Syllabus

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After successful completion, the student is able to:

1. Understand different forms of research-based knowledge and concepts that are used in support of fashion and textile design processes;
2. Understand and explain the role of research-based knowledge in the creative process (e.g. in data collection, documentation, and reflexive self-evaluation);
3. Show ability to use research-based knowledge in their own design practice;
4. Undertake design research to build knowledge to support and justify the practical work, and to possibly apply for education leading to a Doctor of Arts degree.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 13.01.2025 - 10.02.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Kirsi Niinimäki

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, readings, discussion sessions and own reflections on research through design approaches in the fashion and textile field. Research through design, practice-based, constructive design research, design ethnography and user-centered research approaches will be presented. Students will also rehearse how to do reflective writing.

  • Overview of different forms of research-based knowledge in fashion and textiles and especially in MA thesis work in FaCT.
  • Understanding the research through design approach and how to use it in MA thesis work
  • Basics for information and visual retrieval and use of references.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Passing the course requires attending contact teaching sessions and completion of all individual and group assignments. 100% active attendance, of which 20% can be covered with additional assignment.

Workload

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Overall workload 3 cr = 81 h in total.

  • 27 h Contact teaching
  • 43 h Independent work
  • 10 h Personal reflection
  • 1 h Course Evaluation

DETAILS

Study Material

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Selected reading delivered at the beginning of the course through MyCourses

Substitutes for Courses

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Substitutes for Courses

Prerequisites

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Teaching Language: English

  Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III
  2025-2026 Spring III

  Registration:

  Min. 5 students, max. 40 students. The course is intended only for FaCT students. Please note: The course is recommended to be taken in the 1st study year.

  Registration for courses Sisu.

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