Information Package

Program of Fashion and Textile Design

MOD495

PSYCHOLOGY OF FASION

Course Code
MOD495
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
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. learn about psychological terminology.
  2. understand the relationship between psychology and fashion.
  3. understand the relationship between color, aesthetics and human psychology.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components-
Course DescriptionIntroduction to psychology, sub-branches of psychology and evaluation of their use in life. Informing on psychological terminology (perception, memory, subconscious, intelligence, personality, character...) and examining the associations with fashion. Examining the relationship between Perception and Fashion. Social fashion perception. Discussing the concepts of being an individual and individualism, Individual fashion perception. Associating this perspective with various theories of criticism and examples.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Psychology
2nd Week Sub-branches of Psychology
3rd Week Sub-branches of Psychology and Areas of Use
4th Week psychological terminology
5th Week Psychological terminology and Fashion Relation
6th Week Social Fashion Perception
7th Week The Relationship between Perception and Fashion
8th Week Midterm
9th Week The Concept of Individualism
10th Week Individual Fashion Perception, Fashion Interests and Defense Mechanisms
11th Week Need and Fashion Theories
12th Week Color, Aesthetics and Human Psychology
13th Week Functions of Clothing (Utility, Covering, Message, Embellishment, Acceptance, Self-Empowerment?)
14th Week General evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingCrane D., Fashion and its Agendas, 2000
Davis F., Fashion Culture and Identity, 1997
Barbarosoğlu, F. Moda ve Zihniyet, (6. Baskı) İz Yayıncılık, İstanbul, 2013
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • 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 10 3 30
Preparation for Final exam 7 2 14
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 2 14
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 8 3 24
Total Work Load128
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.26
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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