Information Package

Program of Fashion and Textile Design

MOD486

CONTRUCTIVE FASHION DESIGN

Course Code
MOD486
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. Define the concept of construction.
  2. Understand the importance of construction in clothing fashion.
  3. Learn the structural approaches of designers in clothing fashion.
  4. Can design a fashion design product by considering the structural features within the framework of a theme.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components-
Course DescriptionCoexistence of structural approaches and materials research in the design process. In this sense, an examination of the approaches of designers such as Rei Kawakubo, Junya Watanabe and Iris Van Herpen. Developing structural changes in design considerations.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week General presentation of the course, giving information about its content.
2nd Week Construction concept. Construction in clothing fashion.
3rd Week Structural approaches in garment design process.
4th Week Combination of structural approaches and materials research in the design process.
5th Week Examining the structural approaches of designers: Rei Kawakubo, Junya Watanabe and Iris Van Herpen, Yohji Yamamoto.
6th Week Examining the structural approaches of designers: Issey Miyake, Martin Margiela, Hüseyin Çağlayan, Alexander Mcqueen.
7th Week Midterm
8th Week Making theme selections for the project.
9th Week Creating structural designs in line with the theme.
10th Week Creating structural designs in line with the theme.
11th Week Realization of the project of revealing a fashion design product designed by considering its structural features within the framework of a selected theme.
12th Week Realization of the project of revealing a fashion design product designed by considering its structural features within the framework of a selected theme.
13th Week Realization of the project of revealing a fashion design product designed by considering its structural features within the framework of a selected theme.
14th Week general evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingNakamichi, T. , Pattern Magic. Laurence King Publishing
Nakamichi, T. , Pattern Magic 2. Laurence King Publishing
Nakamichi, T. , Pattern Magic 3. Laurence King Publishing
Sato, H. , Drape Drape. Laurence King Publishing
Sato, H. , Drape Drape 2. Laurence King Publishing
Sato, H. , Drape Drape 3. Laurence King Publishing
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Case Study
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
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
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 2 28
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 14 2 28
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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