Department of Textile and Fashion Design

FA 152 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Introduction to Fashion Design

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
FA 152	Spring	1	6	4	4

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	Required
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	face to face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Group Work Critical feedback Jury Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop Lecture / Presentation
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	Araş. Gör. Dr. Başak SÜLLER
Course Lecturer(s)	Öğr. Gör. Dr. Ceren AKTAŞ Öğr. Gör. İdil AKTIHANOĞLU YILDIRIM
Assistant(s)	Araş. Gör. Dr. Başak SÜLLER

Course Objectives	The aim of this course is to inform students about the fashion industry and the components of fashion design. It is aimed for students to acquire product development and basic sewing skills that will form the basis of their work in the coming years.
Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; will be able to define basic concepts in fashion and textiles. will be able to classify fabric and sewing types. will be able to apply various sewing and finishing methods. will be able to produce a product with basic sewing applications. will be able to turn the sewing samples they apply into a catalogue by considering basic design principles.
Course Description	This course covers the basic fashion design processes such as design and material research, basic sewing methods, finishing techniques, and product development. It focuses on professional terminology, creative processes of design, and sewing studies. The use of sewing machines and teaching basic sewing techniques are included in the scope of this course.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses	X
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation
1	11.02. Introduction to the course / introduction of the course program and course materials (material list & group work information) 13.02. Determination of Groups / Introduction to the Fashion Industry (fashion terminology, market segments, product categories, trend system, inspiration sources and research) *Introduction of Sewing Patterns Booklet (SWATCHBOOK)	Sorger, R., Udale, J. (2006), “The Fundamentals of Fashion Design”, Ava Publishing. ISBN 978-2-940373-39-0 Mbonu, E., (2014). “Fashion Design Research”, Laurence King Publishing. ISBN: 978-1-78067-179-6 Udale, J. (2008). “Basics Fashion Design 02: Textiles and Fashion” Ava Publishing. ISBN: 978-2-940373-64-2
2	18.02. Fabric Types, Stitch Types (plain stitch, zigzag, overlock, baby overlock, french stitch etc.) / Fabric and Stitch Review on Product / Introduction to Sewing Machines & Threading and Settings 20.02. Basic plain stitch trials and curve exercises on paper (without thread)	Singer, Ruth (2010). “Sew eco: sewing sustainable and re-used materials”, A. & C. Black, ISBN: 978-14081-0284-8 Amaden-Crawford, Connie (2006). “A guide to fashion sewing”, Fairchild ISBN: 1-56367-450-5
3	25.02. Basic Sewing Exercises on calico (with thread) plain, zigzag, french stitch and curve exercise / STUDIO CRITIQUE 1 27.02. Introduction to Overlock (baby overlock, 3 thread overlock) & Overlock Stitch Application	Singer, Ruth (2010). “Sew eco: sewing sustainable and re-used materials”, A. & C. Black, ISBN: 978-14081-0284-8 Amaden-Crawford, Connie (2006). “A guide to fashion sewing”, Fairchild ISBN: 1-56367-450-5
4	04.03. Pattern Cutting (seam allowance, fabric direction, bias cutting etc.), Iron Usage, Interfacing Types and Usage / Basic Pocket Samples (cutting with cardboard template) 06.03. Basic Pocket Samples Sewing	Fischer, A. (2009). “Basics Fashion Design 03: Construction”, Ava Publishing. ISBN 978-2-940373-75-8 Shoben, M., Ward, J. P. (2012). “Pattern cutting and making up: the professional approach”, Routledge. ISBN: 978-0750603645 Joseph –Armstrong, H. (1995). “Patternmaking for Fashion Design”, Prentice Hall. ISBN: 0-321-03423-6 Chunman Lo, D. (2011). “Pattern Making: Portfolio Skills. Fashion & Textiles”, Laurence King Publishing. ISBN 978-1856697507, Pages: 16- 17
5	11.03. Sewing Exercises, Square Assembling 13.03. PROJECT 1: TOTE BAG INTRODUCTION Tote Bag application using basic sewing techniques (Pattern preparation)	Materials in the Materials List & Fabrics chosen by students for the Tote Bag
6	18.03. PROJECT 1: TOTE BAG (Tote Bag Application Using Basic Sewing Techniques - fabric cutting & sewing) 20.03. Pleat, Gathering, Frill, Assembling Curve Stitch and Gathering Exercise	Materials in the Materials List & Fabrics chosen by students for the Tote Bag
7	25.03. Piping, Rib, Waistband Piping Exercise & Rib Exercise & Waistband Exercise / STUDIO CRITIQUE 2 27.03. Finishing Techniques - double folding, turning overlock waste, single needle turning, facing - (on collar, armhole, cuff) / Collar Exercise	Amaden-Crawford, Connie (2006). “A guide to fashion sewing”, Fairchild ISBN: 1-56367-450-5
8	01.04. Holiday 03.04. Collar Exercise Continue
9	MIDTERM WEEK
10	15.04. Zipper Samples & Sewing & Application 17.04. Zipper Samples & Sewing & Application / STUDIO CRITIQUE 3
11	22.04. Slit & Dart + QUIZ 24.04. Fabric Cutting from Ready-made Pattern & Interlining - Trim Cutting	QUIZ will be done via Blackboard; personal computers must be brought. *The fabrics and materials listed for PROJECT 2 must be brought
12	29.04. Pattern Cutting and Product Sewing (shift dress) 01.05. Labor and Solidarity Day	*The fabrics and materials listed for PROJECT 2 must be brought
13	06.05. Product Sewing (shift dress) zipper, beveled collar + interfacing, pocket, decorative stitching, slit, sleeve (piping) 08.05. Product Sewing (shift dress) zipper, beveled collar + interfacing, pocket, decorative stitching, slit, sleeve (piping)	*The fabrics and materials listed for PROJECT 2 must be brought
14	13.05. Product Sewing (shift dress) zipper, beveled collar + interfacing, pocket, decorative stitching, slit, sleeve (piping) 15.05. Product Sewing (shift dress) zipper, beveled collar + interfacing, pocket, decorative stitching, slit, sleeve (piping)	*The fabrics and materials listed for PROJECT 2 must be brought
15	PROJECT 2 SUBMISSION (DRESS + SWATCH BOOK)
16	Semester Review

