FACULTY OF FINE ARTS AND DESIGN

Department of Textile and Fashion Design

FD 301 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Fashion Design Studio: Collection II
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
FD 301
Fall
2
6
5
7

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 Problem Solving
Critical feedback
Jury
Field trip / Observation
Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Course Objectives The course aims to prepare students to develop their creative potential and design understanding with an awareness of fashion markets, designer/ brand identities and collection management in regards to current issues of design culture and contemporary fashion industry.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • will be able to prepare design concepts suitable for contemporary fashion and design culture in order to create wearable fashion design products.
  • will be able to define contemporary fashion markets.
  • will be able to develop a ready-made clothing collection in line with contemporary fashion trends by researching current social, ecological and cultural issues.
  • will be able to use the manual skills and technical knowledge they have acquired in pattern preparation and fabric manipulation in the production of contemporary fashion design products.
  • will be able to present design samples and fashion collections using professional presentation and communication skills.
Course Description Starting with an experimental and conceptual design project, the course continues with sectoral projects in regards to design development and manufacturing with a company.

 



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 (Wednesday) Introduction of the course, course program and the materials Introduction to Project 1: Conceptual Deconstruction (Friday) PRESENTATION: Deconstruction in Contemporary Fashion SW1: Research on Contemporary Fashion Designers (Individual Study) Design Research and Concept Development: Identifiying Key Visuals, Concepts and Color Palette Evans, C. (2003). Fashion at the edge: Spectacle, modernity and deathliness. Yale University Press. ISBN: 0-300-10192-9, p.65-80,165-190. Loschek, I. (2009). When clothes become fashion: Design and innovation systems. Berg. ISBN: 978-1-84788-366-7, p.182-190. Margiela, M. (2009). Maison Martin Margiela. Rizzoli International Publications. Seivewright, S. (2012). Basics Fashion Design 01: Research and Design (2nd ed.). AVA Publishing. ISBN: 9782940411702, p.8-76. Vinken, B. (2004). Fashion zeitgeist: Trends and cycles in the fashion system (M. Hewson, Trans.). Berg. ISBN: 1-84520-044-6, p. 99-119, 139-151.
2 (Wednesday) SW 1: Research on Contemporary Fashion Designers (Student Presentations) (Studio Critique 1) (Friday) Design Research and Concept Development: SW 2: Concept Board Design (Studio Critique 2) Gaimster, J. (2011). Visual Research Methods in fashion. Berg. ISBN: 9781474263818, p.21-58. Seivewright, S. (2012). Basics Fashion Design 01: Research and Design (2nd ed.). AVA Publishing. ISBN: 9782940411702, p.80-106.
3 (Wednesday) Material Research and Surface Design (Studio Critique 3) + Design Development (Studio Critique 4) (Friday) Prototype Development (Studio Critique 5) Nakamichi, T. (2010). Pattern Magic. Laurence King Publishing. ISBN: 978-1-85669-705-7, p.12-103. Nakamichi, T. (2011). Pattern Magic 2. Laurence King Publishing. ISBN: 978-1-85669-706-4, 12-102. Seivewright, S. (2012). Basics Fashion Design 01: Research and Design (2nd ed.). AVA Publishing. ISBN: 9782940411702, p.110-170.
4 Product Development Nakamichi, T. (2010). Pattern Magic. Laurence King Publishing. ISBN: 978-1-85669-705-7, p.12-103. Nakamichi, T. (2011). Pattern Magic 2. Laurence King Publishing. ISBN: 978-1-85669-706-4, 12-102. Seivewright, S. (2012). Basics Fashion Design 01: Research and Design (2nd ed.). AVA Publishing. ISBN: 9782940411702, p.110-170.
5 Product Development Nakamichi, T. (2010). Pattern Magic. Laurence King Publishing. ISBN: 978-1-85669-705-7, p.12-103. Nakamichi, T. (2011). Pattern Magic 2. Laurence King Publishing. ISBN: 978-1-85669-706-4, 12-102. Seivewright, S. (2012). Basics Fashion Design 01: Research and Design (2nd ed.). AVA Publishing. ISBN: 9782940411702, p.110-170.
6 (Wednesday) Completion of Product, Sketchbook and Photo Shoots (Studio Critique 6) (Friday) Project 1: Jury Presentation Buckley, C., & McAssey, J. (2011). Basics Fashion Design 08: Styling. AVA Publishing. ISBN: 978-2940411399, p.112-149.
7 WORKSHOP WEEK Black, S. (2008). Eco-chic: The fashion paradox. Black Dog Publishing. ISBN: 978-1906155094, p. 171-243.
8 WORKSHOP WEEK Black, S. (2008). Eco-chic: The fashion paradox. Black Dog Publishing. ISBN: 978-1906155094, p. 171-243.
9 (Wednesday) Introduction to Project 2: Developing a Trend Orientated Ready-to-Wear Collection PRESENTATION 2: Autumn/Winter 24-25 Trends (Friday) Design Research and Concept Development: Identifying Key Visuals, Concepts and Color Palette + SW 7A: Mood Board Design SW 7B: Concept Board Design SW 7C: Market Research (Studio Critique 7) Zoom on Fashion Trends, A/W 2024.25 + S/S 2025, ISSN: 9771125-680002-30072, p. 44-135. Gerval, O. (2008). Fashion: Concept to catwalk (S. Wardell, Trans.). A & C Black. ISBN: 978-1554076642, p. 110-120. Raymond, M. (2010). Trend Forecaster’s Handbook. Laurence King Publishing.
10 (Wednesday) Material Research and Surface Designs (Studio Critique 8) + Collection Development (Friday) Collection Development (Studio Critique 9) Renfrew, E., & Renfrew, C. (2009). Basics Fashion Design 04: Developing a Collection. AVA Publishing. ISBN: 978-2-940373-95-6, p.10-51.
11 Prototype Development (Studio Critique 10) Szkutnicka, B. (2017). Flats: Technical drawing for fashion, second edition: A complete guide. Laurence King. ISBN: 978-1780678375, p.184-216.
12 Product Development Szkutnicka, B. (2017). Flats: Technical drawing for fashion, second edition: A complete guide. Laurence King. ISBN: 978-1780678375, p.184-216.
13 Product Development (Studio Critique 11) Szkutnicka, B. (2017). Flats: Technical drawing for fashion, second edition: A complete guide. Laurence King. ISBN: 978-1780678375, p.184-216.
14 (Wednesday) Completion of Product, Presentation Board and Photo Shoots (Studio Critique 12) (Friday) Project 2: Jury Presentation Buckley, C., & McAssey, J. (2011). Basics Fashion Design 08: Styling. AVA Publishing. ISBN: 978-2940411399, p.112-149.
15 Semester Review
16 Semester Review

