STUDY PROGRAMME
Fashion and Textile Design

AFAM CODE
ABTEC37

DISCIPLINARY AREA
Fashion design

DISCIPLINARY FIELD
Pattern making

CREDITS
12

APPROACH
Theoretical/project-based

This course sees the application of the techniques previously acquired in the Textile lab 1 and Draping and moulage 1 modules, having as a goal the definition and creation of three-dimensional pieces and prototypes linked to the textile and clothing field. Thanks to the practical experience in the Textile lab 2 module, the students learn textile decoration and handling techniques, such as traditional and digital printing, that, together with the previously acquired techniques, allow for the creation of personal and experimental textile work to be used in the students' clothing collections. The course also includes further study of the draping technique in Draping and moulage 2, to make students self-sufficient in the creation of garments for their collection. The students will also understand how pattern-making changes from working on a mannequin to creating flat (industrial) patterns.

The total credits for this course are 12, divided as follows:

• TEXTILE LAB 2: 6 CFA

• DRAPING E MOULAGE 2: 6 CFA

TEXTILE LAB 2

At the end of this course, students will be able to show they:

• Know and are able to apply techniques of artisanal and digital printing

• Manage repeat patterns and modules, making considerations on their use.

• Know and are able to choose printing bases in relation to the collection

• Put together a book that contains concepts, sketches and variants, as well as the relevant indications for a prints collection that can be used for a fashion collection

DRAPING AND MOULAGE 2

At the end of this course, students will be able to show they can:

• Understand the rules of advanced draping

• Understand the behaviour of fabrics in relation to a piece, shape and style of the garment in the category of coats

• Know how to turn a canvas prototype into a paper pattern

• Handle fabrics and drape original and personal pieces in the category of coats

With reference to the project theme, and through front lectures, workshops, and specific revisions:

TEXTILE LAB 2

The students will learn and complete the study of the textile surface handling techniques (including silk-screen printing, block-printing, stencil...), creating a fabric collection with traditional and digital prints, that can be used for a clothing collection and is complete with reference images, sketches, modules, variants and repeat layout.

DRAPING AND MOULAGE 2

The students will study advanced draping techniques in detail, focusing on variants of coats and sleeves, with an in-depth study of collars and closure details. Also, specific attention will be dedicated to the transition from working on a mannequin to flat pattern making (industrial).

TEXTILE LAB 2

This is a theoretical/practical course and takes place in the Textile Lab.

During the course, the students will carry out the following didactic activities, which may vary depending on the projects that will be developed:

• Front lectures

• Development of individual projects

• Individual study and research

• Laboratories

• Exercises and revisions

• Individual sessions and tutoring

• Field trips

DRAPING AND MOULAGE 2

This is a theoretical/practical course and takes place in the Tailoring Lab.

During the course, the students will carry out the following didactic activities, which may vary depending on the projects that will be developed:

• Front lectures

• Development of individual projects

• Individual study and research

• Laboratories

• Exercises and revisions

• Individual sessions and tutoring

• Field trips

Assessment criteria may include:

• TEXTILE LAB 2: Submission of papers, projects and research work

• DRAPING AND MOULAGE 2: Submission of practical exercises, projects and papers

Further details on the specific tests will be given by the professor.

The final grade for this course will result from the weighted average of its modules.

RECOMMENDED

• Knowles, L.A. (2005) The Practical Guide to Patternmaking for Fashion Designers. Junior, Misses, and Women. Fairchild publications NY.

• Amaden-Crawford, C. (2006) A Guide to Fashion Sewing. 4th ed., New York, Fairchild Publications.

Further didactic material and bibliographic references can be given by the professors during the course in the form of notes, as well as recommendations for readings and movies. A lot of this material, together with other supporting and in-depth study material, can be consulted online in MyNaba, in the Library section.