Fashion and Clothing - Curricula

Fashion and Clothing
Bachelor of Culture and Arts, 240 ECTS

Bachelor of Culture and Arts

Academic year 2021 - 2022

Advanced Collection Design KF00BN96-3005 10.09.2021-23.11.2021 5 credits (KXI18S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

After the course, the students can:
• deepen their own knowledge with an end user orientation to design collections for the store brands.
• can meet the commissioner’s needs when designing a collection with an end user orientation.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Prerequisites: Collection Design.

Course contents

Knowing the target group and utilizing that knowledge when designing garments. The experiential, communicational, functional nature of garments with easy maintenance. Collection planning with an end result that is easy to produce industrially; including the brand, colors, shape, and samples (kuosi ja mallit). The brand stores and their meaning in forming images. Following one’s own development with guidance and portfolio work.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The students have partly reached the goals of the course. They have adequately completed the assignments of the course.

Good

The students have successfully reached the goals of the course. They have successfully completed the assignments and have applied learned information when completing the assignments.

Excellent

The students have reached the goals of the course in an excellent manner. They have completed the assignments of the course applying learned information with distinction.

Further information

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Name of lecturer(s)

Irmeli Osara

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

10.09.2021 - 23.11.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- KXI18S1
Seats

10 - 22

Teacher(s)

Vaatetus Kulttuuripalvelut

Unit, in charge

Cultural Management & Fashion and Clothing

Degree Programme

Fashion and Clothing

Unit location

Hämeentie 135

Evaluation scale

0-5
Bachelor’s Thesis KF00BO84-3005 01.08.2021-31.07.2022 15 credits (KXI18S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The objective of the Bachelor’s Thesis is for the student to demonstrate and develop the ability of applying professional skills and knowledge to a practical development assignment or project relevant to the profession and the working life. In Metropolia’s Bachelor’s Thesis the student learns and carries out development work, which is based on researched knowledge and other evidence and which concerns the development of professional competences or practices.

On completion of the Bachelor’s Thesis the student will be able to
• identify questions and needs for development in the professional field and the working life and to plan for their solutions.
• use reliable and confined information from various sources in the development work.
• apply professional skills and knowledge and use appropriate methods for the development task.
• execute a development project useful for the working life or the profession in an independent, responsible and collaborative manner.
• communicate in different stages of the work both to peers and to other audiences in a clear, well-argumented and illustrative manner.
• report the results of the work, to assess them and to bring forth proposals for improvement in an appropriate way both in writing and in speech as well as visually.
Planning of the Thesis Work
The student will be able to
• identify questions and needs for development in the professional field and the working life and to plan for their solutions.
• use reliable and confined information from various sources in the development work.
• apply professional skills and knowledge and use appropriate methods for the development task.
Execution of the Thesis Work:
The student will be able to
• execute a development project useful for the working life or the profession in an independent, responsible and collaborative manner.
• communicate in different stages of the work both to peers and to other audiences in a clear, well-argumented and illustrative manner.
Reporting and Usefulness of the Thesis and Maturity Test:
The student will be able to
• report the results of the work, to assess them and to bring forth proposals for improvement in an appropriate way both in writing and in speech as well as visually.

Course contents

Planning of the Thesis Work. Execution of the Thesis Work. Reporting and Usefulness of the Thesis and Maturity Test.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student has participated in the tuition connected with the Bachelor's Thesis and seminar work and has left the final Bachelor's Thesis for evaluation. Her/his Bachelor Thesis shows satisfactory skills in a specific professional field. One or several assessment points have notable deficiencies. The student has passed the maturity test.

Good

The student has participated in the tuition connected with the Bachelor's Thesis and seminar work and has left the final Bachelor's Thesis for evaluation. Her/his Bachelor Thesis shows good skills in a specific professional field. The student has passed the maturity test.

Excellent

The student has participated in the tuition connected with the Bachelor's Thesis and seminar work and has left the final Bachelor's Thesis for evaluation. Her/his Bachelor Thesis shows excellent skills in a specific professional field. The student has passed the maturity test.

Further information

The areas and targets in the assessment of the Bachelor’s Thesis
Professional competence and development
• significance for the profession and the connection to professional practices
• utilization of professional knowledge
• development of professional competence
• applicability in professional life
The methods used and the results obtained
• reliablility and ethics
• validity and innovation
• the usefulness of results
• the management of the thesis process and the development work
Communication and presentation
• structure and form
• the use of standard and professional language
• the focus, clarity and consistency of the text and expressions
• critical, analytical and reflective nature of communication
• argumentation and use of reference sources
To be noted in the assessment:
In the assessment of the Bachelor's Thesis the whole final thesis process and all relevant outputs will be taken into notice. The evaluators will take notice of the students' capability to gather, process, and apply knowledge independently; to recognize, specify, and solve professional problems in practical situations; and develop their professional field. In the written part of the Bachelor's Thesis the factual content, the linguistic form, and appearance of the thesis will also be evaluated.
The assessment is based on the written report and a possible product or event, the whole final thesis process, the students' seminar presentation, maturity test, possible background material, written feedback from the client who has ordered the thesis and the information gathered during the supervision of the thesis regarding the students' progress in the different sections of the thesis.

Name of lecturer(s)

Ülle Liesvirta

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2021 - 31.07.2022

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021
- 15 credits
Group(s)
- KXI18S1
Seats

10 - 23

Teacher(s)

Ülle Liesvirta, Vaatetus Kulttuuripalvelut

Unit, in charge

Cultural Management & Fashion and Clothing

Degree Programme

Fashion and Clothing

Unit location

Hämeentie 135

R&D proportion

15 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5
Business Plan and Cost Accounting KF00BN64-3006 03.09.2021-08.12.2021 5 credits (KXI19S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

After the course, the students can:
• Set up a business plan on the basis of a business idea.
• Make calculations for the business plan.
• Assess the competitiveness and the resources of a starting company and define the future clientele.
• Acknowledge the risks and seek preparatory funding.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

-

Course contents

Business forms. Business analyses. Goals of business life. Operating environments of business life. Strategies and plans for development. Market research. Profitability calculations. Funding and finances.
Taxation.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The students have partly reached the goals of the course. They have adequately completed the assignments of the course.

