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FSHN 1105: Fashion Fundamentals
Effective date
September 2020
Department
Fashion Design
School
Continuing Studies
Description
This course introduces students to aesthetics, operations, and ethical issues in the fashion industry and prompts them to develop an awareness of local and international brands, trends, and industries.
Credits
1.5
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 trend awareness
- Analyze and discuss local and global fashion/apparel industries
- Apply aesthetics and proportions within the context(s) of cultural norms
- Develop an awareness of ethical issues in fashion
- Discuss sustainability in relation to the fashion industry
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Total Hours: 30
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, guest speakers, discussion, and research projects.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Written assignments |
|
Assignments |
25 |
In class assignments |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Industry Informational interview |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
2 exams totaling 20% |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10 |
|
|
Participation |
5 |
Professionalism |
Course topics
- Fashion forecasting
- Fashion terminology
- Target markets
- Local and international designers, past and present
- Local and international industry trends
- Ethics in fashion/apparel
- Sustainability in fashion/apparel
- Proportion and aesthetics
- Extracting and translating inspiration
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.