Functional Layered Clothing (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the students are able to:
• recognize the importance of layered clothing in maintaining thermal balance and improving the performance.
• take into account the requirements of layered clothing in product development.
• identify the functional needs of the target group.
• use different patterning methods and software suitable for product development.
• analyze and combine different clothing materials in a way that is beneficial to layered clothing.
• take into account the looseness related to layered clothing and the requirements of different materials in pattern making.
• perceive the supply network of materials and accessories in Finland and globally.
• justify and decide on the use of appropriate materials and accessories.
• make patterns and instructions for challenging functional layered clothing in standard size and grade them.
• understand the importance of industrial working methods in producing high-quality counter samples.
• comment on the quality and fit of the counter samples and analyze the possible development needs of the style and instructions from the manufacturing point of view.

Content

Getting to know functional clothing with special consideration for layered clothing. Patterning different layered styles. Fixing the fit of clothing by developing patterns. Documenting production instructions by using different software. Making or manufacturing a counter sample for the evaluation of expert teams. Differentiation and reporting in the instructions of the required material suppliers for the counter sample. Instructions and measurement tables for the garment. The importance of a high-quality counter sample as part of quality control in manufacture.

Prerequisites

Competencies corresponding to the goals of the Fashion and Clothing module Quality Control, and the course Clothing Physiology and Ergonomics.

Teaching methods

Interactive lecture
Problem based learning
Guided assignments
Small group tutorial
Individual tutoring

Location and time

Arabia, Helsinki

Learning materials and recommended literature

Fashion Patternmaking Techniques (1, 2 ja 3), How to make ... for Women and Men. Antonio Donnamo. Promopress
Tuuleen ja tuiskuun, Ulkoilupukineen valmistaminen. Seija Tikkanen. Opetushallitus
Vaatteet ja haasteet. Tanja Risikko, Ritva Marttila-Vesalainen. WSOY
Supplementary material given by the lecturer and literature

Alternative completion methods of implementation

N/A

Internship and working life connections

N/A

Exam dates and retake possibilities

N/A

International connections

N/A

Student workload

1 credit = 27 hours of student work

Content scheduling

N/A

Further information for students

N/A

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment 30 %
Learning assignments 70 %

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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