Good

The students have successfully reached the goals of the course. They have successfully completed the assignments and have applied learned information when completing the assignments.

Excellent

The students have reached the goals of the course in an excellent manner. They have completed the assignments of the course applying learned information with distinction.

Further information

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Name of lecturer(s)

Irmeli Osara

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

03.09.2021 - 08.12.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- KXI19S1
Seats

10 - 23

Teacher(s)

Vaatetus Kulttuuripalvelut

Unit, in charge

Cultural Management & Fashion and Clothing

Degree Programme

Fashion and Clothing

Unit location

Hämeentie 135

Evaluation scale

0-5
Children’s Wear Design KF00DN35-3006 27.10.2021-16.12.2021 5 credits (KXI19S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

After the course, the students can:
• meet the needs set for dressing up and dressing children of various ages.
• design appropriate products for children and the young.
• apply the standards for children’s wear in practice.
• apply their competence when recognizing a high quality garment for children and the young.
• use problem solving, co-operation and communication skills in the product team in the development process of the garment and related decision making.

Course contents

Different stages of development for children; social, psychological and physical challenger for dressing, being dressed and image of the garment. The supply for children’s wear on the markets. Standards of children’s wear. Designing a children’s collection taking into account the view point of the co-operating company.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The students have partly reached the goals of the course. The have taken part in completing the assignments and have completed assignments.

Good

The students have reached the goals of the course and have completed the assignments of the course. They can utilize their expertise when developing a product.

Excellent

The students have reached the goals of the course in an excellent way. They can utilize their expertise when when developing the assignments. They can complete the tasks in a professional way. students have reached the goals of the course in an excellent way. They can utilize their expertise when when developing the assignments. They can complete the tasks in a professional way.

Name of lecturer(s)

Irmeli Osara

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

27.10.2021 - 16.12.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- KXI19S1
Seats

10 - 22

Teacher(s)

Vaatetus Kulttuuripalvelut

Unit, in charge

Cultural Management & Fashion and Clothing

Degree Programme

Fashion and Clothing

Unit location

Hämeentie 135

Evaluation scale

0-5
Circular Economy and Standards in Fashion and Clothing KX00ED92-3001 25.11.2021-17.12.2021 5 credits (KXI20S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

After completing the course, the students are able to:
• recognize the central principles and activities of circular economy, and its benefits from environmental, social and economic viewpoints.
• describe the different viewpoints and operations of circular economy in the clothing industry.
• describe the principles and different sectors of clothing industry standards as well as their functions, and recognize the UAS online services of the standardization union as part studies in this field.
• describe CE standards.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Competencies corresponding to the goals of the following courses:
Textile Fibers and Clothing Materials.

Course contents

Principles and activities of circular economy from the point of view of sustainable development, benefits and advantages of circular economy to the society and clothing organizations. Eco-design, sustainable consumption, extending service life and the efficient management of material or product end-of-life. Circular economy standards and the stages of development activities. Familiarization with the standards influencing the clothing industry, and searching for the standards from the online service. Business models of circular economy in the clothing industry.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The students have partly reached the goals of the course. They have adequately completed the set assignments.

Good

The students have successfully reached the goals of the course. They have successfully completed the set assignments applying learned information.

Excellent

The students have reached the goals of the course to an excellent degree. They have completed the set assignments applying learned information with distinction.

Name of lecturer(s)

Irmeli Osara

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

25.11.2021 - 17.12.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- KXI20S1
Seats

10 - 23

Teacher(s)

Vaatetus Kulttuuripalvelut

Unit, in charge

Cultural Management & Fashion and Clothing

Degree Programme

Fashion and Clothing

Unit location

Hämeentie 135

Evaluation scale

0-5
Design Software in Fashion and Clothing KX00EE08-3002 05.10.2021-15.12.2021 5 credits (KXI21S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

After completing the course, the students are able to:
• utilize the basics of vector and bitmap graphics programs.
• use a layout program to complete and assemble their work.
• describe the image styles available and used in the field.
• design and produce images and other presentation materials for the profession.
• develop their own visual presentation style.
• understand the requirements of portfolios used for different purposes.
• produce a high-quality and goal-directed learning and/or professional portfolio, both as written and visual presentation.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

-

Course contents

Basics of vector graphics. Basics of pixel graphics. Basics of layout software. Production of various images and texts for the portfolio. Different types of portfolios. Experiments on style and typography. Printing on different materials. Portfolio as a tool for identifying your own skills and development. Different types of portfolios. Self and peer evaluation.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The students have partly reached the goals of the course. They have adequately completed the set assignments.

Good

The students have successfully reached the goals of the course. They have successfully completed the set assignments applying learned information.

Excellent

The students have reached the goals of the course to an excellent degree. They have completed the set assignments applying learned information with distinction.

Name of lecturer(s)

Irmeli Osara

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

05.10.2021 - 15.12.2021

Enrollment date

23.08.2021 - 05.09.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- KXI21S1
Seats

10 - 23

Teacher(s)

Vaatetus Kulttuuripalvelut

Unit, in charge

Cultural Management & Fashion and Clothing

Degree Programme

Fashion and Clothing

Unit location

Hämeentie 135

Evaluation scale

0-5
Digital Representation KF00DB97-3004 25.10.2021-31.12.2021 5 credits (KXI19S1, ...) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

• Based on their clothing industry projects, the students can prepare a presentation that works well from both communicative and marketing perspectives.
• The students master the software used in different situations of fashion design and can apply the different features of the software comprehensively.
• The students take into notice the demands of the laws of copyright in their design work.
• The students are familiar with the latest computer software in the field of fashion and clothing.
• The students develop their own presentation style as a fashion professional.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Prerequisite: Information Technology for Planning.

Course contents

• Creating images and texts of a fashion design project according to the given assignment
• Extending the knowledge of the features in bitmap, vector graphics and representation software, possible use of sound/music and multimedia in a presentation
• The extent and interpretation of laws of copyright
• Demonstrating the future software of fashion design

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The students have partly reached the goals of the course. They have adequately completed the assignments of the course.

