Study Guide

Objective

• The students have knowledge of the seasonal fashion and trends from fashion houses and collections
• The students have the ability to adapt the seasonal fashion and trends for clients
• The students have knowledge of trend analysis and its theories as well as the work of the trend forecaster
• The students have an insight into current street fashion in their own environment through the trend analysis method
• The students can collect material from various sources and compile trend reports
• The students can analyze, plan, execute and evaluate seasonal looks for the client
• The students share and take to heart knowledge and experiences within the student group
• The students can apply, analyze and develop looks and working methods that promote economic, ecological and social sustainability and consumption of the seasonal fashion and trends

Content

Seasonal Fashion and Trends
Fashion Houses and Collections
Seasonal Looks for the Client
Trend Analysis and Trend Forecaster´s Work
Street Fashion
Trend Reports

Location and time

7.1.2025-28.2.2025 Campus Alere.

Materials

Study material on Moodle.
Students follow the thesis writing instructions for Novia UAS.

Teaching methods

Lectures, discussions, workshops, research, trend analysis, mood boards and teamwork.

Employer connections

For course assignment is the aim to cooperate with working life and study visit within working life.

Exam schedules

Examination consists of submitted assignments. Deadline is in February-March 2025.

Completion alternatives

Approved practical assignments and course assignments and activity.
Group feedback is given after finished course.

Student workload

The students work 27 hours/cr.
In class: 21hrs
Self study: 60hrs
Total: 81hrs

Further information

More information is given at course introduction.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from own point of view

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is evaluated based on grades (0-5) for assignments (individual and team) and for activity. The average of the grades for assignments form the final grade in the course.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not followed the instructions of the assignment and shows especially vague competences and understanding within the theme.
The assignments are inadequate or lacking.
The student has not participated or contributed anything during the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has partly followed the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject.
The content of submitted assignments are satisfactory.
The student has participated in the course, but the commitment and activity have been low or satisfactory.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has almost or has fulfilled the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates good or eminently good competence and good understanding within the subject.
The content of submitted assignments are good or eminently good.
The student has participated or participated actively in the course and demonstrates commitment for content of the course and course assignments.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has fulfilled the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates excellent competence and a complete understanding within the subject.
The content of submitted assignments are excellent and exceptionally executed.
The student has been active during the course and demonstrates extra commitment and interest for content of the course and course assignments.
The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession.

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites