vcc.ca
FSHN 2215: Fashion Portfolio
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Fashion Design
School
Continuing Studies
Description
The fashion portfolio is an essential tool to showcase a designer's skills and aesthetic. In this course, students will conceptualize, realize and produce an industry-standard digital portfolio of their work throughout the program.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
FSHN 2101.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Communicate designs, ideas, and mood as part of a cohesive collection
- Critically edit, select, and curate creative work
- Use design software to create a digital portfolio
- Research and source creative skills and techniques
- Consider various portfolio formats and delivery
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 25.5
Total Hours: 45.5
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 25.5
Total Hours: 45.5
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, case studies, research projects, problem solving, and model making.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C (60%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Portfolio |
35 |
Final Portfolio |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Portfolio research & development |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Portfolio curation & personal voice |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Portfolio execution & resource management |
|
Participation |
5 |
Professionalism |
Course topics
- Portfolio curation
- Branding
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Communicating your aesthetic and message through different mediums
- Developing your voice
- Skills resourcing and development
- Portfolio elements, format & supplementary materials
- Using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign for portfolio design
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.