Does the course offer a global perspective, or does it focus primarily on Western fashion?

The Museum of Modern Art looks at garment histories from all over the world and from a variety of perspectives—ranging from pencil skirts to Tabi boots to Afrofuturism.

Will I learn about current, cutting-edge garment technologies like AI and 3D printing, or is this mostly a history course?

While the course grounds itself in 20th-century and early 21st-century landmark garments, it heavily features current makers to look at where the industry is moving next.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Fashion as Design: Silhouettes and Icons

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Fashion as Design: Silhouettes and Icons

Ce cours fait partie de Spécialisation "Fashion As Design"

Instructeurs : Rachael Schwabe

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Ce que vous apprendrez

Gain design literacy by analyzing how silhouettes in fashion serve as a springboard for contemporary innovation and self-expression.
Engage with the insights of world-class makers and historians to understand the intersection of fashion, design, photography, and history.
Participate in prompts that challenge you to deconstruct and reimagine the functional and symbolic value of your own wardrobe.
Develop a sophisticated vocabulary around how a garment’s shape and silhouette can project power.

Compétences que vous acquerrez

Catégorie : Critical Thinking
Catégorie : Social Impact
Catégorie : Cultural Diversity
Catégorie : Visual Storytelling
Catégorie : Creative Design
Catégorie : Social Sciences
Catégorie : Creativity
Catégorie : Storytelling
Catégorie : Design Elements And Principles
Catégorie : Personal Development
Catégorie : Creative Thinking

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Every garment we choose is a deliberate act of design. This course offers a deep dive into the iconic silhouettes that have defined the last century, shifting your perspective from seeing clothes simply as products to understanding them as social and cultural blueprints.

Through exclusive access to The Museum of Modern Art’s network of designers, historians, and photographers, you will analyze how specific shapes and designs have been used to project power, navigate gender, and redefine the self. Whether you are a student of design, a professional in a creative industry, or a lifelong learner curious about fashion, you will develop a sophisticated vocabulary for the evolution of style. Career Application: This course transforms the study of silhouettes into a professional competency in visual storytelling and cultural trend analysis. By developing a sophisticated vocabulary around how garment shapes project power and navigate identity, you acquire the critical insights necessary to lead high-impact creative direction in marketing, forecast consumer aesthetics, and produce authoritative cultural commentary.

In this course, examples of silhouettes and iconic garments from the 20th century to today serve as a springboard to consider how we use clothing and accessories to project, aspire, and shift our sense of self.

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2 vidéos5 lectures1 devoir

2 vidéosTotal 3 minutes

Preview Fashion as Design1 minute
Curator Paola Antonelli on Crocs2 minutes

5 lecturesTotal 50 minutes

Welcome to the course10 minutes
First Look: This Course in Three Garments10 minutes
Items: Is Fashion Modern?10 minutes
Optional Readings & Resources10 minutes
Optional Prompts for Discussion & Reflection10 minutes

1 devoirTotal 20 minutes

What does fashion mean to you?20 minutes

When we get dressed, the shape our clothes create—a silhouette—is influenced by everything from shifting trends in fashion to what looks and feels good. In this module you will explore how clothing shapes the body and how our ideas about the body shapes the clothing we wear.

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5 vidéos13 lectures

5 vidéosTotal 16 minutes

Dressing Mannequins with Tae Smith7 minutes
Rei Kawakubo. Body Meets Dress, Dress Meets Body–and Become One. 19972 minutes
Curator Paola Antonelli on Spanx3 minutes
Curator Michelle Millar Fisher and Fashion Historian Francesca Granata on Premaman3 minutes
Designer Richard Malone on the Jumpsuit2 minutes

13 lecturesTotal 130 minutes

Welcome to Module 210 minutes
In the Museum10 minutes
Shape10 minutes
Look Book: Shape10 minutes
Augment10 minutes
Look Book: Augment10 minutes
Free10 minutes
Look Book: Free10 minutes
Fashion Historian Lauren Downing Peters and Co-Founder of Universal Standard Alexandra Waldman on Non-Sample Size Clothing10 minutes
Review of Module 210 minutes
Optional Readings & Resources10 minutes
Optional Prompts for Reflection & Discussion10 minutes
Optional Mid-Course Survey10 minutes

What makes a garment iconic? Sometimes it’s the power of the wearer’s personality, or a person’s role—from an athlete to the military—that elevates an ordinary item to fashion’s mainstream. In this module you’ll consider how the clothing we wear reflects who you are and what you want to become.

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4 vidéos11 lectures

4 vidéosTotal 16 minutes

On Site in Los Angeles: Recreating Bruce Lee's Tracksuit8 minutes
Curator Stephanie Kramer on Sports Jerseys2 minutes
Pushpamala N. The Navarasa Suite, from the series Bombay Photo Studio. 20032 minutes
Designer Ruth E. Carter on Afrofuturism4 minutes

11 lecturesTotal 110 minutes

Welcome to Module 310 minutes
In the Studio10 minutes
Legacies10 minutes
Look Book: Legacies10 minutes
Iteration10 minutes
Look Book: Iteration10 minutes
Futurity10 minutes
Look Book: Futurity10 minutes
Review of Module 310 minutes
Optional Readings & Resources10 minutes
Optional Prompts for Reflection & Discussion 10 minutes

Reflect on your journey through Fashion, Silhouettes, Icons and complete a final assessment.

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The Museum of Modern Art

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No prior knowledge of fashion, design, or art history is needed to complete this course.

Coursera currently provides certificates of completion, but MoMA does not offer additional accreditation at this time.

This course will show you how to decode the underlying social signals of clothing. It also provides insights into production systems and the socio-cultural impact of garments and the clothing industry.

No prior design background is required to complete this course! The optional creative prompts and final project focus on design literacy and critical analysis, making it highly accessible whether you are a student of design, a professional in the industry, or someone just looking to think more about what you wear.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.