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Design principles in fashion collection (5cr)

Code: MUTE3201-3002

General information


Enrollment
08.08.2023 - 11.09.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
18.09.2023 - 03.11.2023
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Faculty of Art and Design
Teaching languages
Finnish
Teachers
Karoliina Laxström
Sylvia Kuutama
Ana Nuutinen
Johanna Oksanen
Teacher in charge
Anu Kylmänen
Course
MUTE3201

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

At the end of the course student is able to:
- Design and coordinate collections for a target group and a company strategy.
- Assess the quality of a fashion collection from commercial, esthetic and ethical viewpoints.
- Utilise imagination in ideation and storytelling in design

Execution methods

60 hours lectures and guided exercises, 75 hours independent work

Accomplishment methods

Active participation to lectures and guided exercises and successful completion of studio work.

Content

Collection design process and its application for different target groups. The roles of international fashion fair system and commercial trend forecasting. The structure, quality and consistency of a fashion collection. Produce a collection in relation to the production methods and the clarity of design communication.

Materials

Aspelund, K. (2015). The design process. NewYork: Fairchild. Loschek, Ingrid (2009). When Clothes Become Fashion. Design and Innovation Systems. Berg Publishers Zaccagnini Flynn, Judy & Foster, Irene M. (2009). Research Methods for the Fashion Industry. Fairchild Books


Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Fail
The performance is very incomplete or incorrect, or contains significant misunderstandings.

Passable and satisfactory (1-2)
Performance is narrow, superficial, or poorly matched to assignment. The performance is limited to listing things in isolation, or dealing with things unilaterally. Execution may contain errors or ambiguities.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good and commendable (3-4)
Performance corresponds to assignment, demonstrates understanding and the ability to analyze and justify. The whole picture has been formed, but there may be shortcomings.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5)
The performance outlines a broad entity and the knowledge can be applied multidimensionally or placed in different contexts. Performance demonstrates independent grip and insight. Performance is an intact entity that includes justified self-thinking or critical reflection. The answer is well written or implemented.

Further information

Kurssin opettaja: Sylvia Kuutama.

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