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Syllabus |
1. Introduction to fashion theory. Fashion as system. Activity of fashion designer. Functions and responsibilities. Fashion calendar. Main agents and fashion fairs.
2. Fashion project methodology. Creation process steps: research types, target market and products’ definition, choice of concept, the definition of colors and materials, illustration and projective drawing of shapes, and design proposals.
3. The main clothing design elements. Color Theory. Materials for fashion. Creativity, design and innovation. Translation of behavior and consumption macro trends in fashion products.
4. Fashion drawing. The body and its proportions. Presentation of manual, digital and mixed illustration techniques. Introduction to the fashion illustration and technical drawing practice (digital).
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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 fall in theoretical, theoretical-practical lectures and individual assignments. The teaching/learning methodology comprises exposure lectures by the professor and discussion of ideas, is active and cooperative, encourages reflection, and focuses on students' acquisition of concepts, the resolution of problems, the research, and the practical works. The students develop four theoretical-practical works, where the theory, the creative process, and the ability to collect information and translate it into fashion products are approached. The works are presented orally and discussed in class. This CU has a continuous evaluation and is valued by class attendance. Assessment: 15% TP1 + 15% TP2 + 20% TP3 + 45% TP4 + 5% class attendance. This CU has no exam. The admission criteria for project improvement is 6 points. Approval and dispensation of examination: 10 points.
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