.

The school encourages each learner to fully develop their potential and supports them in acquiring the essential skills needed for their professional growth.

FEDE MEMBER – N°184

Year of membership: 1997

PROGRAMMES AND DEGREES

FEDE Programmes and Degrees

  • Foundation Degree in Fashion Design and Techniques
  • European Bachelor in Fashion Design and Techniques
  • European Bachelor in Fashion Design and Techniques, specialty Fashion Design
  • European Bachelor in Fashion Design and Techniques, specialty Patternmaking and Sewing
  • Foundation Degree in Applied Arts and Contemporary Media
  • European Bachelor in Visual Arts and Emerging Media
  • European Bachelor in Visual Arts and Emerging Media, specialty Graphic and Communication Design
  • European Bachelor in Visual Arts and Emerging Media, specialty Artistic and Digital Creation

Other programmes and certificates proposed by the institution

  • Preparation for Artistic Careers (Design or Fashion option)
  • Bilingual Preparatory Year in Arts, Design and French Language
  • Themed modules and workshops

TEACHING LANGUAGES

  • French
  • English
  • Bilingual (French-English)

STRENGTHS OF THE INSTITUTION

  • Attentive and individualized educational supervision and academic guidance
  • Learning based on enjoyment, motivation, and engagement
  • Courses taught by qualified teachers and industry professionals
  • Development of a creative identity through artistic experimentation, alongside technical learning
  • Application of skills within interdisciplinary projects
  • Multidisciplinary workshops led by professionals
  • Participation in international competitions offering increased visibility
  • Curriculum including courses taught in English
  • Extensive network of professional partners
  • Training programs leading to different levels of certification depending on prerequisites
  • Complementary themed modules and workshops
  • Support and assistance with funding applications

KEY FIGURES

  • Number of students: 70 and +
  • Number of teachers: 15-20
  • Number of internships offered per year: at the student’s request
  • Number of partnerships: in the form of competitions and project briefings
  • Date of creation: 1993
  • Number of study days: 10 months full-time
  • Number of events per year: variable depending on the program
  • Number of awards and prizes: Student work regularly awarded in competitions
  • Accreditations and quality certification other than those of the FEDE: Swiss Label, member of AVDEP (Vaud Association of Private Schools), ISO 29993:2017, School Impulse
  • Collaborations : Lectra, Gemini

PRACTICAL INFOS

  • Avenue de Sévelin 46, 1004 Lausanne, Suisse
  • +41 (0) 21 311 29 19
  • +41 (0) 78 825 54 83

For your pre-registration

CAMPUS LIFE

  • On-campus events: fashion shows, exhibitions, and project presentations.
  • Cultural events: museum visits, school outings, study trips, and themed competitions.

RESEARCH PROGRAMME

  • Development of themes complementary to the training programs, offered in the form of workshops
  • Exploratory research approach related to the fields of study, focused on specific techniques, creative approaches, and targeted questions
  • A space for experimentation that fosters the development of skills alongside the main curriculum

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES

  • Program with an international focus
  • Educational partnerships with international organizations

REGIONAL INFORMATION

Transports :

  • Bus : 17

Tourism:

Local Government

Famous Heritage:

  • Fondation de l’Hermitage
  • Collection de l’art brut

Sport :

Sport in the region

Information provided by the institution. Non-contractual document subject to change and not subject to the liability of ©FEDE.
Update year: 2026

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