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Culture and Criticism of Fashion Design

Code 16353
Year 1
Semester S1
ECTS Credits 6
Workload T(30H)/TP(30H)
Scientific area Design de Moda
Entry requirements n/a
Learning outcomes The general objective of this course is to raise awareness and question the issues raised by contemporary activity and theoretical reflection on Fashion Design. By the end of the semester, students should be able to:
a) Understand different concepts, practices, and approaches in contemporary Fashion Design;
b) Develop a critical discourse on the topics covered;
c) Relate the issues discussed to contemporary Fashion Design practice;
d) Understand the various dimensions of the current association between Design, Fashion, and technology;
e) Reflect on the implications and possible consequences of Design as an action in the world, in everyday life, and in the future itself, anticipating the social impact of Fashion and identifying scenarios for its strategic action;
f) Consider and apply the knowledge acquired.
Syllabus The historical trajectory of fashion and its codes of communication;
The functions of fashion and its influence on social change: The symbolic value of clothing;
Fashion and individualism at the dawn of the 21st century;
Communicating fashion: Basic tools for showcasing fashion products;
National and international promotion and advertising platforms;
Designer fashion; haute couture;
Brands and how they reinvent themselves in the eyes of consumers;
Pop culture and fashion;
Subcultures and fashion;
Mass consumption and niche consumption.
Main Bibliography BAUDOT, Francois. (2006) Fashion: The Twentieth Century. New York: Universe; Revised edition. ENGLISH, Bonnie. (2008) A Cultural History of Fashion in the Twentieth Century: From the Catwalk to the Sidewalk. Oxford: N. D. Meikle. JONES, Terry. (2012) Fashion Now. Taschen. KAISER, Susan B., (2013) Fashion and Cultural Studies, Berg Pub Ltd. RHODES, Z., BUTTERFIELD, C. e M., BAXTER-WRIGHT, E., CLARKSON, K., KENNEDY, S., MULVEY, K. (2011) Vintage Fashion. Parramón Moda, Espanha. KNOX, Kristin, (2012) Culture to Catwalk: How World Cultures Influence Fashion, A&C Black. LEVENTON, Melissa. (2005) Artwear: Fashion and Anti-Fashion. London: Thames & Hudson. LIPOVETSKY, Gilles. (1987) O império do Efémero - A moda e o seu destino nas sociedades modernas. D. Quixote. LIPOVETSKY, Gilles. (1988) A Era do Vazio. Relógio d’Água. MACKRELL, Alice. (2005) Art and Fashion: The Impact of Art on Fashion and Fashion on Art. London: Batsford. ULLMANN, H.F. (2006) Decades of Fashion. London: Konemann UK Ltd
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria The course will be developed through lectures, text discussions, and group debates led by the master's students. Each lecture will be followed by a moment of reflection and analysis of documents or texts illustrating the theme or content covered.
Assessment will be continuous, encouraging students to participate actively in the sessions of the Course Unit, either in groups or through individual critical work. For each theme, working groups will participate and present their research to the class.
Use of AI: permitted only as a research tool.
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2024-10-01

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