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Thesis

Code 16317
Year 2
Semester A1
ECTS Credits 60
Workload OT(30H)/S(10H)
Scientific area Design de Moda
Entry requirements ---
Learning outcomes - Evidence systemic understanding of the contents intrinsic to fashion design and aptitude to investigate
independently in the scientific domain of design;
- Apply academic standards in research in fashion design;
- Demonstrate analytical, critical and synthesis skills for new and complex ideas;
- Develop an innovative research project;
- Produce new and socially relevant knowledge in the field of fashion design;
- Demonstrate the ability to argue, communicate and counter-argue the content of their work, in a reasoned manner,
including before non-specialized audiences;
- Understand the implications of research in other areas (professional, economic, technological, social and cultural).
Syllabus The contents, although centered on Fashion Design, are comprehensive and transversal to different areas of knowledge, due to their necessary adaptability to the object of study of each doctoral student. The contents point to and imply a set of common procedures, capable of guiding research and framing the writing of the thesis in a conceptual and formal requirement appropriate to the study cycle, including in particular:
1-Collaborative research: borders between fashion design, science and technology, humanities, art, culture and economics.
2-Exploring the holistic dimension of design and Fashion
3-Conception of the Thesis Project: problem identification/research questions, hypotheses to test and relevance of the study;
4-Literature review that supports and theoretically frames the investigation;
5-Selection of methods and tools;
6-Elaboration of the work plan
7-Presentation of the Thesis Project.
Main Bibliography The bibliography will be based on scientific references in the field of each individual
investigative path. As basic bibliography, the following stand out:

Gray, C., & Malins, J. (2016). Visualizing research: A guide to the research process in art and design. Routledge.
Harris, D. (2019). Literature Review and Research Design: A Guide to Effective Research Practice. Routledge.
Kawamura, Y. (2020). Doing research in fashion and dress: An introduction to qualitative methods. Bloomsbury Publishing.
Leavy, P. (2017). Research design: Quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, arts-based, and community-based participatory research approaches. Guilford Publications.
Vicente, Paula (2012). Estudos de Mercado e de Opinião. Lisboa: Edições Sílabo.
Estrela, E., Soares, M. A, Leitão, M. J. (2006), Saber Escrever uma Tese e Outros Textos, D. Quixote
Frayling, C. (1993), Research in art and design, Royal College of Art Nelson, R. (2013).
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria Evaluation method:
- Continuous assessment carried out by the advisor of each student, which will focus on the consistency of the student's path, attendance and commitment in orientation meetings and intermediate presentations;
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2024-01-15

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