Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design and Textiles

Fashion Design and Textiles Compulsory Courses

0702110 Introduction to Fashion and Textiles Design (1-3-3)

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of fashion and textile design, correlation to the research process and its role in design projects and industry. The first phase focuses on the research methodology, resources and materials used in developing original concepts and visual presentations for variety of design projects. Research is organized through multiple activities including selection of valid resources, data collection, concepts development, visual diary and mood board composition, design process organization, research-based exercises, and presentations. Second phase focuses on fundamentals of materials used in fashion and textile design including fibers and fabric origins, classification, construction, and manufacturing. Students are also supported to start using professional design terminology. Studio demonstrations introduce students to the organization and operation of the fashion and textile workshops. Students are guided through the variety of practical exercises and utilization of industrial sewing machines and workshop equipment.

Prerequisite: 0700111-Arts and Design Foundation I

0702111 Drawing for Fashion Design (1-3-3)

This course introduces students to the foundations of professional fashion design drawing. It focuses on figure drawing, human body proportions analysis, live model drawing and application of various tools and techniques in fashion drawing practice. Throughout the variety and extensive drawing exercises students begin to correlate the influence of human body proportions to fashion design process drawing the basic fashion silhouettes and proportional garment forms. The course sets the foundation for further progress in figure composition, grouping and drawing interpretation of fabrics and textures.

Prerequisite: 0700113-Drawing Fundamentals

0702112 Textiles for Fashion (1-3-3)

This course introduces a comprehensive overview of the textile industry and its relation to fashion. Students develop knowledge of fibers, yarns, textile construction, finishing, and textile specific terminology. Students learn textile fibers characteristics, both natural and man-made and their effects on fabric selection for appropriate end uses. Students recognize the impact of printing, dyeing and finishing on the final product both aesthetically and functionally.

Prerequisite: 0700111-Arts and Design Foundation I

0702210 Fashion Design Studio I (1-3-3)

This course extends building on intermediate fashion design and drawing skills applied in concept- based fashion projects. Students are expected to develop original, creative and research-based idea and apply it in fashion design process to create original basic garment forms defined in the brief. Through the exploration of 2D design elements (lines, shapes) they learn how to combine/transform them into 3D (forms and surface effects) in fashion design. Student’s progress is organized around the extensive design, figure and garment drawing practice and documented within the sketchbook, visual diary & mood board composition. The design project is further explored through the supervised garment production and application of experimental textile work applied in fashion design. The students’ course portfolio justifies the completed process of their drawing practice, design development and garment production.

Prerequisite: 0702110-Introduction to Fashion and Textiles Design, 0700112-Arts and Design Foundation II

0702211 Pattern Making and Production Studio I (1-3-3)

This studio course introduces students to the fundamental techniques, methodology and practice in flat pattern making and basic garment production. The emphasis is on understanding correlation between the design and production (creative and technical processes.) The focus is on fundamentals of 2D flat pattern making and transition to 3D sample (toile) production. Students are introduced to the precision pattern construction for basic garment forms (bodice, sleeves shirt and skirt.) Through the pattern block construction (sloper) students learn to understand the dart manipulation and fabric manipulation for 3D effects in garment construction, body measurements and proportions, and use size charts. They are expected to construct and produce original basic garment, operating with the industrial sewing machines and workshop equipment. Exam is the practice-based construction of the pattern block related to the course work.

Prerequisite: 0702111-Drawing for Fashion Design, 0700112-Arts and Design Foundation II

0702212 Textile Design Studio I (1-3-3)

This course introduces students to the design styles, design vocabulary, and research methodologies necessary for creating innovative original textile surface designs. This course aims to equip students with a range of skills needed to create unique textile surface design applied for both experimental and commercial fashion. Students are guided through the textile design process from inspiration and idea development (research & sketchbook) to prototyping (experimentation of different techniques), utilizing the textile lab and workshop materials and equipment.

Prerequisite: 0702112-Textiles for Fashion, 0700112-Arts and Design Foundation II

0702213 History and Theory of Fashion and Textiles (3-0-3)

This course introduces the history of fashion design. The topics include a basic terminology and an analysis of fashion design principles that will enhance the comprehension of visual language forms through a historical survey of modern and post-modern fashion design. Attention is given to the resonances of fine arts in fashion and textile design, as well as to the correspondences between fashion, textile and other design fields, such as interior design and architecture, in their social, cultural, historical and political contexts. Finally, this unit investigates the exceptional role of fashion design/significant fashion designers as a sensitive indicator for socio-cultural change. Parallel to the lectures, students will have the chance to advance their academic reading and writing skills through a series of seminar readings and projects on a weekly basis.

