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MUO-E1067 - Fashion Collection Design, Lecture, 9.1.2024-22.2.2024

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After successful completion of the course, student is able to:

-defend their  own aesthetic approach  and identify their professional objectives in design practice

-transform a personal collection concept into a proposition for a wider audience

-understand and manage the process of collection design in typical industry environments

Credits: 6

Schedule: 09.01.2024 - 22.02.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Anna Ervamaa

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 an individual design project supported through lectures, workshops, and critique sessions. Students design a collection based on their own approach, with a possibility to direct their specialization and working media through combined studio courses. Students learn to manage the different phases of collection design in professional practice and commercial environments, to position their own work in the professional field, and to transform a personal concept into a proposition for a wider audience. They understand the meaning of different stakeholders connected to collection design as well as concept vs product thinking.

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. Introductory session is mandatory.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Overall workload 6 cr / 162h. Minimum 80% attendance in contact teaching is required.

    Contact teaching 60 h 

    Independent work 76 h 

    Personal reflection 25 h 

    Course evaluation 1 h 

     

DETAILS

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FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The core course is 6 cr and recommended to be combined with one of the advanced workshop courses: MUO-E1061 Advanced 3D shaping workshop, MUO-E1062 Advanced Knits and Knitwear Workshop, MUO-E1063 Advanced Printed Fabrics and Finishes workshop. The selection should be based on the student's personal study plan approved by their academic advisor.

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring III
    2023-2024 Spring III

    Enrollment :

    Registration in Sisu. Minimun 5, maximum 20 students. 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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