Information Package

Master's of Fashion Design with Thesis

MOD525

FABRIC MANIPULATIONS

Course Code
MOD525
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. define the concept of manipulation.
  2. learn about artists and designers who apply the concept of manipulation.
  3. create fabric surface designs using Manipulation techniques.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe course focuses on fabric texture and surface effect, which is one of the important fashion and textile design elements. During the education process, students will learn about the effect of fabric surface texture on innovative creations in fashion and textile design, the opportunities it offers to the designer in creating his style, different structural properties of fabrics and various manipulation techniques applied; will be able to grasp creative and innovative applications, by trying the stages of creating, implementing and effectively presenting original configuration ideas.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week General introduction of the course, giving information about its content
2nd Week The concept of manipulation and its examples in fashion design
3rd Week Examining the artists and designers applying the concept of manipulation
4th Week Examining the artists and designers applying the concept of manipulation
5th Week Presentations
6th Week Presentations
7th Week Visa
8th Week Creating fabric surface designs using manipulation techniques
9th Week Creating fabric surface designs using manipulation techniques
10th Week Creating fabric surface designs using manipulation techniques
11th Week Continuing the garment design practices with the fabric surface designs created
12th Week Making designs suitable for display
13th Week Making designs suitable for display
14th Week overall assessment
Recommended or Required ReadingWolff, C. (2003). The Art of Manipulating Fabric. Krause Publications.
Singer, R. (2013). Fabric Manipulation: 150 Creative Sewing Techniques. David & Charles.
Small, A. (2017). The Textile Artist: Layered Cloth: The Art of Fabric Manipulation. Search Press.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • 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 2 6 12
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 12 168
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 2 6 12
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 12 12
Homework 2 6 12
Total Work Load292
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.73
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1
K2
K3 X
K4 X
K5 X X X