Prerequisite: 0702110-Introduction to Fashion and Textiles Design, 0700116-History of Art and Design II

0702214 CAD for Fashion and Textile Design (1-3-3)

The course introduces students to the basic applications of CAD in Fashion and Textile Design. Throughout extensive practice students are trained primarily to utilize Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator. Up-to-date professional software programs are explored to provide regular information and broaden students’ understanding of its creative and technical application for fashion and textile design commercial and industry projects. Fashion CAD practice focuses on figure and garments drawing and design basics including application and composition of colors, fabrics, prints & textures, and technical drawing for fashion (flats). Textile CAD practices introduce students to a variety of CAD for textile design focusing on Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Students learn how to start with creation of multiple textile patterns and repeat patterns using a combination of colors, blend and filtering, application of scanned fabrics, textures, and images.

Prerequisite: 0702111-Drawing for Fashion Design

0702215 Fashion Design Studio II (1-3-3)

This course extends building on intermediate fashion design and drawing skills applied in concept- based fashion projects design elements and composition. Students are engaged in original concept development based on fashion trend, market and consumer profile research. Students explore the variety of garment silhouettes balanced through the proportions of colors and textures application to achieve the specific and coherent style look. The role of colors and textures in fashion design is explored through research and design exercises. The final project aims for the original design of the more complex garments (e.g. the dress, trousers, etc.) defined in the brief. CAD practice focuses on intermediate level in fashion drawing and illustration related to the course project including digital portfolio composition.

Prerequisite: 0700114-Color Theory, 0702210-Fashion Design Studio I

 0702216 Pattern Making and Production Studio II (1-3-3)

This course continues with intermediate level studio practice in flat patternmaking and garment construction and production. Students are introduced to more complex flat pattern construction of a garments defined in the brief (e.g. dress and trousers, etc.) including varieties and basic functional details. Garment analysis, fitting techniques and finishing are integral part of the studio practice. The final project focuses on creating the pattern block, toile test and final garment production related to the original garment design (defined in Fashion Design Studio II with CAD course). The sewing practice focuses on finishing techniques in garment production. CAD practice for pattern making focuses on the technical drawings and flats in Adobe Illustrator or related professional CAD. The Final Project presentation includes finished garment, toile, constructed pattern and pattern tests, and record of technical files as defined in the brief.

Prerequisite: 0702211-Pattern Making and Production Studio I

0702217 Textile Printing and Dyeing (1-3-3)

This course combines exploration of textile dyeing & printing technologies: digital printing (repeat textile patterns) manual (silk screen printing) and CAD utilization for designing textile patterns. The objective is to improve students’ creative and technical skills and artistic approach for design and industrial end use products. The Project work is focused on original textile pattern CAD design and application of dyeing and printing in final production of samples and fabric. Students gain knowledge of the characteristics of dyeing and printing techniques, print materials and principles of application of dyes on various fibers. Students are expected to keep the diary record of their research and work. CAD practice expands student’s skills and creative application of different themes to produce original digital textile patterns including combination of photography, drawings and application of colors. Final portfolio presentation justifies the level of skills achieved through the textile workshop practice.

Prerequisite: 0702212-Textile Design Studio I

0702218 Textile Design Studio II (1-3-3)

This course expands students’ skills and creative application of different themes to produce original textile design. Students are expected to create innovative textile designs for specific purposes and applications. References from a variety of sources is researched and analyzed for design inspiration. Based on current trend research, students create designs using a variety of layouts, repeats and seasonal palettes. Technical and design-related aspects of color, texture, repeat and printing according to industry standards is examined and applied. Students produce visualizations of designs and digitally printed presentations for their portfolio.

Prerequisite: 0702212-Textile Design Studio I

0702310 Fashion Design Studio III (1-3-3)

This course explores the fundamentals and process of designing fashion collection based on original concept development focusing on commerciality. Students research and analyze fashion categories, trends, various fashion collection design and brands specifics, target markets and customer profiles including global and regional scene. The first stage is research-based concept design for one original- experimental outfit that combines textile techniques with traditional handcraft and high-end technologies and (or) sustainable practices. The second design phase is design of the commercial (capsule) collection based on finalized experimental garment design targeting a specific fashion market. Activities include design analysis, collection planning, fabric sourcing and pricing. While experimental design work is directed towards the production the capsule collection is executed within the course CAD lab as the final range plan presentation board.

