Design Software in Fashion and Clothing (5 cr)

Objective

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.

Content

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.

Location and time

Tuition in Campus Arabia from 30 October to 11 December 2024

Materials

Learning materials given and litterature recommended by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Tuition in Finnish: lectures, guided assignments and a portfolio

Employer connections

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Exam schedules

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International connections

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Completion alternatives

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Student workload

1 cr = 27 h student's effort

Content scheduling

Lectures (in between individual work, guidance available):
30.10. Kick off
1.11. Photoshop
6.11. / 8.11. / 13.11. / 20.11. Illustrator
27.11. InDesign
4.12. Review
11.12. Closing - presentation of portfolios

Further information

The course announcements, materials and assignments will be saved in the OMA workspace.

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assignments: performing the assignments accordingly and on schedule
Attendance: at least 80%
Final assignment: expressive and technical quality of the portfolio

Qualifications

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