Course Notes/Textbooks

Suggested Readings/Materials

Sorger, R., Udale, J. (2006), “The Fundamentals of Fashion Design”, Ava Publishing. ISBN 978-2-940373-39-0
Mbonu, E., (2014). “Fashion Design Research”, Laurence King Publishing. ISBN: 978-1-78067-179-6

Udale, J. (2008). “Basics Fashion Design 02: Textiles and Fashion” Ava Publishing. ISBN: 978-2-940373-64-2
Hopkins, J. (2009). “Basics Fashion Design 05: Fashion Drawing” Ava Publishing. ISBN 978-2-940411-15-3

Renfrew, E. (2009). “Basics Fashion Design 04: Developing a Collection”, Ava Publishing. ISBN 978-2-940373-95-6
Fischer, A. (2009). “Basics Fashion Design 03: Construction”, Ava Publishing. ISBN 978-2-940373-75-8
Shoben, M., Ward, J. P. (2012). “Pattern cutting and making up: the professional approach”, Routledge. ISBN: 978-0750603645
Joseph –Armstrong, H. (1995). “Patternmaking for Fashion Design”, Prentice Hall. ISBN: 0-321-03423-6
Chunman Lo, D. (2011). “Pattern Making: Portfolio Skills. Fashion & Textiles”, Laurence King Publishing. ISBN 978-1856697507, Pages: 16- 17
Gale, C., Kaur, J. (2004). “Fashion andTextiles: an Overview”, Berg, ISBN: 1-85973-813-3, Bölüm1 ve 2
Singer, Ruth (2010). “Sew eco: sewing sustainable and re-used materials”, A. & C. Black, ISBN: 978-14081-0284-8
Amaden-Crawford, Connie (2006). “A guide to fashion sewing”, Fairchild ISBN: 1-56367-450-5

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing
Participation	1	10
Laboratory / Application	-	-
Field Work	-	-
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	4	40
Portfolio	-	-
Homework / Assignments	-	-
Presentation / Jury	-	-
Project	1	50
Seminar / Workshop	-	-
Oral Exams	-	-
Midterm	-	-
Final Exam	-	-
Total	6	100

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	6	100
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	-	-
Total	6	100

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	1	16
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16	6	96
Study Hours Out of Class	-	-	-
Field Work	-	-	-
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	4	1	4
Portfolio	-	-	-
Homework / Assignments	-	-	-
Presentation / Jury	-	-	-
Project	2	2	4
Seminar / Workshop	-	-	-
Oral Exam	-	-	-
Midterms	-	-	-
Final Exam	-	-	-
		Total	120

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to develop and design a collection independently.	-	X	-	-	-
2	To be able to do maintain a design research individually or as a team.	X	-	-	-	-
3	To be able to develop entrepreneurship- and managerial skills for a future professional practice.	-	-	-	-	-
4	To be able to understand, interpret and apply theoretical knowledge in fashion and textile design.	-	-	-	-	-
5	To be able to analyze and integrate the particular local and regional needs and of their profession.	-	-	-	-	-
6	To be able to obtain a multidisciplinary point of view, follow and analyze the new issues, changes and trends in contemporary design and art in such a way that they can be integrated into design practice.	-	X	-	-	-
7	To be able to apply industrial requirements, knowledge of material & usage and know-how knowledge in the creation of high quality fashion products.	X	-	-	-	-
8	To be able to use digital information and communication technologies at a level that is adequate to the discipline of fashion and textile design.	X	-	-	-	-
9	To be able to develop an ongoing analytical and professional approach to academic and design research.	-	-	-	-	-
10	To be able to recognize the need and importance of a personal lifelong learning attitude towards their chosen area of interest.	-	X	-	-	-
11	To be able to collect data in the areas of fashion and textile design and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1).	-	-	-	-	-
12	To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently.	-	-	-	-	-
13	To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise.	-	-	-	-	-