Prerequisite: 0702214-CAD for Fashion and Textile Design, 0702215-Fashion Design Studio II, 0702218-Textile Design Studio II

0702311 Draping Exploration Studio (1-3-3)

This Course develops students with the skills and understanding of three-dimensional fashion design & garment construction & production process - draping on the dress forms (industry & couture type.) The exploration of fabrics and textile performances is the essential part of the draping practice. Through the variety of draping techniques, styles, and experimentation (moulage technique, origami, sculpting with fabrics), drafting and fitting toiles, students learn to drape, draft, and produce commercial and unique garments. Textile and fabric exploration focus on understanding fabric performances in draping and experimentations with recycled (up-cycled) textiles, fusion of various materials with fabrics, and application of embellishments and detailing on draped garments.

Prerequisite: 0702215-Fashion Design Studio II, 0702216-Pattern Making and Production Studio II

0702312 Fashion Digital Portfolio (1-3-3)

The course engages graduate students in the production of professionally conceptualized and structured Major Project-Fashion Portfolio that meets the requirements of the contemporary fashion industry standards. Using CAD software for fashion and textile design students are self-directing the creative composition, graphic layout style and full production process of their major project Fashion Portfolio to present their best skills and creative practice adopted and refined through their fashion and textile design studies. Students will also present their final year digital portfolio to the jury panel at the end of the final year semester.

Prerequisite: 0702214-CAD for Fashion and Textile Design

0702315 Fashion Design Studio IV (1-3-3)

The course introduces students to design and produce the unique capsule (commercial) collection with respect to the chosen customer profile, collection style and market. Exploration of fashion trends and forecasting improves further their understanding of the fashion cycles, and terminology related to slow/fast fashion, marketing and retail. The teamwork includes activities for the market promotion (fashion photography, social media, fashion blogs, websites, printed promotional material). Students are also encouraged to enter fashion design competitions to develop body of work for the Course Project. The final Project presentation includes digital fashion portfolio, promotional material for the capsule collection and evaluation report on the group cooperation experiences.

Prerequisite: 0702310-Fashion Design Studio III, 0702311-Draping Exploration Studio

0702316 Pattern Making and Production Studio III (1-3-3)

The course combines advanced and experimental pattern making methodology and garment production. The studio work focuses on flat pattern construction of complex garments defined in the brief (e.g. the jackets, coats, etc.) including interfacing materials, fitting analysis, function, and pattern alterations. Students are encouraged to experiment with combination of pattern construction methods (e.g. Japanese, zero waste, etc.) to produce original conceptual, experimental outfit in correlation with the Fashion Design Collections Studio project. The garment production process is explored further by visiting the fashion industry studios and organizing workshops with industry professionals to expose students to the professional methodology and up-to-date practice. CAD lab focuses on advanced technical drawing exercises and Portfolio composition. The exam is practice based pattern construction related to the course work.

Prerequisite: 0702216-Pattern Making and Production Studio II

 0702317 Interdisciplinary Practices in Fashion and Textile Design (1-3-3)

The course integrates research and design experimentation through the interdisciplinary practices in fashion and textile design. Students are enabled to experiment and work through the exploration and symbiosis of mediums, materials, processes, working methods and disciplines (e.g. textile sculpting for fashion, conceptual installation & photography, graphic design, illustration, fine arts, and many other.) Students will learn how to improve wide approach to contextual understanding and independent creative practice. Through the interactive and experimental processes in art and design the students combine traditional and explore new methodologies to develop unique design idea for final production and challenge conventional viewpoints in fashion and textile design processes. The aim is to enable students to investigate, develop and refine unique artistic profile and set of creative skills and personal “signature’ in art and design of fashion and textile. As the 3D experimental fashion studio, the course can offer the additional (scheduled) workshop in accessories and prototyping focusing on experimental “new” textile and fabrics combinations.

Prerequisite: 0702310-Fashion Design Studio III, 0702311-Draping Exploration Studio

0702410 Fashion Design Graduations Project I (1-3-3)

The purpose of this course is to provide the students with the opportunity to demonstrate the ability to self-manage the process of their Major Projects concept proposals. The process includes research, fabric sourcing, original concept proposal, design development and garments prototyping targeting specific customer profile and selected market. Throughout the process of research and concept proposal, students begin to define their individual identity as future designer professionals. The course is structured to emphasize the practical interpretation (studio work for collection prototypes) of self- directed research and concept development that may be based on student’s Dissertation work. Students are expected to develop and present the Major Collection Concept Proposal together with prototypes of the original collection and design sketchbook to the external jury - the local and regional industry professionals - to confirm the concepts and prepare for the next stage of the Major Project fashion collection production.

