Study Guide

Descriptions

The expertise acquired during the studies at the University of Applied Sciences in the field of fashion and clothing is based on the overall management of the clothing processes needed in the society. Studying is both work life oriented and international. Collaboration projects and development projects integrate the studies into the networks and practices of work life. In the core of education, there is competence linked to responsibility in the international field of operation.

The clothing companies in Finland need highly educated experts, who see the big picture of the modern business operations in the field. In addition to the professional skills in the field, they understand the responsibilities of the industry and possess social skills for interacting between different countries and cultures. They are able to monitor the continuous transformation in the field, utilise their expertise and problem-solving skills flexibly when developing working life. They master the standards in the industry and the constantly changing applications.

The Bachelors of Culture and Arts (Fashion and Clothing) are able to acquire, analyse, and apply information in an innovative way when problem solving and developing work life. They take responsibility for the environment and the society. The graduates know the materials and their properties, as well as the technical solutions for the garments. They are able to apply knowledge creatively into different product groups. They master both the form and quality control, measurement taking, and manufacturing instructions of the commercial collections in the international production chain. The graduates have a great competence in both collection and assortment knowledge combined with product management skills and abilities to apply and implement trends for the customers. They also possess marketing and business skills. The Bachelors have gained expertise in the computer skills as well as have good abilities in both team and project work.

The clothing industry is one of the largest industries in the global economy. Bachelors of Culture and Arts (Fashion and Clothing) can be placed in a variety of roles in the business. They know the Finnish and international clothing field and are able to act as experts in the global network.

Metropolia’s Degree Programme in Fashion and Clothing is unique in Finland in producing graduates in the industrial product management taking into account the entire life cycle of the garment. The programme educates experts with a wide scale of competence for clothing companies: expertise in the form and quality management of the industrially manufactured garments; responsible team players for collection and assortment design; experts for managing and acquiring the commercial and productional processes in the field; expertise in the clothing business, importing, agency work, purchasing and selling.

The curriculum has been compiled taking into account the wide range of competences needed in the field of fashion and clothing; the requirement for responsibility and sustainable development; digitalisation and internationalisation; and it was first published in 2020.

The Bachelor’s degree (UAS) specialized in fashion and clothing provides eligibility to apply for the Master's Degree Programme in Fashion and Clothing in Metropolia or for the admission towards another suitable Master's degree.

CURRICULUM: Degree Programme in Fashion and Clothing (2020- ),
Bachelor of Culture and Arts 240 ECTS credits

The curriculum includes:
Professional studies in the field of fashion and clothing incl. core requirement studies 155 ECTS
Alternative studies in fashion and clothing 25 ECTS (see Attachment)
Elective studies 15 ECTS
Work placement 30 cr
Bachelor’s thesis 15 ECTS

COURSES BY STUDY YEAR:

FIRST YEAR COURSES 60 cr
Operational Environments and Responsibility in Fashion and Clothing 5 cr
Visualization of Body and Clothing 5 cr
Garment Structures and Clothing Technology for Manufacturing 5 cr
Textile Fibers and Clothing Materials 5 cr
Technical Design and Pattern Making: Women's Clothing 1 5 cr
Design Software in Fashion and Clothing 5 cr
Clothing Design and Commercialization 5 cr
Pattern Making and Grading for Manufacturing 5 cr
Draping Techniques 5 cr
Marketing and Branding 5 cr
History of Fashion and Clothing 5 cr
Technical Design and Pattern Making: Women's Clothing 2 5 cr

SECOND YEAR COURSES 60 cr
Circular Economy and Standards in Fashion and Clothing 5 cr
Technical Design and Pattern Making: Men’s Clothing 5 cr
Digital Tools for Collection Design 5 cr
Textile Technology, Testing and Re-Engineered Fibers 5 cr
Responsible Collection Design 5 cr
Pattern Making, Sizing and Quality Control of Knitwear 5 cr
Grading, Production Instructions and Sizing of Men’s Clothing 5 cr
Professional English for Fashion and Clothing 5 cr
Supply Chain Management 5 cr
Internship 1 15 op

THIRD YEAR COURSES 60 cr
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project 10 cr
Finishing of Textile Materials, Testing and Product Safety 5 cr
Clothing Physiology and Ergonomics 5 cr
Advanced Collection Design, Delivery Times and Outsourcing 5 cr
Grading and Instructions of Outerwear and Outdoor Clothing 5 cr
Alternative Studies in Fashion and Clothing 10/25 cr
Elective Studies 5/15 cr
Internship 2 15 cr

FOURTH YEAR COURSES 60 cr
Research Methods 5 cr
Research Communication and Professional Swedish for Fashion and Clothing 5 cr
Purchasing and Selling in Fashion and Clothing 5 cr
Quality Control and Safety in Children’s Clothes 5 cr
Alternative Studies in Fashion and Clothing 15/25 cr
Elective Studies 10/15 cr
Bachelor’s Thesis 15 cr

HEAD OF DEGREE PROGRAMME
Päivi Lonka
tel. +358 50 466 2047
PO Box 4072, FI-00079 METROPOLIA
firstname.lastname[at]metropolia.fi

Objective

Tutkinto-ohjelman opintokokonaisuudet sijoittuvat seuraaville kompetenssialueille (ks. liite):
• vaatetusalan materiaalit ja vastuullisuusosaaminen,
• laadunhallinnan osaaminen,
• mallisto- ja valikoimasuunnittelun osaaminen,
• bisnes- ja trendiosaaminen ja
• vaatetusalan innovaatio- ja kehitysosaaminen.

Opetussuunnitelmassa on huomioitu myös Ammattikorkeakoulujen yhteiset kompetenssit AMK-tutkinnoille (Arene 2022):
• oppimaan oppiminen,
• työelämässä toimiminen,
• eettisyys,
• kestävä kehitys,
• kansainvälisyys ja monikulttuurisuus sekä
• ennakoiva kehittäminen.

Arene 2022: Suositus ammattikorkeakoulujen yhteisistä kompetensseista ja niiden soveltamisesta on luettavissa osoitteessa
https://www.arene.fi/wp-content/uploads/Raportit/2022/Kompetenssit/Suositus%20ammattikorkeakoulujen%20yhteisiksi%20kompetensseiksi.pdf?_t=1642539572