FACULTY OF FINE ARTS AND DESIGN
Department of Textile and Fashion Design
FA 494 | Course Introduction and Application Information
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Graduation Thesis
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
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Application/Lab
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Local Credits
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ECTS
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FA 494
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Spring
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2
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2
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3
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5
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
English
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| Course Type |
Required
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| Course Level |
First Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | face to face | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | DiscussionGroup WorkProblem SolvingCase StudyQ&ACritical feedbackLecture / Presentation | |||||
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| Assistant(s) | - | |||||
| Course Objectives | The objective of this course is to write an academic paper based on extensive literature research. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | Supported by a series of lectures, paralleled by a series of minor assignments, students will write an academic paper of ca. 2500 words, about a fashion related subject of their own choice. |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses |
X
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| Supportive Courses | ||
| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Introduction: what is academic research? What is an academic text? Discussion of possible topics. | |
| 2 | How to formulate a research question; how to find a suitable subject and asking the good question preparation for QUİZ 1 (abstract with big question, small questions + 1 title of an academic text that will further your research ) | Flynn, Z.C. & Foster I.M. (2009). Research Methods for the Fashion Industry, Fairchild Books. Chapters 2 and 4 . pp. 27-43 and 68-81. Read the manual "writing a graduation thesis" (included in the syllabus of this course) |
| 3 | Research methods : The purpose and place of references+ Writing exercise: footnotes preparation for QUIZ 2 (table of contents and references ) | Flynn, Z.C. & Foster I.M. (2009). Research Methods for the Fashion Industry, Fairchild Books. Chapters 2-3. pp. 27-66.Chapters4-5, pp 67-96. Hand in QUİZ I |
| 4 | Research methods and The use of references , primary and secondary sources : reading and writing exercise .preparation for QUIZ 3 ( preliminary bibliography) | Prepare bibliography, what kind of sources will you use for answering the ‘little question’? Flynn, Z.C. & Foster I.M. (2009). Research Methods for the Fashion Industry, Fairchild Books. Chapter 3 pp.45-61 . . Hand in QUIZ 2 |
| 5 | References and Bibliography ;Writing process by avoiding plagiarism. Writing exercise;preparation for QUIZ 4 .compare three texts . | Flynn, Z.C. & Foster I.M. (2009). Research Methods for the Fashion Industry, Fairchild Books. Chapter 5 pp 83-96. Hand in Quiz 3. |
| 6 | Research and Writing : Methodology and literature review . Preparation for QUIZ 5: 1000 words introduction | Kawamura, J.Doing Research in Fashion and Dress.Chapter 2. pp. 31-45 |
| 7 | Research and Writing : Group feedbacks and literature review + methodology | Flynn, Z.C. & Foster I.M. (2009). Research Methods for the Fashion Industry, Fairchild Books. Chapter 10. Pp.197-220 Kawamura, J.Doing Research in Fashion and Dress.Chapter 4. pp. 61-70 Chapter 8. Pp.117-131. Hand in QUIZ 4 |
| 8 | Feedback on QUIZ 3 , Writing the methodology. Preparation for Oral presentation | Flynn, Z.C. & Foster I.M. (2009). Research Methods for the Fashion Industry, Fairchild Books. Chapters 6-7-8-9, pp.97-192. Bring a proposal for the methodology of your thesis |
| 9 | Feedback on QUIZ 4, Planning the structure of the thesis with a definitive problem statement, a table of contents and a bibliography, analyzing the results | Flynn, Z.C. & Foster I.M. (2009). Research Methods for the Fashion Industry, Fairchild Books. Chapters10-11, pp.197-237. |
| 10 | Oral presentation , feedback to research question + references+ methodology + table and contents Present (plans for) your research in max. 5 slides with a max. of 40 words for each slide | Bring results of your research |
| 11 | Introduction to Assignment :Draft version of the thesis (Introduction, 2 chapters, conclusion) | Flynn, Z.C. & Foster I.M. (2009). Research Methods for the Fashion Industry, Fairchild Books. Chapter 12, pp.239-253 Kawamura, J.Doing Research in Fashion and Dress. Chapter 9. Pp. 131-137 |
| 12 | Evaluation of the process: Draft version of the thesis (Introduction, 2 chapters, conclusion) preparation for final submission | Prepare questions for feedback session.Hand in Assignment as Draft papers |
| 13 | Review of draft papers (individual appointments) | Prepare questions for feedback session |
| 14 | Finalizing the thesis (individual appointments) | Presenting final results |
| 15 | Semester Review | |
| 16 | Semester Review | Submission of the final thesis |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Flynn, Z.C. & Foster I.M. (2009). Research Methods for the Fashion Industry, Fairchild Books. Kawamura, J.(2020) Doing Research in Fashion and Dress: An Introduction to Qualitative Methods . Bloomsbury Visual Arts |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | For students also wishing to research or improve their thesis writing, the following books are in the reserved section of the Library: Turabian, Kate L. A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations. 7th ed. Chicago Style for Students and Researchers. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. 2007. Teitelbaum, Harry. How to Write a Thesis. 2nd ed. Pearson Education Ltd. 1989 Joan I. Miller, Bruce J. Taylor. The Thesis Writer’s Handbook: A Complete One Source Guide for Writers of Research Papers. Alcove Pub Co. 1987
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EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
1
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10
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| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
6
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42
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| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments | ||
| Presentation / Jury |
1
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20
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| Project |
1
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28
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| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm | ||
| Final Exam | ||
| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
9
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100
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | ||
| Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
7
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2
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14
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
6
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7
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42
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
0
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| Presentation / Jury |
1
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10
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10
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| Project |
1
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20
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20
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
0
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| Final Exam |
0
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| Total |
150
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 1 | To be able to develop and design a collection independently. |
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| 2 | To be able to do maintain a design research individually or as a team. |
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| 3 | To be able to develop entrepreneurship- and managerial skills for a future professional practice. |
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| 4 | To be able to understand, interpret and apply theoretical knowledge in fashion and textile design. |
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| 5 | To be able to analyze and integrate the particular local and regional needs and of their profession. |
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| 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. |
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| 7 | To be able to apply industrial requirements, knowledge of material & usage and know-how knowledge in the creation of high quality fashion products. |
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| 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. |
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| 9 | To be able to develop an ongoing analytical and professional approach to academic and design research. |
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| 10 | To be able to recognize the need and importance of a personal lifelong learning attitude towards their chosen area of interest. |
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| 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). |
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| 12 | To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
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| 13 | To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise. |
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