Naisten vaatteiden suunnittelu (MUAVT2003), 4.5 op

Basic information

Course name:	Naisten vaatteiden suunnittelu Women's wear design
Course Winha code:	MUAVT2003
Kurre acronym:
Credits:	4.5
Type and level of course:	Professional studies
Year of study, semester or study period:	1.year
Implementation:	Autumn semester
Semester:
Language of tuition:	Suomi
Teacher:	Leena Lyyra
Final assessment:	Grading scale (0-5)

Descriptions

Prerequisites

Course contents (core content level)

Design assignments aimed at designing garments for all shapes and sizes. The course also overs topics such as womenswear collections in retailing, different textile and clothing businesses and their business activities, tasks and duties of clothing designer. A small-scale women's collection for a chosen target group by using materials which are agreed upon with the group.Working assignments on materials.

Course contents (additional)

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

Students will learn about the principles of clothing design and construct a clothing collection from the womenswear point of view. Students are required to submit a collection portfolio. The aim of the course is also to provide the students with information about the tasks and duties of a clothing designer.

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

Recommended reading

Mc Kelvey, K. & Janine M., 2002: Fashion Design. Process, Innovation Practice. Blackwell Publishing.
Tain, L., 2003: Portfolio Presentation for Fashion Designers. Second edition. Fairchild Publications, Inc.
Stecker, P.: Fashion Design Manual. 1997. Macmillan education. Australia Pty Ltd.
Ogava, Y. & Yamamoto, J. & Kondo, E.: Color in fashion. A guide to coordinating fashion colors. 1990. Rockport Publishers. Ohio.
Lappalainen, P. & Almay, M.: Kansakunnan vaatettajat. 1996. WSOY.
Tate, Sharon Lee & Glazer. The snap fashion sketchbook. Sketching and design the fast way. 1995.

Teaching and learning strategies

Coursework includes lectures and tutored assignments.

Teaching methods and student workload

Assessment weighting and grading

Students must participate in lectures and tutor teaching. Assignments and exercises must be undertaken. Designing a collection must follow a given format and schedule. Assessment is also based on the student's ability to work meticuously. At the end of the course each student presents his/her collection and provides critique for the fellow students.