Syllabus

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After successfully completing the course, the student is able to:

• explore digital designs in the field of textiles and clothing, integrating garment shapes and textile structures through digital simulation;
• understand the relationship between textile structures and garment shaping in digital environments;
• become familiarized with digital environments and specific software in clothing and textile design.

   

Credits: 1

Schedule: 25.10.2024 - 01.11.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Jane Palmu, Hilkka-Maija Fagerlund, Venla Elonsalo

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:

  In the course, students are introduced to the basics of digital design of textiles and clothing and learn how to use specific software within these fields. The students are able to explore hands-on applications of digital prototypes. They gain an overview of how to design across different platforms and tools in digital environments and integrate textile simulations via digital prototyping.

  The course is recommended to be taken in the 1st study year. The course is intended for students without equivalent basic knowledge from BA-level studies at Aalto or at another institution. Prior discussion with the academic advisor is required.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Assignments. 100% active attendance, of which 20% can be covered with additional assignment.

Workload

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Course workload 1 ECTS = 27 h. Participation in 80% of the contact teaching is required.

  • Contact teaching: 19 h
  • Independent studying: 4 h
  • Time to think: 3 h
  • Course evaluation: 1 h 

   

   

DETAILS

Study Material

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Provided in MyCourses

Substitutes for Courses

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Substitutes for Courses

Prerequisites

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Prerequisites

SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Teaching Language: English

  Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II
  2025-2026 Autumn II

  Registration:

  Registration in SISU. Min. 5 students, max. 20.

  Priority Order:

  1. Fashion, Clothing and Textile Design MA (FaCT)students;
  2. Exchange students in FaCT.

  Please note: Students who have completed their BA degree will be prioritized.

  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-at-aalto-arts  

     

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