Prerequisite: 0702315-Fashion Design Studio IV, 0702316-Pattern Making and Production Studio III, 0700333-Research Methodology in Art and Design

0702411 Professional Practice for Fashion Design (3-0-3)

This course prepares students to enter the professional world of creative industry. It focuses on complementing students’ employability skills through the enhancement of their professional skills and concentrate on career development. It centers on identifying and developing skills associated with students’ acquired degree work and opportunity to building their professional profile. It further prepares them for a gradual transition into their training program within a professional environment.

Corequisite: 0702410-Fashion Design Graduations Project I

0702414 Fashion Collection Market Promotion (1-3-3)

This course prepares graduate students to create, develop and produce concept strategies for their Major Fashion Collection marketing promotion. The Fashion Promotion Portfolio should present the best of their originality and design identity and propose the most appropriate strategies and concepts related to the market promotion of their Major Projects. The focus is on their conceptual Major Project narrative impact on personal brand building, choice of promotional activities e.g. social media, pop up stores, fashion editorials, production of promo materials (catalogues, posters, etc.) Students are expected to create original photo-fashion editorial or fashion video of their graduate project-fashion collection and present ability to professionally cooperate in organizing the final fashion show.

Corequisite: 0702411-Professional Practice for Fashion Design

0702415 Fashion Design Graduation Project II (1-3-3)

This graduation project course gives the student the opportunity to construct, produce and complete original Major Project-Fashion Collection based on the completed research concepts presented in Graduation Project I. The senior student should present the ability to manage their project successfully demonstrating both personal and professional skills, including self-commitment, time management and efficient work organization and cooperation. The final product of their overall work is professionally executed capsule fashion collection with finalized folio of work to be presented to the external industry professional jury at the end of the final year semester. Students are expected to professionally apply adopted skills in variety of garment construction methodologies, from pattern cutting to draping, textile design techniques and decoration, and industry standards in garment production and finishing. Students’ knowledge and ability to ‘stylize’ their collection by combining and designing accessories for their collection is a part of their final collection presentation.

Prerequisite: 0702410-Fashion Design Graduations Project I

0702455 Internship in Fashion Design and Textiles (0-3-3)

Internships open opportunities to apply, in a professional environment, the knowledge and skills gained throughout the curriculum. It offers a chance to gain experience in a professional setting which informs their career decisions and plans for further learning. Working with professionals provides an experience of professionalism and opportunities for learning methods and practices commonly used in the profession. This experience shall vary depending on the individual student’s placement within the creative industry’s various venues. Students shall complete 320 hours in the training site.

Prerequisite: 0702411-Professional Practice for Fashion Design

Fashion Design and Textiles Elective Courses

0702305 Fashion Styling (1-3-3)

The course explores the art of Fashion Styling and its dynamic role in shaping the fashion industry. Students shall analyze contemporary fashion trends, the influence of designers, and the cultural dynamics that impact fashion choices. They shall cultivate strong communication and collaboration skills while developing versatile styling concepts for various media platforms. Additionally, students shall embrace ethical and sustainable practices in fashion styling, taking into consideration environmental and social impacts.

Prerequisite: 0702311-Draping Exploration Studio

0702306 Jewelry Design (1-3-3)

This course explores the dynamic world of jewelry design, offering students a comprehensive overview of materials, technologies, and design trends. Through hands-on exploration and analysis of historical and contemporary styles, students will develop their design skills and artistic vision.

Emphasizing ethical and sustainable practices, students will make responsible material choices while creating original jewelry pieces that showcase their unique perspective and creative expression.

Prerequisite: 0702310-Fashion Design Studio III

0702307 Photography and Image Making in Fashion Design (1-3-3)

The course provides a hands-on introduction to digital photographic practice as it relates to Fashion Design. Students will learn and practice using industry standard processes and tools to create digital outputs. The course covers camera controls, digital image processing as well as digital darkroom techniques. Emphasis is given to the image composition based on aesthetic principles and historic precedent. Students will learn how to work with scanned images and digital photographs in preparation for fashion shows, styling, and used within fashion digital platforms.

Prerequisite: 0702310-Fashion Design Studio III

0702344 Special Topics in Fashion Design and Textiles (1-3-3)

The course offers a dynamic exploration of specialized themes, trends, and emerging concepts in design and related fields. Participants shall engage in topics that bridge the realms of design and creative expression.

Prerequisite: 0702310-Fashion Design Studio III