TR
11111

COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

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Course Name
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
Spring
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Course Type
Required
Course Level
-
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Student will be able to formulate a problem statement.
  • Student will be able to use a system of reference and bibliography.
  • Student will be able to do independent literature research.
  • Student will be able to structure a substantial academic paper.
  • Student will be able to look critically at their own writing.
  • Student will be able to create a synthesis of various primary and secondary sources.
  • Student will be able to present the results of their academic research in an oral presentation to an audience of peers.
Course Description

 



Course Category

 Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction: what is academic research? What is an academic text? reading exercise, discussion
2 Lecture: How to formulate a research question; how to find a suitable subject; exercise in finding library sources online; preparation for ass. I Bring laptop; Read the manual “writing a graduation thesis” (included in the syllabus of this course); think about research field
3 The purpose and place of references Writing exercise: footnotes preparation for assignment II (summary of basic texts in your field of research) Hand in assignment I: big question, little question + 1 title of an academic text that will further your research
4 Research methods The use of sources; primary, secondary Prepare oral presentation of your subject; what kind of sources will you use for answering the ‘little question’?
5 How to handle the writing process and how to avoid plagiarism. Writing exercise; compare three texts Read your basic texts and bring them to class
6 Creating a bibliography Exercise: create part of your bibliography Turn in assignment II (summary of basic texts, 1000 words with footnotes) This text will be the first chapter of your thesis
7 Group appointments with teacher; feedback on assignment II Bring a proposal for sources for chapter 2 of your thesis
8 Introduction to assignment V Write and turn in assignment III: Proposal for the structure of the thesis with a definitive problem statement, a table of contents and a bibliography
9 Individual appointments with teacher for feedback on assignment 3 Keep writing and prepare questions for feedback session
10 Review of the Semester  
11 Holiday
12 Individual appointments Bring results of your research
13 Evaluation of the course; preparation for final submission Turn in assignment V: Draft version of the thesis (Introduction, 2 chapters, conclusion)
14 Review of draft papers (individual appointments) Prepare questions for feedback session
15 Power Point presentations (assignment 5) Assignment VI Turn in final version of thesis
16 Review of the Semester  
Course Notes/Textbooks All the information about the course, plus the Manual: How to write a Graduation Thesis are included in the syllabus belonging to this course
Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
4
40
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
20
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
4
64
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
6
2
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
4
4
Presentation / Jury
4
1
Project
14
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
Final Exams
1
14
    Total
110

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
 Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to independently develop and design a collection.

 X
2

To be able to apply industrial requirements, knowledge of material & usage and know-how knowledge in the creation of high quality fashion products.

 X
3

To have  a research oriented awareness of design, and being able to do design research individually.

 X
4

To be able to use a foreign language at a good and advanced level.

 X
5

To develop entrepreneurship- and managerial skills for a future professional practice.

 X
6

To be able to follow, observe and analyze the news issues, changes and trends in contemporary design and art in such a way that they can be integrated into design practice.

 X
7

To have an ability to use digital information and communication technologies at a level that is adequate to the discipline of fashion design.

 X
8

To recognize, analyze and integrate within their practice the particular local and regional needs and developments of their profession.

 X
9

To develop an ongoing analytical and professional approach to academic and design research.

 X
10

To be able to recognize the need and importance of a personal lifelong learning attitude towards their chosen area of interest.

 X
11

To be able to understand, interpret and apply theoretical  knowledge in fashion design.

 X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 

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