LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of the course, students will be able to
- explain basic theories of fashion as a societal and cultural phenomenon
- explain basic theories of fashion and social change
- explain basic theories of fashion as an embodied practice
Credits: 3
Schedule: 04.03.2022 - 08.04.2022
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Annamari Vänskä
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
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 consists of lectures, small-group discussions, film viewings, visits and other relevant activities. Lectures will introduce the subject, discussions and small-group work will widen it. In order to be able to understand the lecture and to participate in discussions, the students will
- Read texts before each class
- Find relevant examples pertaining to each theme and bring them to class
- Prepare 1 3 comments on the most important points of each theme based on the read texts and bring them to class
PASSING THE COURSE
To complete the 3 credit course the students will:
- Read assigned texts
- Find relevant examples on the themes discussed in class
- Participate actively in class-room discussions
- Write a reflective learning diary OR design a poster on a selected topic
DISCUSSIONS DURING CLASS
The course consists of lectures and seminar discussions. During lectures the students will be introduced to the theme of each class. After lectures, students are divided into small-groups and expected to discuss texts and their main points. After small-group discussions, each group presents their main points to the whole class. In order to be able to participate in the discussion, the students are expected to read texts before each class. Students who fail to participate in lectures and discussions will not be able to complete the course. Some lectures may be replaced by visits to relevant sites (such as exhibitions) or are accompanied by film viewings that pertain to the topic.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
The course will be organized in two formats. The student will choose one or the other:
1. Contact teaching (max. 30 students)
2. Web-course (no limitation for the maximum amount of students)
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
80 h (3 cr)
- Lectures, seminars, visits and film viewings: 20 h
- Personal learning time (assigned for reading & reflecting the course materials): 30 h
- Assignment: writing a reflective learning diary OR making a poster presentation: 30 h
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
A reading package will be dowloaded on the courses s MyCourses-course website.
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
4 Quality Education
5 Gender Equality
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Attendance: 80 % required.
The course will not be organised if less than ten students have registered on either option (contact teaching or webcourse).
Teaching Period:
2020-2021 Spring IV
2021-2022 Spring IV
Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=MUO-C1050
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
Registration in Oodi