Good

The students have successfully reached the goals of the course. They have successfully completed the assignments and have applied learned information when completing the assignments.

Excellent

The students have reached the goals of the course in an excellent manner. They have completed the assignments of the course applying learned information with distinction.

Name of lecturer(s)

Irmeli Osara

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

25.10.2021 - 31.12.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- KXI19S1
- KXI18S1
Seats

10 - 23

Teacher(s)

Vaatetus Kulttuuripalvelut

Further information for students

Kurssille osallistumisessa etusijalla ovat lukuvuonna 2021-2022 valmistuvat vaatetusalan opiskelijat (lähinnä ryhmä KXI19S1) sekä vaatetusalalle saapuvat vaihto-opiskelijat. (not translated)

Unit, in charge

Cultural Management & Fashion and Clothing

Degree Programme

Fashion and Clothing

Unit location

Hämeentie 135

Evaluation scale

0-5
Digital Tools for Collection Design KX00EE10-3001 08.09.2021-08.10.2021 5 credits (KXI20S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

After completing the course, the students are able to:
• utilize information technology in trend tracking.
• design brand labels and badges.
• design patterns and embroideries and make their manufacturing instructions.
• design and instruct the colorways for patterns in a cost effective way.
• use image editing and graphic software for advanced purposes.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Competencies corresponding to the goals of the following courses:
Visualization of Body and Clothing; Design Software in Fashion and Clothing; Clothing Design and Commercialization.

Course contents

Advancing skills in image editing and graphic software. Development of instructional skills. Pattern, placed print, embroidery and label design on various products and their manufacturing instructions. Aesthetical coloring of patterns and their instructions. Different labels of clothing for different use, taking into account the design basis. Trend tracking from the Internet, fashion magazines and professional color systems.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The students have partly reached the goals of the course. They have adequately completed the set assignments.

Good

The students have successfully reached the goals of the course. They have successfully completed the set assignments applying learned information.

Excellent

The students have reached the goals of the course to an excellent degree. They have completed the set assignments applying learned information with distinction.

Name of lecturer(s)

Irmeli Osara

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

08.09.2021 - 08.10.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- KXI20S1
Seats

10 - 23

Teacher(s)

Vaatetus Kulttuuripalvelut

Unit, in charge

Cultural Management & Fashion and Clothing

Degree Programme

Fashion and Clothing

Unit location

Hämeentie 135

Evaluation scale

0-5
Eco Friendliness and Ethics in the Clothing Industry KF00BO09-3007 01.09.2021-08.12.2021 5 credits (KXI18S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

After the course, the students:
• understand the garment and its influence in the environment during its life cycle.
• outline the various ethical questions related to outsourcing the production.
• can use and interpret various standards and systems related to societal responsibility.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Prerequisite studies: Fiber materials and fabric structures, chemical methods and commercial materials.

Course contents

The environmental effects of the manufacturing processes, using and ending the use of the product. Life cycle analyses. Environmental certificates and recycling materials. Human globalization from the point of view of clothing, work conditions of subcontracting, using child labor and forced labor.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The students have partly reached the goals of the course. They have adequately completed the assignments of the course.

Good

The students have successfully reached the goals of the course. They have successfully completed the assignments and have applied learned information when completing the assignments.

Excellent

The students have reached the goals of the course in an excellent manner. They have completed the assignments of the course applying learned information with distinction.

Further information

-

Name of lecturer(s)

Irmeli Osara

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.09.2021 - 08.12.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- KXI18S1
Seats

10 - 23

Teacher(s)

Vaatetus Kulttuuripalvelut

Unit, in charge

Cultural Management & Fashion and Clothing

Degree Programme

Fashion and Clothing

Unit location

Hämeentie 135

Evaluation scale

0-5
Garment Structures and Clothing Technology for Manufacturing KX00ED96-3002 27.08.2021-14.09.2021 5 credits (KXI21S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

After completing the course, the students are able to:
• identify clothing tools and accessories and use them appropriately.
• use the most common machinery and equipment in the clothing industry.
• identify and understand the most common technical solutions used in different products.
• understand and develop technical instructions (structural design with cross-sectional images)
• technically design details for different kind of garments.
• utilize and apply their own expertise in team work and future projects.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

-

Course contents

The most common machinery and equipment in the clothing industry. Technical details of clothing. Practical exercises. Technical structural design of products with cross-sectional images. Various accessories and use of support materials. Cutting small series of garments in groups.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The students have partly reached the goals of the course. They have adequately completed the set assignments.

Good

The students have successfully reached the goals of the course. They have successfully completed the set assignments applying learned information.

Excellent

The students have reached the goals of the course to an excellent degree. They have completed the set assignments applying learned information with distinction.

Name of lecturer(s)

Marja-Liisa Kauppinen

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

27.08.2021 - 14.09.2021

Enrollment date

16.08.2021 - 05.09.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- KXI21S1
Seats

10 - 23

Teacher(s)

Marja-Liisa Kauppinen

Unit, in charge

Cultural Management & Fashion and Clothing

Degree Programme

Fashion and Clothing

Unit location

Hämeentie 135

Evaluation scale

0-5
Grading, Production Instructions and Sizing of Men’s Clothing KX00EE02-3001 02.11.2021-08.12.2021 5 credits (KXI20S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

After completing the course, the students are able to:
• understand the anthropometric dimensions of men's body and sizing charts as a basis for size systems and body types in men's clothing.
• detect men's body measurements and interpret tabulated measurements of different sizes.
• use body dimension charts for grading.
• digitally design and grade men's clothing.
• understand men's body sizing charts and graded patterns as a basis for garment measurement tables.
• use graded patterns and body sizing charts when making garment sizing and measurement tables.
• perceive garment sizing as part of product instructions.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Competencies corresponding to the goals of the following courses:
Pattern Making and Grading for Manufacturing, Technical Design and Pattern Making: Men's Clothing.

Course contents

Anthropometric sizing charts for men. Computer-aided industrial design and production of men's casual clothing. Graded measurement tables for men's clothing based on graded patterns, samples and body sizing chart.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The students have partly reached the goals of the course. They have adequately completed the set assignments.

