MUO-E1062

The course consists of practice-led studio work and is to be taken in combination with fashion and textile design courses. On the course, students are introduced to the design of advanced knitted fabrics and knitwear. During the course, students explore various digital and physical design methods connected to their chosen focus of knits and knitwear design. The course assignment is linked to the concept designed in the Textile Collection Design, Fashion Collection Design and/or Fashion Collection project course and can be combined with the assignment of the Advanced Printed Fabrics and Finishes Workshop, Advanced 3D-shaping project and Advanced Workshop Project.

Learning outcomes:

• Design knits and knitwear for industrial production on an advanced level and document the results.
• Identify their own aesthetic approach and find their own creative voice in the field of knits and knitwear design.
• Practice experimental, practice-based or conceptual approaches in knits and knitwear design.
• Apply design and process management skills in knits and knitwear design.