THEORY OF FASHION DESIGN

패션디자인에 관련된 일반적인 이론을 익힘으로써 패션산업의 주요부분인 디자인 분야를 이해하고 창의적인 디자인을 전개할 수 있는 능력을 키운다.

The class aims to provide students with the following key skills: An ability to collect original primary and secondary research data from multiple sources An ability to understand the basic functions of the fashion system An ability to communicate and contextualize a research subject An ability to understand the basic design principals (form, color, material, concept) An ability to develop a basic concept for fashion design An ability to develop design for a given brief An ability to communicate a design outcome to a fashion literate audience An ability to visualize and fabricate a basic design

Attendance: if a student misses more than 30% of the classes (more than 4 missed classes) it will result in an F grade. Late arrival (past 20 min) : 3 times late arrival will result in a deduction of attendance percentage. Medical related absence is in accordance with the university's attendance policy. Referencing: You must reference the artist / author of any research material you collect. If the author is unknown, you must provide the source. Material: Please bring adequate material as advised. In the most cost-effective way, please have a variety of media, paper qualities and formats with you. This is your responsibility! Please bring all your work to the tutorials and reviews! Assignments are given on a weekly basis. All classes are in English

Mid (30%) and final exams (40%) are marked holistically Progress= Assignments and work ethics in class Grades A+=Outstanding A= Very Good B=Good C=Satisfactory D=pass F=Unsatosfactory

THIS CLASS IS FOR YEAR 1 Fashion design students. Fashion design year 1 students will have priority in this class. 이 수업은 패션디자인과 1학년 학생들을 위한 수업이다 If you are not sure if you can take the class- please contact the professor in advance a.ruth@kmu.ac.kr ==exchange students== Although this is a year 1 class - art and design major is preferred

Skills from the class are the foundation from most subsequent classes. (Design or theory based) The class is an introduction to fashion design and the creative industry- it should help students to further situate their practice and to develop their own aesthetics and preferences.