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FSHN 2205: Overseas Production
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Fashion Design
School
Continuing Studies
Description
The fashion industry is a global industry, and the fashion designer will often need to communicate with production partners all over the world. In this course, the student will be introduced to offshore production, and the communication techniques required for working in real-world global business environments.
Credits
1.5
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
FSHN 1215, FSHN 1301.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Create detailed specification (spec) sheets and technical packages (tech packs) for offshore production
- Apply resourcefulness in material and labor sourcing
- Plan an off-shore production cycle
- Discuss relevant laws, regulations, and restrictions in importing and exporting
- Discuss ethical issues inherent in offshore production
- Consider language and cultural barriers in communication
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
PLAR will be assessed by the Department according to standardized practice and using one or more of the following components: challenge exam, products/portfolio, demonstration, interview, and/or external evaluation.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 13
Total Hours: 33
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 13
Total Hours: 33
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, research projects, problem solving, simulation, model making, and case studies.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C (60%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
30 |
In-class assignments |
|
Project |
20 |
Resource project |
|
Assignments |
15 |
|
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10 |
Quizzes |
|
Final Exam |
20 |
|
|
Participation |
5 |
Professionalism |
Course topics
- Introduction to offshore production
- Sourcing
- Lead times for quotes, sampling, and production
- Logistics
- Laws, regulations and restrictions in importing and exporting
- Offshore sales
- Specs & tech packs for offshore production
- Language vs. visual communications
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Ethical issues in offshore production
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.