LEARNING OUTCOMES
After successful completion of the course, the student is able to:
- reconsider conventional approaches to fashion design and define alternative paths, especially in shaping and structuring of garments as a form of expression;
- identify aesthetic approaches, benefitting from emerging technologies and material engagement;
- integrate strategic experimentation and advanced prototyping methods in the design process;
- develop contextual and critical thinking, considering decision-making in the creative design process.
Credits: 6 - 12
Schedule: 25.09.2024 - 05.12.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Julia Valle Noronha
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
The course is led by Julia Valle-Noronha with a teaching team, Matti Liimattainen (systemic innovation and fashion design tutorings), Elina Määttänen (course arrangements and fashion design tutoring) and Venla Elonsalo (pattern making and digital prototyping tutoring).
Tutors may be contacted by email when needed. Please note content of the contact so you can reach the right person.
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 a design project, lectures, workshops, individual and peer-support tutoring sessions and feedback sessions. Students have the possibility to direct the specialization of their own project through combined studio courses. The course introduces students to methods of innovative garment shaping and advanced 3D experimentation. Students are challenged to reconsider the shaping and structuring of garments and to develop an alternative approach as a base for their design projects. Through peer discussions and presentations, students develop their ability to discuss the contextualization and impact of their proposed design work.
The scope of the course is 12 cr, which can include MUO-E1082 Textile Colouration Finishes Studio (3cr) or MUO-E1069 Knits and Knitwear studio (6cr), based on student's Personal Study Plan approved by the academic advisor. After the approval student should register to the studio course separately. With integrated studio courses, the scope of the core course can be 6, 9 or 12 cr.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Assignments. 100% active attendance, of which 20% can be covered with additional assignments.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Course includes lectures,workshops and assignments.
Overall workload 12 ECTS = 324 h.
- Contact teaching 106 h
- Independent work 177 h
- Personal reflection 40 h
- Course evaluation 1 h
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Provided in MyCourses.
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - II
2025-2026 Autumn I - IIRegistration:
Registration in Sisu. Min. 8, max. 18 students.
Priority order:
- Fashion, Clothing and Textile Design MA (FaCT)students;
- 2) Exchange students in FaCT;
- Muotoilun ja muodin kandidaattiohjelma opiskelijat / Bachelor’s Programme in Design and Fashion students. Please note: Students who have completed their BA degree will be prioritized.
Otherwise, 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