Good

The students have successfully reached the goals of the course. They have successfully completed the set assignments applying learned information.

Excellent

The students have reached the goals of the course to an excellent degree. They have completed the set assignments applying learned information with distinction.

Name of lecturer(s)

Ülle Liesvirta

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

02.11.2021 - 08.12.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- KXI20S1
Seats

10 - 23

Teacher(s)

Ülle Liesvirta

Unit, in charge

Cultural Management & Fashion and Clothing

Degree Programme

Fashion and Clothing

Unit location

Hämeentie 135

Evaluation scale

0-5
Individual Work Life Projects KF00BN84-3006 01.08.2021-31.07.2022 5 credits (KXI19S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

After the course, the students can:
• create connections to companies and different communities.
• understand the meaning of business co-operation in the field of business and utilize one’s own one’s expertise.
• deepen one’s own profiling in the field of clothing and fashion.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

-

Course contents

Individual business co-operation project for one or two companies.

Further information

-

Name of lecturer(s)

Ülle Liesvirta

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2021 - 31.07.2022

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 12.12.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- KXI19S1
Seats

10 - 23

Teacher(s)

Ülle Liesvirta

Unit, in charge

Cultural Management & Fashion and Clothing

Degree Programme

Fashion and Clothing

Unit location

Hämeentie 135

R&D proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5
Innovation Project XX00BH18-3460 30.08.2021-14.10.2021 10 credits (KXI19S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

On completion of the course the student can
- Develop practical, creative and innovative solutions, practices and services with multidisciplinary partners to meet the diverse needs in the Helsinki Metropolitan area.
The student participates in project or network-based work and applies his or her expertise in regional, national or international development work.
- Use his or her personal skills and abilities to work and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.
- Create a culture of cooperation and negotiation with the team members and other actors.
- Use his or her skills in problem solving, collaboration and communication to support the social development and joint decision making of the team.

Course contents

Project and innovation work: brainstorming, planning, implementing, assessing, communicating, publishing, product development and marketing.
Cooperative skills, interest group activities and networking.
Innovative work methods.
Areas of communal development skills: development processes, coordinating and managing development, reforming the development concepts.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student knows the principles of project and network-based work.
The student recognizes his/her own project- and network-based work competences.
The student uses co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student can develop together with the other actors solutions and modes of operation to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Good

The student uses the principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work.
The student uses his or her co-operation and communication skills well in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student helps to set-up a cooperative negotiation culture with other actors in the field. The student uses his/her personal skills and abilities to contribute to the work of a multidisciplinary team.
The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Excellent

The student's ability to use principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work is on a high level.
The student is able to analyse and develop his/her co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student understands cooperative negotiation culture and helps to build it with the other actors.
The student is able to analyse and develop his/her professional competence and put it in the service of a multidisciplinary team.
The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Further information

Assessment is focused on the work carried out during the course, the gained knowledge upon the completion of the course, meeting the course goals and creating innovative solutions.

Name of lecturer(s)

Irmeli Osara

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

30.08.2021 - 14.10.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021
- 10 credits
Group(s)
- KXI19S1
Seats

10 - 23

Teacher(s)

Vaatetus Kulttuuripalvelut

Unit, in charge

Cultural Management & Fashion and Clothing

Degree Programme

Fashion and Clothing

Unit location

Hämeentie 135

R&D proportion

10 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5
Internship III KF00DN29-3001 01.08.2021-31.07.2022 10 credits (KXI18S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students
• become familiar with the assignments and working environments of their professional field.
• know the practices of working life. They are familiar with the working methods and equipment that are used in the actual working environment and can use the terminology of their field.
• can apply their skills and knowledge in working life, can work in a work community, can observe their own learning-by-doing and evaluate how they are reaching their goals.

Course contents

The practical assignments that are central in professional studies. Developing professional skills. Applying skills and knowledge in working life.

Further information

Course assessment: pass–fail

Name of lecturer(s)

Ülle Liesvirta

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2021 - 31.07.2022

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 12.12.2021
- 10 credits
Group(s)
- KXI18S1
Seats

10 - 22

Teacher(s)

Ülle Liesvirta

Unit, in charge

Cultural Management & Fashion and Clothing

Degree Programme

Fashion and Clothing

Unit location

Hämeentie 135

Evaluation scale

0-5
Internship IV KF00DN30-3001 01.08.2021-31.07.2022 10 credits (KXI18S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students
• become familiar with the assignments and working environments of their professional field.
• know the practices of working life. They are familiar with the working methods and equipment that are used in the actual working environment and can use the terminology of their field.
• can apply their skills and knowledge in working life, can work in a work community, can observe their own learning-by-doing and evaluate how they are reaching their goals.

Course contents

The practical assignments that are central in professional studies. Developing professional skills. Applying skills and knowledge in working life.

Further information

Course assessment: pass–fail

Name of lecturer(s)

Ülle Liesvirta

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2021 - 31.07.2022

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 12.12.2021
- 10 credits
Group(s)
- KXI18S1
Seats

10 - 22

Teacher(s)

Ülle Liesvirta

Unit, in charge

Cultural Management & Fashion and Clothing

Degree Programme

Fashion and Clothing

Unit location

Hämeentie 135

Evaluation scale

0-5
Knitwear Form and Quality Control KF00BM76-3006 02.11.2021-31.07.2022 5 credits (KXI19S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

After the course, the students know:
• the basic structures of knitwear, their qualities and use.
• different knitwear types and their effect on form and quality control.
• different knitwear materials and their effect on pattern making.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Prerequisite studies: Fiber Materials and Fabric Structures and Collection Patternmaking.

Course contents

Industrial manufacturing of knitwear, textures, characteristics and use. Patternmaking, fitting and making manufacturing instructions from different knitwear materials.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The students have partly reached the goals of the course. They have adequately completed the assignments of the course.

Good

The students have successfully reached the goals of the course. They have successfully completed the assignments and have applied learned information when completing the assignments.

Excellent

The students have reached the goals of the course in an excellent manner. They have completed the assignments of the course applying learned information with distinction.