 

Course Notes/Textbooks
Suggested Readings/Materials

Buckley, C., & McAssey, J. (2011). Basics Fashion Design 08: Styling. AVA Publishing.

Evans, C. (2003). Fashion at the edge: Spectacle, modernity and deathliness. Yale University Press.

Gaimster, J. (2010). Visual research methods in fashion. Berg.

Gerval, O. (2008). Fashion: Concept to catwalk (S. Wardell, Trans.). A & C Black.

Hidalgo, M. R. (Ed.). (2007). Young Fashion Designers. Taschen.

Kohrer, E., & Schaffrin, M. (2016). Fashion Made Fair: Modern-Innovative-Sustainable. Prestel.

Loschek, I. (2009). When clothes become fashion: Design and innovation systems. Berg.

Margiela, M. (2009). Maison Martin Margiela. Rizzoli International Publications.

McDowell, C. (2000). Fashion Today. Phaidon Press.

Nakamichi, T. (2010). Pattern Magic. Laurence King Publishing.

Nakamichi, T. (2011). Pattern Magic 2. Laurence King Publishing.

Raymond, M. (2010). Trend Forecaster’s Handbook. Laurence King Publishing.

Renfrew, E., & Renfrew, C. (2016). Developing a Fashion Collection (2nd ed.). AVA Publishing.

Seivewright, S. (2007). Basics Fashion Design 01: Research and Design. AVA Publishing.

Szkutnicka, B. (2017). Flats: Technical drawing for fashion, second edition: A complete guide. Laurence King.

Vinken, B. (2004). Fashion zeitgeist: Trends and cycles in the fashion system (M. Hewson, Trans.). Berg.

Zoom on Fashion Trends, A/W 2024.25 + S/S 2025, ISSN: 9771125-680002-30072.

Black, S. (2008). Eco-chic: The fashion paradox. Black Dog Publishing. ISBN: 978-1906155094.

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
12
60
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
1
15
Project
Seminar / Workshop
1
20
Oral Exams
1
5
Midterm
Final Exam
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
15
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
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
6
96
Study Hours Out of Class
0
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
12
4
48
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
1
15
15
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
1
10
10
Oral Exam
1
9
9
Midterms
0
Final Exam
0
    Total
210

 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

 


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