ECTS 10:

This project covers all phases of the design process from research and experiments to sketching and realization to styling and planning and executing a photoshoot and presentation. Students will design a fashion collection in their own design signature. They will deepen their knowledge of construction and material selection. During this project, students will apply presentation techniques such as mood boards, fashion drawings and technical drawings (work sheets). At least one outfit will be made – depending on the level of the course. The visual documentation will be presented as a portfolio, as an Instagram account or in other ways.   

This course is only available for students, with a profound knowledge about processing technologies, pattern making and construction and who are trained in working with the respective equipment (industrial sewing machines).

Based on your interest and current knowledge you will be able to apply for one of these semester projects:

• Collection Project Sustainable Fashion (B3_11c)
• Collection Project Sportswear (B3_11b) *
• Collection Project Creative Identity (B4_16b) *
• Collection Project Knitdesign (B4_16c; knowledge of making knitted fabrics and designing knitwear is a prerequisite) *

*B3_11b, B4_16b and B4_16c will be mainly in German with adequate supervision and support in English.

ECTS 5:

In this project (B4_18), you will develop textile designs based on forms and motifs. You will learn different techniques and technologies of the textile industry with a focus on textile printing and then apply selected techniques of textile surface design with a focus on screen printing. You will experiment with colours and the possibilities of textile design and develop an understanding of the interplay of technical, aesthetic and functional aspects.

To attend this course, you should bring basic knowledge of pixel-based software such as Photoshop.

This course will be mainly in German with adequate supervision and support in English.

ECTS: 5 or 6

Based on your interest and current knowledge (courses attended at the home university already) you will be able to apply for one of the following courses:

• CAD Fashion 1 (B2_09 – entrance level; 6 ECTS): Students will learn about the basics (layout software) and start creating their own portfolio.
• CAD Fashion 2 (B3_13 – 5 ECTS): Requires basic software knowledge.  Students develop digital design concepts and visualize their ideas (3D; technical drawings etc.) by using software widely used in the fashion industry. A more advanced portfolio will be developed.
• CAD Fashion 3 (B6_27 - advanced level only; 6 ECTS): In this project, students will develop their own digital portfolio. This includes creating digital color and design concepts and presenting designs digitally by using garment-specific software and multimedia tools. Students will develop a consistent portfolio concept for their work and implement it professionally. Furthermore, they will analyze, reflect, and present practical experiences and integrate independent work methods in the process. At the end of this project, there will be a presentation of each digital portfolio.

All three courses will be mainly in German with adequate supervision and support in English.

ECTS: 5

In this project you will develop thematic presentation concepts in a team. Based on this, you will then use different forms of fashion presentation, organize fashion presentations (e.g. for a fashion show, fashion blog, exhibitions pop up shop etc.), create viral marketing concepts and implement them by applying project and time management tools. As a result you will develop negotiation and leadership skills while working constructively in a team.

This course will be mainly in German with adequate supervision and support in English.