FACULTY OF FINE ARTS AND DESIGN

Department of Textile and Fashion Design

FB 301 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Production Processes in Fashion Industry
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
FB 301
Fall
1
2
2
6

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Course Objectives Acquiring an understanding of the structure of the fashion industry. Understanding the pre-production and production operations in apparel mass market production. Following the contemporary issues on the global scope of apparel production. Analysing a garment and the production by connecting with their garment construction knowledge. Analysing a garment and the production methods.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • will be able to evaluate pre-production and production processes in apparel industry, considering the necessities for the mass market.
  • will be able to observe apparel production processes from different perspectives with the help of field trips and seminars.
  • will be able to collect information about other sectors, which collaborate with the apparel industry (accessories, embroidery, leather,…)
  • will be able to develop an innovative perspective in apparel production by following the contemporary issues.
  • will be able to evaluate the structure of the industry from a global perspective.
Course Description This course examines the production processes in the mass market of fashion. In doing so, the students will acquire an understanding of the structure of the industry and production concepts. Contemporary issues in production management are considered throughout the course in order to provide a global perspective for the students. At the end of the semester, the students will be able to analyse the production processes of apparel by using professional terminology.

 



Course Category

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

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction and course orientation
2 Structure of fashion industry and global scope of apparel production Kaynaklar/Sources: Glock, R., Kunz, G. (2005) “Apparel manufacturing: Sewn products analysis”, Prentice Hall. Gerry, C. (2006) “Introduction to clothing manufacture”, Blackwell Publishing. Frings, G. (2001) “Fashion from concept to consumer,” , Prentice Hall. Von, E. (2004) “Clothing technology”, Verlag Europalehrmittel Nourney. Burns, L., Bryant, N. (2007) “The business of fashion”. Fairchild Publications. Brown, P., Rice, J. (2001) “Readytowear apparel analysis” Prentice Hall. KempGatterson, B., Steward, B. (2009) “Apparel: Concepts and practical applications” Fairchild Publications. Bubonia, J. (2012) “Apparel production terms and processes”, Fairchild Publications. Bubonia, J. (2012) “Apparel production terms and processes”, Fairchild Publications.
3 Apparel product categories Sources: Glock, R., Kunz, G. (2005) “Apparel manufacturing: Sewn products analysis”, Prentice Hall. Gerry, C. (2006) “Introduction to clothing manufacture”, Blackwell Publishing. Frings, G. (2001) “Fashion from concept to consumer,” , Prentice Hall. Von, E. (2004) “Clothing technology”, Verlag Europalehrmittel Nourney. Burns, L., Bryant, N. (2007) “The business of fashion”. Fairchild Publications. Brown, P., Rice, J. (2001) “Readytowear apparel analysis” Prentice Hall. KempGatterson, B., Steward, B. (2009) “Apparel: Concepts and practical applications” Fairchild Publications. Bubonia, J. (2012) “Apparel production terms and processes”, Fairchild Publications.
4 Preproduction operations in apparel production/ apparel cutting Sources: Glock, R., Kunz, G. (2005) “Apparel manufacturing: Sewn products analysis”, Prentice Hall. Gerry, C. (2006) “Introduction to clothing manufacture”, Blackwell Publishing. Frings, G. (2001) “Fashion from concept to consumer,” , Prentice Hall. Von, E. (2004) “Clothing technology”, Verlag Europalehrmittel Nourney. Burns, L., Bryant, N. (2007) “The business of fashion”. Fairchild Publications. Brown, P., Rice, J. (2001) “Readytowear apparel analysis” Prentice Hall. KempGatterson, B., Steward, B. (2009) “Apparel: Concepts and practical applications” Fairchild Publications. Bubonia, J. (2012) “Apparel production terms and processes”, Fairchild Publications.
