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Fashion and Style I

Course developer

Prior knowledge

MākZ1005, Philosophy, Culture and Art

Course abstract

Fashionable ideas from a historical perspective. Characteristics of the dress and the ideal of the era. Expressions of the garment composition. Basic principles and factors of styling and visual image. Fashion research methodology.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge - understanding of the style of fashion and the historical development of fashion, the basic principles of the design of costume styles - defense of practical works;
Skills - to analyze critically, compare and evaluate the characteristics of costume styles in the design of clothing composition and image; work individually and in groups and demonstrate IT skills in the development of independent work - practical works;

Competence - ability to formulate and explain word-related terms; ability to understand the fashion multidisciplinarity of the costume as a socio-economic, anthropological, social psychological and artistic system, the ability to conduct a fashion study, systematize and present the acquired information - presentations

Course Content(Calendar)

Full time intramural studies:
1. Concepts: dress, clothes, fashion, costume, style, image, image. Clothing functions and division (1 lecture, 1 practical work)
2. Fashion ideas and turning points in the history of costumes (1 lecture, 1 practical work)
3. Means of expression of clothing composition, basic elements of design (1 lecture, 1 practical work).
4. Types of clothing styles (1 lecture, 1 practical work)
5. Style and personality. Seasonal typology (1 lecture, 1 practical work)
6. Height types. Visual body correction with the help of clothes (1 lecture, 1 practical work)
7. Wardrobe assembly: formation of clothing capsules (1 lecture, 1 practical work)
8. Fashion and style research methodology: sources of inspiration, associations, fashion news, clothing collection planning and modeling (1 lecture, 1 practical work)

Part time extramural studies:

All topics specified for full time studies are accomplished, but the number of contact hours is one half of the number specified in the calendar

Requirements for awarding credit points

85% of contact classes visited
Developed and defended practical works
Presentations successfully presented

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Students are informed about the topics, tasks and requirements of the practical work in a timely manner. Individual consultations are available.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Practical works - assessment in 10 point system
Presentations - meeting the requirements, presentation

Compulsory reading

1. Beijs B. Stila akadēmija. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2013.
2. Freimanis I. Laiks, laikmets, mode. Rīga: „Modris”, 1998.
3. Ķestere I. Lietišķā etiķete. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2007.
4. Magele B. Stila harmonija. Rīga: Jumava, 2004.
5. Modes dizaina rokasgrāmata. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2014.
5. Stevenson N.J. Modes vēsture. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2011.
6. Palomo–Lovinska N. Pasaules ietekmīgākie modes dizaineri. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2014.
7. Parute E. Stila un modes enciklopēdija. Rīga: Jumava, 2010.
8. Roulands–Vorns L. Tērpi: enciklopēdija. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2002.
9. Vorslija H. Mode. 100 būtiskas idejas. Rīga: Jāņa Rozes apgāds, 2013.

Further reading

1. Dubska Ž. Rīdzinieces noslēpumi. Modes un stila lietpratējas rokasgrāmata. Rīga: Jumava, 2017.
2. Gabrielsone M. Lookbook meitenēm. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2018.
3. Lesīte I. Stila noslēpumi. Rīga: Jumava, 2013.
4. Leiškalne-Roka G., Ševeļovs D. Stils. Rīga: Stila Ceļvedis, 2018.
5. Meijers–Stablē B. 12 modistes, kas izmainīja vēsturi. Rīga: SIA “J.L.V.”, 2017.
6. Palma S., Šolca U. Tava stila rokasgrāmata. Apģērbs. Aksesuāri. Krāsas. Rīga: Jumava, 2012.
7. Skara N. Mazliet modes un svaiga gaisa. Rīga: Jumava, 2018.
8. Vasiļjevs A. Skaistums cauri gadsimtiem. Rīga: Jumava, 2016.
9. Vasiļjevs A. Eiropas modes vēsture. Rīga: Jumava, 2014.
10. Vasiļjevs A. Modes likteņi. Rīga: Jumava, 2012.
11. Fashion: a history from the 18th to the 20th century: the collection of the Kyoto Costume Institute. Texts R. Koga, R. Nii, J. Nishiyama; chief editor A. Fukai. Köln: Taschen, 2015. 645 p.
12. Sposito S. Fabrics in Fashion Design: The Way Successful Fashion Designers Use Fabrics. Promopress, 2017.
13. De la Fressange I. Parisian Chic Look Book: What Should I Wear Today?. Flammarion, 2017.
14. Drudi E. Fashion Details: 4000 Drawings. Prestel, 2015.
15. Fashionary A4 Men (Black. Fashionary, 2017.
16. Fashionary A4 Women (Black). Fashionary, 2017.
17. Fashionary A5 Men (Black). Fashionary, 2017.
18. Fashionary A5 Women (Black). Fashionary, 2017.
19. Fogg M. The Dress 100 ideas that changed fashion forever. London: Goodman, 2014.
20. Rees A. Curated Closet: Discover Your Personal Style and Build Your Dream Wardrobe. Virgin Books, 2017.
21. Johnston L. Fashion in Detail: 19th Century. Thames and Hudson, 2016.
22. Sims J. Icons of Women's Style. Laurence King, 2015.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Žurnāls "Pastaiga". ISSN 1407-3277
2. Žurnāls. Stila ilustrētā rokasgrāmata. Izdevniecība Dienas žurnāli. ISSN 2256-0459
3. Žurnāls Vouge. Pieejams: https://www.vogue.com/fashion

Notes

Compulsory or optional course in TF Professional Bachelor's study program "Design and Crafts"