Further information

- (not translated)

Name of lecturer(s)

Marja-Liisa Kauppinen

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

N/A

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Guided assignments
Problem based learning
Small group tutorial
Individual tutorials

Assessment methods and criteria

Learning assignment 30%
Countinous assessment 70%

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

02.11.2021 - 31.07.2022

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- KXI19S1
Seats

10 - 23

Teacher(s)

Vaatetus Kulttuuripalvelut, Marja-Liisa Kauppinen

Further information for students

N/A

Unit, in charge

Cultural Management & Fashion and Clothing

Degree Programme

Fashion and Clothing

Unit location

Hämeentie 135

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

N/A

Work placement(s)

N/A

Exam schedule

N/A

International connections

N/A

Students use of time and load

1 credit = 27 hours of student work

Content periodicity

N/A

Location and Time

Arabia, Helsinki
Operational Environments and Responsibility in Fashion and Clothing KX00ED90-3002 23.08.2021-14.12.2021 5 credits (KXI21S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

After completing the course, the students are able to:
• use professional terminology in discussing and differentiating the operations of the industry.
• perceive the global operating environment of the clothing sector and related questions on responsibility and anticipating future trends.
• outline the design processes on a theoretical level.
• understand the significance of teamwork on clothing business.
• use basic office software for word processing, spreadsheets and presentation graphics.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

-

Course contents

Clothing concepts. Philosophical basis of clothing. Fashion marketing and anticipating trends. Responsibility. Copyright. Target groups and seasonal thinking. The design process and its phases. Theory of garment composition. Tasks of the design and purchasing teams. Significance of scheduling on the profession. Basic software of the industry.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The students have partly reached the goals of the course. They have adequately completed the set assignments.

Good

The students have successfully reached the goals of the course. They have successfully completed the set assignments applying learned information.

Excellent

The students have reached the goals of the course to an excellent degree. They have completed the set assignments applying learned information with distinction.

Name of lecturer(s)

Irmeli Osara

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

23.08.2021 - 14.12.2021

Enrollment date

16.08.2021 - 05.09.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- KXI21S1
Seats

10 - 23

Teacher(s)

Vaatetus Kulttuuripalvelut

Further information for students

Uusien vaatetusalan opiskelijoiden orientaatio opintoihin elokuussa, 23.8.2021 alkavalla viikolla. (not translated)

Unit, in charge

Cultural Management & Fashion and Clothing

Degree Programme

Fashion and Clothing

Unit location

Hämeentie 135

Evaluation scale

0-5
Pattern Making and Manufacturing Instructions for Children’s Wear KF00DN36-3004 23.11.2021-13.03.2022 5 credits (KXI19S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

After the course, the students can:
• recognize the body measurements and proportions related to children’s growth.
• recognize the used size systems for children and the young.
• make patterns for appropriate products for children and the young.
• apply the standards for children’s wear in practice.
• apply their competence when recognizing a high quality garment for children and the young.
• use problem solving, co-operation and communication skills in the product team in the development process of the garment and related decision making.

Course contents

Pattern making for children’s wear and manufacturing garments using industrial, alternative methods. Grading of the product. Manufacturing instructions in English, which facilitates the manufacturing process in practice.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The students have partly reached the goals of the course. The have taken part in completing the assignments and have completed assignments.

Good

The students have reached the goals of the course and have completed the assignments of the course. They can utilize their expertise when developing a product.

Excellent

The students have reached the goals of the course in an excellent way. They can utilize their expertise when when developing the assignments. They can complete the tasks in a professional way.

Name of lecturer(s)

Marja-Liisa Kauppinen

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

23.11.2021 - 13.03.2022

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- KXI19S1
Seats

10 - 22

Teacher(s)

Vaatetus Kulttuuripalvelut, Marja-Liisa Kauppinen

Further information for students

Opintojakson opetus alkaa syyslukukaudella ja jatkuu kevätlukukauden alussa. (not translated)

Unit, in charge

Cultural Management & Fashion and Clothing

Degree Programme

Fashion and Clothing

Unit location

Hämeentie 135

Evaluation scale

0-5
Project Organization and Quality Control KF00BN72-3006 10.09.2021-22.12.2021 5 credits (KXI19S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

After the course, the students know:
• the operational principals of the organization.
• the basics of project work.
• the operational fundamentals of quality control.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

-

Course contents

The way the organization functions. Project work. Quality systems and standards. Principals of managing and the fundamentals of working as a supervisor. Labor legislation.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The students have partly reached the goals of the course. They have adequately completed the assignments of the course.

Good

The students have successfully reached the goals of the course. They have successfully completed the assignments and have applied learned information when completing the assignments.

Excellent

The students have reached the goals of the course in an excellent manner. They have completed the assignments of the course applying learned information with distinction.

Further information

-

Name of lecturer(s)

Irmeli Osara

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

10.09.2021 - 22.12.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- KXI19S1
Seats

10 - 23

Teacher(s)

Vaatetus Kulttuuripalvelut

Unit, in charge

Cultural Management & Fashion and Clothing

Degree Programme

Fashion and Clothing

Unit location

Hämeentie 135

Evaluation scale

0-5
Research Methods and Research Communication KF00BN83-3007 30.08.2021-15.11.2021 5 credits (KXI18S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

After the course, the students can:
understand the research process and the employed alternative research methods. They can:
• use qualitative research methods in their final thesis.
• use quantitative research methods in their final thesis.
• use concepts related to research.
• create a framework related to their thesis.
• apply the learned research methods in the process of their final thesis.
• methods of the field when completing final thesis.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

-

Course contents

Various researches. Research conducted at the polytechnic. Requirements for research. Stages of research. Literature supporting research. Making a plan for an imaginary final thesis. Processes related to graduating.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The students have partly reached the goals of the course. They have adequately completed the assignments of the course.

Good

The students have successfully reached the goals of the course. They have successfully completed the assignments and have applied learned information when completing the assignments.

Excellent

The students have reached the goals of the course in an excellent manner. They have completed the assignments of the course applying learned information with distinction.

