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Program of Fashion and Textile Design

MOD452

EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN

Course Code
MOD452
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Will be able to define main concepts of experimental design.
  2. Describe principles and methods of experimental design.
  3. Define concepts related to material and technic.
  4. Define relationship of products and different materials.
  5. Will be able to design original and aesthetic products.
  6. Use unusual materials in designing.
  7. Apply different experimental methods in the formation of new materials.
  8. Design collection.
  9. Will be able to produce his/her designs.
  10. Establish relationship between product and material.
  11. Solve simple details.
  12. Visualize the product.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionCreating textile surfaces from different materials and transforming them into fashion design products. Preparing and evaluating the prepared products for the show.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Information about the general operation. The concept of Experimental Design, its place and importance in the fashion world. Leading experimental designers and experimental designs
2nd Week Information about usable materials and demonstration of application examples.
3rd Week Sharing and brainstorming the data found as a result of material research.
4th Week Project 1: brainstorming and work on creating experimental textile surfaces
5th Week Project 1: applications and critiques
6th Week Project 1: Applications and critiques
7th Week Project 1 applications and critiques
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Project 2: Presenting and brainstorming experimental clothing structures research for its infrastructure.
10th Week Critics of sketches related to Project 2:
11th Week Project 2: applications and critiques.
12th Week Project 2: applications and critiques.
13th Week Project 2: applications and critiques.
14th Week Project 2: presentation
Recommended or Required Reading*Callan, G.O. & Glover, C. (2008) The Thames & Hudson Dictionary of Fashion and Fashion
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Experiment
  • Practice
  • Other
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 2 60
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 7 1 7
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 1 7
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 2 28
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 14 1 14
Total Work Load116
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.86
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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