5 Field Trip Sources: Glock, R., Kunz, G. (2005) “Apparel manufacturing: Sewn products analysis”, Prentice Hall. Gerry, C. (2006) “Introduction to clothing manufacture”, Blackwell Publishing. Frings, G. (2001) “Fashion from concept to consumer,” , Prentice Hall. Von, E. (2004) “Clothing technology”, Verlag Europalehrmittel Nourney. Burns, L., Bryant, N. (2007) “The business of fashion”. Fairchild Publications. Brown, P., Rice, J. (2001) “Readytowear apparel analysis” Prentice Hall. KempGatterson, B., Steward, B. (2009) “Apparel: Concepts and practical applications” Fairchild Publications. Bubonia, J. (2012) “Apparel production terms and processes”, Fairchild Publications.
6 Apparel Sewing Sources: Glock, R., Kunz, G. (2005) “Apparel manufacturing: Sewn products analysis”, Prentice Hall. Gerry, C. (2006) “Introduction to clothing manufacture”, Blackwell Publishing. Frings, G. (2001) “Fashion from concept to consumer,” , Prentice Hall. Von, E. (2004) “Clothing technology”, Verlag Europalehrmittel Nourney. Burns, L., Bryant, N. (2007) “The business of fashion”. Fairchild Publications. Brown, P., Rice, J. (2001) “Readytowear apparel analysis” Prentice Hall. KempGatterson, B., Steward, B. (2009) “Apparel: Concepts and practical applications” Fairchild Publications. Bubonia, J. (2012) “Apparel production terms and processes”, Fairchild Publications.
7 Pressing and garment finishing, Apparel production systems Sources: Glock, R., Kunz, G. (2005) “Apparel manufacturing: Sewn products analysis”, Prentice Hall. Gerry, C. (2006) “Introduction to clothing manufacture”, Blackwell Publishing. Frings, G. (2001) “Fashion from concept to consumer,” , Prentice Hall. Von, E. (2004) “Clothing technology”, Verlag Europalehrmittel Nourney. Burns, L., Bryant, N. (2007) “The business of fashion”. Fairchild Publications. Brown, P., Rice, J. (2001) “Readytowear apparel analysis” Prentice Hall. KempGatterson, B., Steward, B. (2009) “Apparel: Concepts and practical applications” Fairchild Publications. Bubonia, J. (2012) “Apparel production terms and processes”, Fairchild Publications.
8 Field Trip, Discussions Sources: Glock, R., Kunz, G. (2005) “Apparel manufacturing: Sewn products analysis”, Prentice Hall. Gerry, C. (2006) “Introduction to clothing manufacture”, Blackwell Publishing. Frings, G. (2001) “Fashion from concept to consumer,” , Prentice Hall. Von, E. (2004) “Clothing technology”, Verlag Europalehrmittel Nourney. Burns, L., Bryant, N. (2007) “The business of fashion”. Fairchild Publications. Brown, P., Rice, J. (2001) “Readytowear apparel analysis” Prentice Hall. KempGatterson, B., Steward, B. (2009) “Apparel: Concepts and practical applications” Fairchild Publications. Bubonia, J. (2012) “Apparel production terms and processes”, Fairchild Publications.
9 Midterm exam, Project Brief discussion
10 Field Trip, Discussions Sources: Glock, R., Kunz, G. (2005) “Apparel manufacturing: Sewn products analysis”, Prentice Hall. Gerry, C. (2006) “Introduction to clothing manufacture”, Blackwell Publishing. Frings, G. (2001) “Fashion from concept to consumer,” , Prentice Hall. Von, E. (2004) “Clothing technology”, Verlag Europalehrmittel Nourney. Burns, L., Bryant, N. (2007) “The business of fashion”. Fairchild Publications. Brown, P., Rice, J. (2001) “Readytowear apparel analysis” Prentice Hall. KempGatterson, B., Steward, B. (2009) “Apparel: Concepts and practical applications” Fairchild Publications. Bubonia, J. (2012) “Apparel production terms and processes”, Fairchild Publications.
11 Costing & Invited speaker Sources: Glock, R., Kunz, G. (2005) “Apparel manufacturing: Sewn products analysis”, Prentice Hall. Gerry, C. (2006) “Introduction to clothing manufacture”, Blackwell Publishing. Frings, G. (2001) “Fashion from concept to consumer,” , Prentice Hall. Von, E. (2004) “Clothing technology”, Verlag Europalehrmittel Nourney. Burns, L., Bryant, N. (2007) “The business of fashion”. Fairchild Publications. Brown, P., Rice, J. (2001) “Readytowear apparel analysis” Prentice Hall. KempGatterson, B., Steward, B. (2009) “Apparel: Concepts and practical applications” Fairchild Publications. Bubonia, J. (2012) “Apparel production terms and processes”, Fairchild Publications.