Further information

-

Name of lecturer(s)

Ülle Liesvirta

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

30.08.2021 - 15.11.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- KXI18S1
Seats

10 - 23

Teacher(s)

Ülle Liesvirta, Vaatetus Kulttuuripalvelut

Unit, in charge

Cultural Management & Fashion and Clothing

Degree Programme

Fashion and Clothing

Unit location

Hämeentie 135

Evaluation scale

0-5
Responsible Collection Design KX00EE09-3001 30.08.2021-25.10.2021 5 credits (KXI20S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

After completing the course, the students are able to:
• take economic, social and ecological responsibility into account, when designing and outsourcing collections.
• design collections for men, taking into account the efficient and appropriate use of materials and accessories used.
• utilize information technology in assortment design.
• present their own work as well as analyze and evaluate the work of others.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Competencies corresponding to the goals of the following courses:
Vizualisation of Body and Clothing; Design Software in Fashion and Clothing; Clothing Design and Commercialization; Digital Tools for Collection Design.

Course contents

The development of the personal design method continues. Designing collections for different brands and different purposes. Trend tracking using information from the Internet and fashion magazines. Responsibility of the clothing sector and its consideration in fashion design. The principles of collection design when production is outsourced to different countries and manufacturers. Developing a collection’s style structure in a way that the styles can be modified into different products and manufactured cost-effectively by subcontracting. Etiquette dress code. Presenting one’s own work. Peer evaluation.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The students have partly reached the goals of the course. They have adequately completed the set assignments.

Good

The students have successfully reached the goals of the course. They have successfully completed the set assignments applying learned information.

Excellent

The students have reached the goals of the course to an excellent degree. They have completed the set assignments applying learned information with distinction.

Name of lecturer(s)

Irmeli Osara

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

30.08.2021 - 25.10.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- KXI20S1
Seats

10 - 23

Teacher(s)

Vaatetus Kulttuuripalvelut

Unit, in charge

Cultural Management & Fashion and Clothing

Degree Programme

Fashion and Clothing

Unit location

Hämeentie 135

Evaluation scale

0-5
Technical Design and Pattern Making: Men’s Clothing KX00EE01-3001 05.10.2021-24.11.2021 5 credits (KXI20S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

After completing the course, the students are able to:
• identify male body dimensions and measures.
• identify the sizes and body types from a sizing chart.
• design men's clothing using tabulated body measurements.
• shape and do fittings on men's clothing and amend the fit of a garment through pattern making
• identify high-quality, well-fitting men's clothing.
• make technical instructions for industrial manufacturing.
• place measures for sample size according to samples and patterns.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Competencies corresponding to the goals of the following courses:
Technical Design and Pattern Making: Women's Clothing 1 and 2.

Course contents

Industrial working practices for men's casual clothing. Men's body dimensions, measurements, and standardized tables. Patterns and sizing of men's casual clothing. Searching for a good fit through fittings and making changes in the patterns. Relevant measurement points for pattern making are set for the garment description. The basic size is determined according ready-to-wear garments and patterns.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The students have partly reached the goals of the course. They have adequately completed the set assignments.

Good

The students have successfully reached the goals of the course. They have successfully completed the set assignments applying learned information.

Excellent

The students have reached the goals of the course to an excellent degree. They have completed the set assignments applying learned information with distinction.

Name of lecturer(s)

Marja-Liisa Kauppinen

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Fashion Patternmaking Techniques,How to Make Skirts, Trousers and Shirts. Women/Men. Antonio Donnamo
Supplementary material given by the lecturer and literature.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lecture
Individual Tutorials
Small group tutorial

Assessment methods and criteria

Jatkuva arviointi 30 %
Oppimistehtävät 70 %

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

05.10.2021 - 24.11.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- KXI20S1
Seats

10 - 23

Teacher(s)

Marja-Liisa Kauppinen

Further information for students

N/A

Unit, in charge

Cultural Management & Fashion and Clothing

Degree Programme

Fashion and Clothing

Unit location

Hämeentie 135

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

N/A

Work placement(s)

N/A

Exam schedule

N/A

International connections

N/A

Students use of time and load

1 credit = 27 hours of student work

Content periodicity

N/A

Location and Time

Arabia, Helsinki
Technical Design and Pattern Making: Women's Clothing 1 KX00ED97-3002 20.09.2021-11.11.2021 5 credits (KXI21S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

After completing the course, the students are able to:
• utilize women's body dimensions to design skirts and trousers.
• take into account differences in body types when designing skirts and trousers.
• shape patterns of skirts and trousers.
• take into account the methods and processes of the clothing industry when planning the manufacture of the above-mentioned clothing.
• apply their expertise in identifying quality clothing.
• use ready-made patterns to make a garment measurement table in basic size.
• use their problem solving, collaboration, and communication skills in the product team, product development process and related decision-making.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

-

Course contents

The communal processes of garment manufacturing. Designing patterns for women's trousers and skirts based on body dimensions and measurements. Designing and patterning well-fitting trousers and skirts using the agreed patterning system. Producing high-quality products in teams. Drawing up a measurement table based on a ready-made garment and patterns.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The students have partly reached the goals of the course. They have adequately completed the set assignments.

Good

The students have successfully reached the goals of the course. They have successfully completed the set assignments applying learned information.

Excellent

The students have reached the goals of the course to an excellent degree. They have completed the set assignments applying learned information with distinction.

Name of lecturer(s)

Marja-Liisa Kauppinen

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

20.09.2021 - 11.11.2021

Enrollment date

16.08.2021 - 05.09.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- KXI21S1
Seats

10 - 23

Teacher(s)

Marja-Liisa Kauppinen

Unit, in charge

Cultural Management & Fashion and Clothing

Degree Programme

Fashion and Clothing

Unit location

Hämeentie 135

Evaluation scale

0-5
Textile Fibers and Clothing Materials KX00ED91-3002 02.09.2021-07.10.2021 5 credits (KXI21S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

After completing the course, the students are able to:
• recognize different groups of textile fibers and their effect on material properties.
• recognize different fabric structures and weaves and understand their significance to the product characteristics.
• describe the requirements of textile materials and define the properties of materials and accessories used in clothing.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

-

Course contents

Physical and chemical structures and properties of textile fibers. Textile material structures and weaves. Clothing materials and accessories.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The students have partly reached the goals of the course. They have adequately completed the set assignments.

