MUO-E1010 - Fashion Collection Project, Lecture, 1.3.2022-7.4.2022

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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

After successfully completing this course a student has developed and realized a part of the collection designed during the Fashion Collection Design course.

They is able to manage the process of developing their designs into garments and is able to develop their design identity further through exploring the cut of garments. They has in-depth understanding of the interactions between material, shape and construction and expertise in creating silhouettes. They is fluent in experimenting with silhouette and cut and confident in finding working solutions that allow them to express their vision. They has embraced critical thinking in their design, detailing and construction of garments and engouraged to realize materials for their collection. They is able to integrate creative, research-oriented and technical viewpoint into garment construction. They is proactive in exploring innovative and sustainable technical solutions and recognize how to benefit from emerging technologies and craft.  

Student is able to present their collection in a personal contemporary way and understand their positioning as a designer within industrial frameworks and future challenges in fashion field.

Credits: 10

Schedule: 01.03.2022 - 07.04.2022

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):

Designer in Residence Anna Ervamaa

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:

    The course includes the development and realization of collections designed during the Fashion Collection Design course. During the course a student create prototypes and samples from a selection of designs made during the Fashion Collection Design -course.

    The design development process is supported by design tutorials and critical dialogue. They research and experiment with shape, volume and garment construction in tutored fittings and independently. Students are familiarised with 3D-modelling systems and their application possibilities in the fashion industry and they study how to take advantage of them.

    The course includes design studio and/or industry visits to offer an insight into current and future sample development processes.

    At the end of the course a student prepare a conceptual presentation of their final collection and present it to external professionals. The most potential collections will be recommended for international competitions, shows and exhibitions.

     

     



Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Design development and experimentation, 3D and 2D problem solving skills, final presentation, communication and professional development.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    270 h

    80 h Contact teaching: lectures, workshops, tutoring, visits   80% attendance at contact teaching is required.

    150 h Independent work: prototyping, sampling, fitting

    35 Own reflection

    10 h Final critiques

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Materials used in design works and sample pieces are self-funded.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    10 Reduced Inequality

    13 Climate Action

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Requires completion of the Fashion Collection Design course prior to this course.

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Spring IV

    2021-2022 Spring IV

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=MUO-E1010

    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

    in WebOodi. Min. 5 students.

     

Details on the schedule

  • applies in this implementation

    TBA when the course starts on 1st March 2022

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