Study Guide

Objective

• The students understand the importance of esthetics in the field of Beauty and Cosmetics
• The students are familiar with the history of fashion and with important people that had influence on fashion
• The students are familiar with different beauty ideals and style icons through ages
• The students are familiar with the basics of fashion studies and understand its role in society
• The students have knowledge about the social and cultural significance in fashion and clothing
• The students can apply picture analysis on fashion pictures and photographs
• The students can apply, analyze and develop an approach that promotes social, economical and ecological sustainability through ideals, fashion and clothing

Content

Esthetics in Beauty and Cosmetics
History of Fashion and Fashion Profiles
Beauty Ideals and Style Icons Through Ages
Fashion Studies
Social and Cultural Context of Fashion and Clothing
Picture Analysis

Location and time

25.8-31.10.2025 Campus Alere

Materials

Study material on Moodle and according to the lecturer.

Adz, K. & Stone, W. (2018). This is not Fashion: Streetwear Past, Present and Future. London: Thames & Hudson Ltd.
Ander, G. (2016). Den lilla svarta. Modeindustrins mörka baksida. Stockholm: Ordfront.
Bale, K. (2009). Estetik. En introduktion. Göteborg: Daidalos AB.
Barnard, M. (2014). Fashion Theory: an introduction. London: Routledge.
DK Publishing, Inc., publisher, & Hennessy, K. (2019). Fashion: The definitive visual guide (New edition. Second edition.). 1 ex.
Edwards, L. (2017). How to Read a Dress. London: Bloomsbury.
Ehrman, E. (Ed.). (2018). Fashioned from Nature. London: V&A Publishing.
Eldvik, B. (2010). Modemakt – 300 år av kläder. Stockholm: Nordiska Museets Förlag.
Fashionary. (2017). Fashionpedia. The visual dictionary of fashion design. Hong Kong: Fashionary International Ltd.
Fashionary. (2018). The Fashion Business Manual. Hong Kong: Fashionary International Ltd.
Fredriksson, C. (2012). Mode. Malmö: Liber AB.
Kaiser, B. S. (2012). Fashion and Cultural Studies. London: Berg.
Kawamura, Y. (2007, 2017). Fashion-ology. A introduction to Fashion Studies. New York: Berg Publishers.
M. Granger, M. & A. Farnan, S. (2020). (4. uppl.). The Fashion Industry and Its Careers. 1 ex. ​
Muoti – tyylit ja vaatteet kautta aikojen. (2013). Kustannusosakeyhtiö TAMMI.
Severinsson, E., Warkander, P., & Andersson, P. K. (2021). Modevetenskap. (Första upplagan.). 1 ex.​
Stevenson, NJ. (2011). Muodin vuosikymmenet. Kustannusosakeyhtiö TAMMI.
Thomas, S. (2018). Fashion Ethics. London: Routledge.
Welters, L. & Lillethun, A. (Ed). (2011). The Fashion Reader. London: Berg.
Welters, L. & Lillethun, A. (Ed). (2018). Fashion History. London: Bloomsbury.

Magazines, online platforms within the industry, mobile applications and social media.
Students follow the thesis writing instructions for Novia UAS.

Teaching methods

Module meetings / seminars, pair and team work as module workshops, research, mood boards, presentations, narrative method, discussions and guidance.

Employer connections

For module assignments, if suitable, the aim is to collaborate with working life.

Exam schedules

Examination consists of module assignments that are submitted for the module seminar. The last deadline is at the last module seminar. The timetable for modules is presented in Moodle.

1. Module 1 & 2. Aesthetics, Standards and Icons, 0,5sp, deadline: 29.8 via Moodle.
2. Module 3. Fashion Stories and Influencers, 1sp, deadline: 8.9/9.9 via Moodle.
3. Module 4. Fashion Studies, 1sp, deadline: 22.9/23.9 via Moodle.
4. Module 5. Social and Cultural Context in Fashion, 0,5sp, deadline: 6.10/7.10 via Moodle.
5. Participation, activity and commitment affects the final course grade.

Completion alternatives

Approved module assignments for the modules, participation, activity and commitment on Moodle and during mandatory module seminars at campus Alere.
Students commitment and activity during the course are crucial for a successful outcome.
Feedback is given for pairs or for the team at module meetings in class.

Student workload

The student work 27 hours / ECTS.
In class / module meetings: 15 hrs
Self study: 66 hrs
Total: 81 hrs

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 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 module assignments (pair and team). The average of the grades for module assignments form the final grade in the course. The student´s activity during the course and during the pair / team work is important for a successful outcome.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not followed the instructions of the module assignment and shows especially vague competences within the theme.
The module 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 module assignments and demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject.
The content of submitted module 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 module assignments and demonstrates good or eminently good competence within the subject.
The content of submitted module 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 module assignments.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has fulfilled the instructions of the module assignments and demonstrates excellent competence within the subject.
The content of submitted module 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 module assignments.
The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession.

Qualifications

SKV22SK01

Further information

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