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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, the student is able to:

  • Identify their own aesthetic approach and strategy in 3- dimensional shaping and strengthen their own creative voice in fashion design;
  • Integrate advanced tools of 3D design into their creative process;
  • Develop patterns for garments parallel in physical & digital space by using digital technologies and other applications.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 16.01.2025 - 11.04.2025

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):

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 practice-led studio work and is to be taken in combination with fashion design courses. Students explore 3-dimensionality of garments and shape on the body and deepen their skills in expression through shape. They practice advanced garment shaping methods and explore in detail the synthesis of shape, construction and material. Students learn to develop designs parallel in physical & digital space, using digital technologies and related applications. The course assignment should be combined with the assignment of Advanced Printed Fabrics and Finishes Workshop, Advanced Knits and Knitwear Workshop, Advanced Woven Fabrics and Jacquards Workshop and/or Advanced Workshop Project.

    Please note that the course is linked to the courses: MUO- E1079 Textile Design Concept and/or MUO-E1080 Fashion Design Concept

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The final grade for the course is based on students' attendance and participation in contact teaching as well as group work and the assignments completed during the course. Students must attend and actively participate in at least 80% of the contact teachings. Introductory session is mandatory.

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

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

    • Contact teaching 60 h 
    • Independent work 70 h 
    • Personal reflection 30 h 
    • Course evaluation 1 h 

     

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Learning material will be shared through MyCourses.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

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

    Registration:

    Registration in Sisu. Min. 8, max. 20 students.  

    Priority order: 

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

    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

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