12 Current and Future Trends, Sustainability Concerns/ Student projects Sources: Glock, R., Kunz, G. (2005) “Apparel manufacturing: Sewn products analysis”, Prentice Hall. Gerry, C. (2006) “Introduction to clothing manufacture”, Blackwell Publishing. Frings, G. (2001) “Fashion from concept to consumer,” , Prentice Hall. Von, E. (2004) “Clothing technology”, Verlag Europalehrmittel Nourney. Burns, L., Bryant, N. (2007) “The business of fashion”. Fairchild Publications. Brown, P., Rice, J. (2001) “Readytowear apparel analysis” Prentice Hall. KempGatterson, B., Steward, B. (2009) “Apparel: Concepts and practical applications” Fairchild Publications. Bubonia, J. (2012) “Apparel production terms and processes”, Fairchild Publications.
13 Student projects - Discussions Sources: Glock, R., Kunz, G. (2005) “Apparel manufacturing: Sewn products analysis”, Prentice Hall. Gerry, C. (2006) “Introduction to clothing manufacture”, Blackwell Publishing. Frings, G. (2001) “Fashion from concept to consumer,” , Prentice Hall. Von, E. (2004) “Clothing technology”, Verlag Europalehrmittel Nourney. Burns, L., Bryant, N. (2007) “The business of fashion”. Fairchild Publications. Brown, P., Rice, J. (2001) “Readytowear apparel analysis” Prentice Hall. KempGatterson, B., Steward, B. (2009) “Apparel: Concepts and practical applications” Fairchild Publications. Bubonia, J. (2012) “Apparel production terms and processes”, Fairchild Publications.
14 Student presentations Sources: Glock, R., Kunz, G. (2005) “Apparel manufacturing: Sewn products analysis”, Prentice Hall. Gerry, C. (2006) “Introduction to clothing manufacture”, Blackwell Publishing. Frings, G. (2001) “Fashion from concept to consumer,” , Prentice Hall. Von, E. (2004) “Clothing technology”, Verlag Europalehrmittel Nourney. Burns, L., Bryant, N. (2007) “The business of fashion”. Fairchild Publications. Brown, P., Rice, J. (2001) “Readytowear apparel analysis” Prentice Hall. KempGatterson, B., Steward, B. (2009) “Apparel: Concepts and practical applications” Fairchild Publications. Bubonia, J. (2012) “Apparel production terms and processes”, Fairchild Publications.
15 Student presentations Sources: Glock, R., Kunz, G. (2005) “Apparel manufacturing: Sewn products analysis”, Prentice Hall. Gerry, C. (2006) “Introduction to clothing manufacture”, Blackwell Publishing. Frings, G. (2001) “Fashion from concept to consumer,” , Prentice Hall. Von, E. (2004) “Clothing technology”, Verlag Europalehrmittel Nourney. Burns, L., Bryant, N. (2007) “The business of fashion”. Fairchild Publications. Brown, P., Rice, J. (2001) “Readytowear apparel analysis” Prentice Hall. KempGatterson, B., Steward, B. (2009) “Apparel: Concepts and practical applications” Fairchild Publications. Bubonia, J. (2012) “Apparel production terms and processes”, Fairchild Publications.
16 Review of semester,

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Books listed above

Suggested Readings/Materials

Experts from the companies are invited to discuss the contemporary issues in apparel production

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
3
20
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
40
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
Total

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

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
2
32
Study Hours Out of Class
13
2
26
Field Work
3
4
12
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
1
17
17
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
17
17
Final Exam
0
    Total
120

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
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.

X
4

To be able to understand, interpret and apply theoretical knowledge in fashion and textile design.

X
5

To be able to analyze and integrate the particular local and regional needs and of their profession.

X
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.

X
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).

X
12

To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

X
13

To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise.

X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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