Good

The students have successfully reached the goals of the course. They have successfully completed the set assignments applying learned information.

Excellent

The students have reached the goals of the course to an excellent degree. They have completed the set assignments applying learned information with distinction.

Name of lecturer(s)

Irmeli Osara

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

02.09.2021 - 07.10.2021

Enrollment date

16.08.2021 - 05.09.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- KXI21S1
Seats

10 - 23

Teacher(s)

Vaatetus Kulttuuripalvelut

Unit, in charge

Cultural Management & Fashion and Clothing

Degree Programme

Fashion and Clothing

Unit location

Hämeentie 135

Evaluation scale

0-5
Textile Technology, Testing and Re-Engineered Fibers KX00ED93-3001 03.09.2021-19.11.2021 5 credits (KXI20S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

After completing the course, the students are able to:
• perceive the various stages and methods of making yarn, fabrics and knits, and their significance to the characteristics of the product.
• understand the differences between different manufacturing methods of textile materials, both in terms of technology, product and environment.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Competencies corresponding to the goals of the following courses:
Textile Fibers and Clothing Materials.

Course contents

Textile processes from fiber to yarn, fabric and knit. Impact of manufacturing on properties of the product. The most common staple fiber production methods and filament yarn manufacturing process including new cellulosic and re-engineered fibers. Yarn types and yarn numbering. Processes for manufacturing fabrics (woven fabrics, knitwear and nonwovens). Basic structures of spinning, weaving and knitting machines and equipment.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The students have partly reached the goals of the course. They have adequately completed the set assignments.

Good

The students have successfully reached the goals of the course. They have successfully completed the set assignments applying learned information.

Excellent

The students have reached the goals of the course to an excellent degree. They have completed the set assignments applying learned information with distinction.

Name of lecturer(s)

Irmeli Osara

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

03.09.2021 - 19.11.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- KXI20S1
Seats

10 - 23

Teacher(s)

Vaatetus Kulttuuripalvelut

Unit, in charge

Cultural Management & Fashion and Clothing

Degree Programme

Fashion and Clothing

Unit location

Hämeentie 135

Evaluation scale

0-5
Visualization of Body and Clothing KX00EE06-3002 08.10.2021-29.10.2021 5 credits (KXI21S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

After completing the course, the students are able to:
• perceive the relationship between body and garment.
• describe the shape and volume of a garment worn by a person.
• do Croquis drawing.
• visualize different materials.
• use different techniques of visualization.
• utilize their drawing and painting skills for clothing design and manufacturing instructions.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

-

Course contents

Two-dimensional representation of a three- dimensional shape. Drawing and painting a life model with and without clothing. Human dimensions. Line and color techniques with different tools and methods. Croquis drawing.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The students have partly reached the goals of the course. They have adequately completed the set assignments.

Good

The students have successfully reached the goals of the course. They have successfully completed the set assignments applying learned information.

Excellent

The students have reached the goals of the course to an excellent degree. They have completed the set assignments applying learned information with distinction.

Name of lecturer(s)

Irmeli Osara

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

08.10.2021 - 29.10.2021

Enrollment date

23.08.2021 - 05.09.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- KXI21S1
Seats

10 - 23

Teacher(s)

Vaatetus Kulttuuripalvelut

Unit, in charge

Cultural Management & Fashion and Clothing

Degree Programme

Fashion and Clothing

Unit location

Hämeentie 135

Evaluation scale

0-5
Work and Special Clothing Design KF00DN33-3004 27.10.2021-16.12.2021 5 credits (KXI19S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

After the course, the students can
• design work and special clothing for different target groups and body types.
• use problem solving, co-operation and communication skills when doing business with the target group.

Course contents

Designing appropriate garments for a target group or a member of the target group.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The students have partly met the requirements for the course. They have taken part in team work and completed assignments of the course.

Good

The students have reached the goals of the course and have completed the assignments of the course. They can utilize their knowledge in the production team and complete their tasks in the team in a way that is acceptable.

Excellent

The students have reached the objectives of the course in an excellent manner. They can apply their knowledge in the team in the context of developing the assignments. They will complete their team work duties in an excellent way and develop a communal team work in a professional way.

Name of lecturer(s)

Irmeli Osara

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

27.10.2021 - 16.12.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- KXI19S1
Teacher(s)

Vaatetus Kulttuuripalvelut

Unit, in charge

Cultural Management & Fashion and Clothing

Degree Programme

Fashion and Clothing

Unit location

Hämeentie 135

Evaluation scale

0-5
Workshop: Pattern Making for Women's Clothing KF00EU90-3001 23.08.2021-22.10.2021 5 credits (KXI20S1, ...) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

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Course contents

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Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The students have partly reached the goals of the course. They have adequately completed the set assignments.

Good

The students have successfully reached the goals of the course. They have successfully completed the set assignments applying learned information.

Excellent

The students have reached the goals of the course to an excellent degree. They have completed the set assignments applying learned information with distinction.

Further information

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Name of lecturer(s)

Ülle Liesvirta

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

23.08.2021 - 22.10.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- KXI20S1
- KXI19S1
- KXI18S1
Seats

10 - 22

Teacher(s)

Ülle Liesvirta, Vaatetus Kulttuuripalvelut

Unit, in charge

Cultural Management & Fashion and Clothing

Degree Programme

Fashion and Clothing

Unit location

Hämeentie 135

Evaluation scale

0-5

Academic year 2022 - 2023

There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.

