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Syllabus |
1. Introduction to the fashion sector. The fashion cycle and professionals are involved. The Fashion designer: roles and responsibilities. Fashion product lifecycle. Fashion consumption. Challenges in the fashion industry.
2. Fashion Design Project Methodology: Stages of the creative process: types of research, definition of target market and products, theme/concept selection, color and material definition, illustration, and projective design of forms and design proposals.
3. Fashion Drawing: The body and its proportions. Different representations in fashion. Technical drawing (manual and digital). Technical files for fashion products.
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Main Bibliography |
Ingrid, L. (2009), When Clothes Become Fashion, Design and Innovation Systems, Berg
Publishers: London,
Barthes, R. (2006), The Language of Fashion, Berg Publishers: London
Budot, F. (2006), Fashion: The Twenty Century, Universe: New York
Jones, S. J. (2005), Fashion Design: O Manual do Estilista, GG: Barcelona
Grumbach, D. (2014), History of International Fashion, Interlink Pub Group: Northampton
Craik, L. (2009), Fashion, The Key Concepts, Berg Publishers, UK
San Martin, M. (2009), “Field Guide: How to be a Fashion Designer”, Rockport Publishers: Beverly
Feisner, A. E. (2006), Colour Studies, Berg Publishers, UK.
Abling,B. (2007), Fashion Sketchbook, Berg Publishers: London
Stipelman, S. (2005), Illustrating Fashion, Concept to Creation, Berg Publishers: London
Gale, C. and Kaur, J. (2004), Fashion and Textiles - An Overview, Berg Publishers: London
Textilepedia – The Complete Fabric Guide (2020), Fashionary: Hong Kong
WGSN | www.wgsn.com
The Business of Fashion | www.businessoffashi
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
The teaching/learning activities are conducted through theoretical and theoretical-practical classes, as well as individual assignments. The teaching/learning methodology includes lectures delivered by the professor, idea discussions, and an active and cooperative approach, encouraging reflection and focusing on student-centered learning. This involves concept acquisition, problem-solving, research, and theoretical-practical assignments.
Students complete 1 theoretical assignment and 2 practical assignments, addressing theory, the creative process, the ability to gather information, and the translation of information into fashion products. These assignments are presented orally and discussed with the class.
This course includes continuous assessment, with class attendance being an important component.
Assessment: 30% Exercise #1 (theoretical) + 25% Exercise #2 (practical) + 45% Exercise 3 (practical)
This CU has no exam. The admission criteria for project improvement is 6 points.
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