FST201 - Design Concepts and Studio II

Subject Title
Design Concepts and Studio II

Subject Description
In this intermediate studio course, students will further explore concepts and principles of design using case studies from the fashion and design world. Through practical application of the design principles and skills acquired in Design I, students engage in critical thinking and in-depth analysis of their own design process through the creation of proposals, and then communicate their objectives through in-class presentations of their finished work. The course will allow the graduate to confidently guide a design project from inception to finished product. Through a series of three dimensional design projects, the student will work with a wide variety of structural materials to learn construction techniques and design as they relate to display and fashion.  Students will gain practical building and application skills, as well as a working knowledge of the design principles of Form, Plane, Structure, Texture and Volume. Through design projects that directly relate to the industry applications of sample design and model manufacture, students will take projects from the initial conceptual exploration through to finished product.

Credit Status
1 Credit

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1. Conceptualize and then fabricate original designs;
2. Research and analyze the application of design principles in contemporary fashion and marketing, and translate that into original designs;
3. Communicate their process, and defend their outcomes;
4. Identify, understand, articulate, and utilize core design elements within their work;
5. Utilize design elements and principles to design clothing, accessories and merchandising concepts;
6. Combine media and materials to create original designs;
7. Demonstrate professional standards by producing and presenting idea boards of fashion programs suitable for client presentations;
8. Give and receive feedback in a receptive manner in an ongoing in-class workshop environment;
9. Demonstrate the ability to be prepared, on-time and to meet deadlines when completing design projects;
10. Understand the value of neat and clean design presentation.

Essential Employability Skills

    •  Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfils the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.

    •  Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.

    •  Execute mathematical operations accurately.

    •  Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.

    •  Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.

    •  Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.

    •  Show respect for diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.

    •  Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.

    •  Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.

Academic Integrity
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Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.

Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecapolytechnic.ca.

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.

Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
Synchronous (live) classes may be delivered in person, in a Flexible Learning space, or online through a Seneca web conferencing platform such as MS Teams or Zoom. Flexible Learning spaces are equipped with cameras, microphones, monitors and speakers that capture and stream instructor and student interactions, providing an in-person experience for students choosing to study online.

Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

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