Contact

Irmeli Osara
Head of Degree Programme
irmeli.osara[at]metropolia.fi

Course Structure Diagram

Fashion and Clothing

Specific admission requirements

There are no specific admission requirements for youth education to the Degree Programme in Fashion and Clothing. All qualified applicants who have passed the three-year curriculum of upper secondary school education or vocational upper secondary education are eligible to apply to the degree programme. The Degree Programme in Fashion and Clothing uses entrance examinations for student selections. The entrance examinations emphasise the applicants' varied skills in the field of fashion and clothing. The staff of the degree programme evaluates accordingly the applicants' possible skills and capacities to profile later in their studies either to collection and concept design studies or alternatively to form and quality management studies from the viewpoint of the fashion and clothing business.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning

According to the Degree Regulations of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences students may apply for identification and accreditation of prior learning as part of their compulsory or optional studies, provided they have prior learning corresponding to the curriculum before the course in question begins.
See the general instructions of Metropolia: Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in the address
http://opinto-opas.metropolia.fi/en/information-on-metropolia/recognition-of-prior-learning/

Qualification requirements and regulations

In the Degree Programme in Fashion and Clothing the qualification requirements and regulations follow the general Degree Regulations of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, available in the address https://www.metropolia.fi/fileadmin/user_upload/Hakutoimisto/Kev%C3%A4t_2018/Degree_Regulations_2018_.pdf
According to the Degree Regulations the student can be granted a degree certificate once she/he has completed all the studies that make up the degree. The degree certificate includes the name of the degree and degree programme, extent of the degree, degree title, and the student's language proficiency.
The degree includes the following studies: core requirement studies (9 ECTS), professional studies in fashion and clothing (128 ECTS), profiling professional studies selected by the student (48 ECTS), elective studies (10 ECTS), work placement (30 ECTS), and Bachelor’s Thesis (15 ECTS). To be able to graduate the student has had to pass her/his studies according to the curriculum and the general qualification requirements.

Profile of the programme

The Degree Programme in Fashion and Clothing of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences is a top educator in its field as a developer of the industry, in an environment of international learning, and as a Nordic partner.
The degree programme:
- prepares specialists with wide expertise for fashion retail and apparel industry
- provides comprehensive management skills in apparel processes
- provides the possibility to profile into Collection and Concept Design or alternatively into Form and Quality Management Studies from the perspective of fashion industry.

Key learning outcomes

The Bachelors of Culture and Arts, specialized in Fashion and Clothing have a wide expertise in the field of fashion. They know the fashion industry inside-out, covering the whole production chain of the apparel branch. The starting point for educating Bachelors of Fashion and Clothing is to teach the total control of the clothing industry processes. This is absorbed already during the studies in the degree programme through versatile industry cooperation and assignments. The Bachelor of Fashion and Clothing can collect information and use it to problem solving in various practical situations.
The Bachelors of Fashion and Clothing have a good command of planning collections and assortments. They know materials and have a good command of the patterns and quality of garments and the manufacturing of apparel. In addition, the Bachelors of Fashion and Clothing have good marketing and business skills and are prepared to forecast future trends. They understand the corporate responsibility of the industry and the meaning of service concepts in their line of business. They also have the special IT skills required by the clothing industry and good team and project skills.
Studies in the Degree Programme in Fashion and Clothing are working life oriented and international. Interdisciplinary and working life oriented co-operation and development projects enable the students to become familiar with the customs and possibilities of the working life. The annual projects and events of the degree programme ensure that the education is up-to-date and develop the students' skills in the specific requirements of the field as well as their interdisciplinary skills.
Moreover, the core competences of universities of applied sciences in Finland have been included in the curriculum of the degree programme (ARENE, Rectors' Conference of Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences, 2010): learning skills, ethics, work community skills, innovation know-how, international competences.

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

Through the special knowledge the Bachelors of Fashion and Clothing have acquired during their studies, they can work in the domestic and international clothing industry as a cooperative, communicative, and initiative-making professional.
The field of work of the Bachelor of Fashion and Clothing can be in international purchasing teams, fashion and clothing industry and service design companies. She/he can work for instance as a master pattern maker, measurer, pattern coordinator, collection designer, buyer, importer, representative, marketing coordinator, or a subcontracting supervisor, according to her/his profile. Often the career begins as an assistant or a secretary on an aforementioned area.

Access to further studies

The students who have graduated from the Degree Programme in Fashion and Clothing can apply for further studies in the field of fashion and clothing. These include Master's studies or specialisation studies in universities of applied sciences or Master's studies at a research university, according to the eligibility criteria of each higher education institution.

Examination regulations, assessment and grading

According to the Degree Regulations of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences course assessment criteria are specified in the course implementation plan. The teacher in charge of the course will be responsible for the assessment. At the beginning of the course, students must be informed on the assessment principles which must be based on the course objectives. Assessment takes primarily place for each course and applies to the students who have registered and been accepted on the course. If necessary, different components of a course may be assessed individually. If the course consists of several components, the teacher may point this out in the assessment principles contained in the implementation plan.
The assessment scale is as follows: excellent (5), very good (4), good (3), very satisfactory (2), satisfactory (1), fail (0) and pass (P). Any deviations of this scale will be decided by the President.

Graduation requirements

The studies (240 ECTS) are completed in accordance with the curriculum.

Mode of study

The studies are full-time studies. The studies in the Degree Programme in Fashion and Clothing are offered mainly as daytime studies.

Level of qualification

Bachelor's Degree (First Cycle)

Workplacement(s) and Work-based Learning

The curriculum of the Bachelor of Fashion and Clothing degree includes 30 ECTS of practical training carried out in clothing enterprises in Finland or abroad. It is the students' own responsibility to find a practical training place, and the parties will sign a training agreement. The student is expected to report on their training period in accordance with the instructions provided. In addition to the practical training period, the student's work experience is increased through working life project studies. Furthermore, the Bachelor’s Thesis (15 ECTS) is always carried out as an industry-initiated development task.

Obligatory or Optional Mobility

The students have an option to take up courses during a student exchange period in our partner schools in the international network. In general, students of Fashion and Clothing may apply for international exchange for one term, but another time period is also possible upon agreement. The student applies for the exchange period in accordance with the instructions provided. The degree programme will support the exchange application if the student has shown sufficient study progress and their graduation will not be delayed due to the exchange. The credits completed during the exchange period will replace a set of previously agreed studies at Metropolia. Each academic year, students from partner universities around the world will study at the degree programme of Fashion and Clothingas exchange students.

Fashion and ClothingBachelor of Culture and Arts, 240 ECTS