What you will learn in Fashion as Design Course
- Global Fashion Perspectives: Explore garments and accessories from around the world, including kente cloth, denim, turtlenecks, swimwear, and 3D-printed dresses.
- Design and Craftsmanship: Understand the materials, techniques, and cultural significance behind various fashion items.
- Historical and Cultural Context: Learn how fashion reflects and influences social, cultural, and economic factors.
- Innovation in Fashion: Discover how designers and makers are reinventing fashion for the future.
Program Overview
Introduction
⏳ 1 hour
- An overview of the course and introduction to the study of fashion as design.
Heroes
⏳ 2 hours
- Exploration of garments that inspire heroic transformations and elevate everyday clothing to iconic status.
Identity
⏳ 2 hours
- Examination of how fashion expresses and shapes personal and collective identities.
Labor
⏳ 2 hours
- Discussion on the labor involved in fashion production and its ethical implications.
Environment
⏳ 2 hours
- Analysis of the environmental impact of fashion and sustainable practices.
Innovation
⏳ 2 hours
- Insights into innovative approaches in fashion design and production.
Final Project
⏳ 3 hours
- Application of learned concepts to analyze and interpret a fashion item of your choice.
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Job Outlook
Career Relevance: This course is beneficial for careers in fashion design, textile design, fashion journalism, and sustainable fashion consulting.
Skill Development: Enhances skills in cultural analysis, design thinking, and sustainable practices in fashion.
Specification: Fashion as Design
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