Topic outline

  • Muo-E1003 Innovative Fashion Design

    Innovative Fashion Design course opens up new ways of approaching the shaping of garments and the use of material through practice-led studiowork; You are challenged to think about shaping and structuring of garments in an unorthodox way, as well questioning the effects of different materials to the shape. The course takes into account emerging technologies, digitalization, neighbouring disciplines and sustainable viewpoints, and considers how these developments affect the ways in which design is carried out.       

    Structure and assignments   

    You will explore and study a topic/ theme based on an assignment as a starting point for your individual course project. You’ll collect extensive research from diverse sources to support your study; based on the research you develop a concept and an outfit / a garment that ideally features innovative solutions in its shaping and / or garment construction. At the end of the course this is presented alongside a portfolio of your research.    

    Teachers are Matti Liimatainen ( focus on systematic innovation ), Sasu Kauppi  ( 3D lead ) and Jane Palmu ( Clo3D – program) + guest speakers. Teacher in charge is Designer in Residence Anna Ervamaa.   

    The course includes lectures on garment shaping methods, prototyping methods, digitalization. A major part of the course is studiowork, during which you will have a chance for individual tutoring sessions. The course includes a visit to Design museum exhibition ;  and a 2 day introduction to Clo3D program, or, alternatively if you already know the basics, an advanced assignment with Clo3D related to your own design. 

    Practical info, Schedule and study materials can be found in the left index under 'sections' of this page.  You can book tutorials for Anna from the scheduler of this platform. Tutorials for other teachers directly from the teacher.

    Workload on this course: 270 h
    80 h contact teaching: lectures, tutorials, critiques
    155 h Independent work
    35 h own reflection

    This course has  80 % mandatory participation on contact teaching sessions