Introduction to Studies in Fashion and Clothing (2025)Laajuus (1 cr)

Course unit code: KX00GK42

General information

Credits: 1 cr

Responsible person: Päivi Lonka

Objective

After completing the course, the students are able to:
- identify characteristics specific to the clothing and fashion industry
- identify the key points and aspects of ‘Vestonomi’ studies (Bachelor-level studies in fashion and clothing)
- present and verify their visual expression skills
- recognize the three-dimensionality of the shape of a garment.

Content

Introduction to the clothing and fashion industry. Familiarization with the contents of ‘Vestonomi’ studies. Reflection and description of one’s own interest, strengths and motivation. Assignment on visual expression and visual perceptual skills. Assignment on managing the shape of a garment.

Qualifications

There are no prerequisites for the course. If a student is applying to study in the Degree Programme in Fashion and Clothing, he/she/they must be eligible to apply for higher education.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The given assignments have been completed according to the instructions. The answers deal with the real issue. There are clear flaws in the contents of the answers. There are yet clear shortcomings in the perception of three-dimensionality. Visual expression and perception are yet deficient.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The given assignments have been completed according to the instructions. The student deals with an essential issue, taking into account different perspectives and using source material. The perception of three-dimensionality is partly valid. The student is capable of visual expression and perception, but the expression and/or technical implementation require development.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The given assignments have been completed according to the instructions. The student deals with an essential issue in a versatile way, taking into account different perspectives. The student incorporates issues from the source material smoothly into his/her answer and reaches his/her own conclusions. Perceiving three-dimensionality is fully equivalent to the task. Visual expression and perception indicate suitability for the degree programme in question.