Information Package

Program of Textile and Fashion Design

MTT450

URBAN CULTURE AND FASHION

Course Code
MTT450
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 culture and urban culture.
  2. Understand the relationship between culture industry and fashion.
  3. Learn the relationship between fashion phenomenon, individualization and urban culture.
  4. Learns the urban and cultural effects of fashion.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components-
Course DescriptionThe concept of culture, the concept of urban culture, the interaction of urban culture and fashion. Examining the cultural and natural assets registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List with presentations around the world. These studies, which raise awareness of protecting environmental values, are also associated with fashion and clothing culture.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week The Concept of Culture and Urban Culture
2nd Week Mass Culture - Culture Industry
3rd Week Relationship between Culture Industry and Fashion.
4th Week Fashion Phenomenon, Individualization and Urban Culture Relationship
5th Week Cultural and Natural Assets
6th Week Culture and Urban Space
7th Week Fashion, Culture, City and Globalization
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Urban Culture and Urban Life
10th Week Mechanization of Man and Alienation in the City
11th Week Modernism and Postmodernism
12th Week Fashion Capitals
13th Week Effects of Fashion on City and Culture
14th Week General Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingCrane D., Fashion and its Agendas, 2000
Davis F., Fashion Culture and Identity,1997,
Aslanoğlu, R. A. (1998). Kent, kimlik ve küreselleşme (Vol. 11). Asa.
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
Assignment 1 10
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 4 4
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 10 2 20
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 4 14 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 4 4
Homework 8 2 16
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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