MUO-E1003 - Innovative Fashion Design, Lecture, 2.11.2021-9.12.2021

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students have strengthened their creative process with a focus on development of expression through 3D shaping. They understand how to take advantage of a research approach as a starting point for their personal artistic expression and design process. They have an innovative and sustainable approach to building new concepts in the field of fashion design.

Students are familiar with and able to apply methods of innovative garment shaping, 3D experimentation and testing of ideas on the body. They have a personal approach to the relationship of material and shape and are able to use them as design tools.

 

Credits: 10

Schedule: 02.11.2021 - 09.12.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Anna Ervamaa

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

Teacher in Charge Anna Ervamaa  (firstname.lastname@aalto.fi)


CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    This course is meant to open up new ways of perceiving the shaping of garments and the use of material with an account for emerging technologies, neighbouring disciplines and sustainable viewpoints.

    Students explore and study a topic based on an assignment as a starting point for their individual project. They collect extensive research from diverse sources to support their study. Based on the research they develop and introduce a fashion concept that features new methods and approaches. Students are challenged to think about shaping in an unorthodox way; they analyse and question the effect of different materials to the shape.

    Experimenting with mini modelling is used to provoke unexpected design solutions that are then developed further into full scale prototypes with innovative solutions in garment construction. The approach of the course is experimental and practice-led.

  • applies in this implementation

    Teachers are Matti Liimatainen ( focus on systematic innovation ), Sasu Kauppi  ( 3D lead ) and Jane Palmu ( Clo3D – program) + guest speakers. Teacher in charge is Designer in Residence Anna Ervamaa.

    The course includes lectures on garment shaping methods, prototyping methods and digitalization of designers work. A major part of the course is practice- led studiowork, during which you will have a chance for individual tutoring sessions. The course includes a visit to Design museum exhibition "Intimacy" curated by Prof. Annamari Vänskä, as well as a 2 day introduction to Clo3D -program, or, alternatively if you already know the basics, an advanced assignment with Clo3D related to your own design

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Workshops, tutoring, individual projects, critiques, visiting lectures.

    Marking Criteria: research, design analysis and experimentation. Process documentation. Professional development.

  • applies in this implementation

    Course assessment is grades 1-5 and based on overall quality of the final outfit / garment and your research portfolio.  Detailed marking criteria will be introduced in the beginning of the course.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    270 h

    80 h Lectures, tutoring, critiques

    155 h Independent work

    35 h Own reflection

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    TBA

  • applies in this implementation

    Reading material can be found at the resources section.


Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    5 Gender Equality

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    10 Reduced Inequality

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

    14 Life Below Water

    15 Life on Land

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    First priority is given to Fashion, Clothing and Textile Design students who have this course accepted in their personal study plan. 

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn II

    2021-2022 Autumn II

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=MUO-E1003

    Registration for Courses: Sisu replaces Oodi on 9 August, 2021. Priority order to courses is according to the order of priority decided by the Academic committee for School of Arts, Design and Architecture: https://www.aalto.fi/en/services/registering-to-courses-and-the-order-of-priority-in-aalto-arts

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