Program Overview

Course Overview

The Fashion Design Technology Capstone, denoted as FADN 390, is a comprehensive course designed for students to integrate the skills, concepts, and approaches covered in the Fashion Design Technology major. This integration culminates in the production of a final work that reflects the student's unique focus. The course is centered around a research-informed project that critically engages with how wearable design reflects and contributes to the surrounding culture and society.

Course Details

• Course Code: FADN 390
• Duration: The course spans 18 weeks, with an estimated workload of approximately 300 hours or 16.7 hours per week.
• Points: The course is worth 30 points, with one point estimated to be about 10 hours of work.
• Fees:
  • For domestic students: NZ$2,166.90
  • For international students: NZ$10,471.50
• Lecture Times: Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:00am
• Campus: Te Aro

Entry Restrictions

• Prerequisites: DSDN 371, FADN 201
• Corequisites: None
• Restrictions: None, but students who have already passed similar content courses may not be eligible.

Course Objectives

Students who pass this course should be able to:

1. Identify, scope, and articulate a design opportunity project.
2. Develop and implement interdisciplinary methods, techniques, and strategies.
3. Communicate situated and participatory designs and critical perspectives through text, visual material, and appropriate design tools and formats.
4. Critically reflect on personal design objectives and outcomes in the wider discipline.

Teaching Method

The course includes lectures, studios, and tutorials that require in-person attendance. Lecture recordings are made available for subsequent revision. The class meets for 5 hours across 2 weekly sessions, including lectures and studios, with an additional final presentation session in the Assessment Period.

Assessment

• Phase 1: Discover, Define & Position - 25%
• Phase 2: Collaborate and Co-create - 25%
• Phase 3: Resolution and Presentation - 30%
• Regular in-class tasks (PBAs) - 20%

Mandatory Requirements

There are no mandatory requirements for this course.

What You'll Need to Get

Students are required to provide all materials and equipment necessary for the completion of coursework.

Taught By

The School of Design Innovation — Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation is responsible for teaching this course.

Disclaimer

This course outline may be subject to change.