Study Guide

Objective

• The students have deepened knowledge of body anatomy and can use clothes according to client´s needs and wishes
• The students have developed analysis as method during style consultation and are able to carry out wardrobe planning
• The students have knowledge about men´s fashion, trends and colors for the season and can give season-based style advice
• The students are familiar with a man’s different stages of life and have an understanding how the stage of life may affect the man
• The students have deepened knowledge about different types of clothing styles and looks
• The students are capable to carry out style consultation for client´s various occasions
• The students have knowledge about dress codes
• The students have further developed the ability to use accessories in looks
• The students can plan, create and evaluate different looks for the client
• The students can apply, analyze and develop looks and an approach that promotes economical, ecological and social sustainability for clothing and accessories, body image, consumtion, fashion and trends for the season, wardrobe and looks

Content

Body Anatomy
Style Consultation and Wardrobe Planning
Men´s Fashion, Trends and Colors for the Season
Men’s Different Stages of Life
Clothing Styles and Looks
Various Occasions
Dress Codes
Accessories in Looks

Location and time

7.1.2025-28.2.2025, Campus Alere.

Materials

Study material on Moodle or according to the lecturer.
Students follow the thesis writing instructions for Novia UAS.
Coggins, D., & O'Brien, G. (2016). Men and style: Essays, interviews, and considerations. Abrams.
Fashionary. (2018). Fashionpedia. Hong Kong: Fashionary International Ltd.
Giertz-Mårtenson, I., Åkesson, B., & Luger, M. (2022). Men's fashion: An untold story. Bokförlaget Langenskiöld.
Mendos, P. (2021). Ten Garments Every Man Should Own: A Practical Guide to Building a Permanent Wardrobe. Toronto: Dundurn.
Schuman, S. (2020). The Sartorialist Man. New York: Rizzoli.
Applications, social media and podcast.

According to the lecturer´s instructions.

Teaching methods

Lectures, narrative method, practical assignments and workshops, research, mood board, discussions and study visit.

Employer connections

For course assignments/workshops are the aim to collaborate with working life.

Exam schedules

Examination consists of submitted assignments. Examination spring 2025. All assignments in all course parts needs to be completed and approved to achieve the final course grade.

Jaanas part, 2cr: Examination consists of two submitted assignments, grade (0-5).
1. Style Analysis, Wardrobe Check-up and Dress Code. The assignment is a written assignment done in pairs. Deadline for submission: February 2025 via Moodle. Grade (0-5) and the pair receive the same grade. Feedback is given via Moodle.
2. Men´s Style Podcast. The assignment is an individual written reflection assignment. Deadline for submission:January- February 2025. Grade (0-5). Good activity/attendance can raise the grade.

The lecturer for 3cr gives more information at the start of the course part.

Instructions for the examination are given by each teacher at the beginning of course part.

Completion alternatives

Approved practical assignments, course assignments/portfolio and activity.
Feedback is given individually or as group feedback after finished course.

Jaanas part, 2cr: one approved assignment and podcast reflection grade (0-5).
Lecturer´s part, 3cr: more information is given at the start of the course part.

Student workload

The students work 27 hours/cr.
In class: 50hrs
Self study: 85hrs
Total: 135hrs

Jaanas part, 2cr:
The students work 27 hours/cr.
In class: 17hrs
Self study: 37hrs
Total: 54hrs

Lecturers part, 3cr:
The students work 27 hours/cr.
In class: 30hrs
Self study: 51hrs
Total: 81hrs

Further information

More information is given at introduction of each course part.

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 his/her 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, pair and/or team). 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 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 fullfilled the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates good or eminently good competence 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 fullfilled the instructions of the assignments.
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

SKV22SK01