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FASH 1204: Fashion Forecasting
Effective date
January 2020
Department
Fashion Arts Merchandising
School
Continuing Studies
Description
This course supports students in cultivating observational skills with a critical eye. Students will apply awareness of fashion and society to foresee trends.
Credits
2.5
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply the forecasting process
- Describe and differentiate between fashion cycles
- Observe current trends in fashion and other industries and how they impact fashion
- Apply presentation skills
- Engage in real-world research for use in forecasting
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 36
Total Hours: 36
Total Hours: 36
Instructional Strategies
Instructors will employ a variety of instructional strategies such as lecture, discussion, and field trips.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Project |
30 |
Fashion forecast |
|
Project |
20 |
Forecasting process |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Observations |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Colour forecasting |
|
Assignments |
10 |
A variety of minor assignments (2-3) |
|
Participation |
10 |
Participation/Professionalism |
Course topics
- Trend life cycles Trend movement and adoption Colour theory and cycles Colour trends Forecasting process Research methods Trend observation Trend identification Lifestyle trends Cultural and historical influences on trends Cultural lens and trends
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.