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Transforming the Fashion Business SpecializationParsons School of Design, The New School

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Fashion design is about looking to the future to innovate for today, but it is important to understand the foundation of the design process. In this course, you will learn about technological developments in fashion design, 3D and digital printing, and artisanal design and craftsmanship. You’ll explore building your brand through design aesthetics, materials, silhouettes and fit. You’ll discover the importance of collaboration with other designers and how new modes of thinking and inspiration are integral to the design process. Finally, you’ll examine the future of fashion forecasting, and how the observation of trends, social movements, politics, environmentalism, and pop culture are crucial to  building your brand strategy.
In this course, you'll be learning from the following Parsons faculty and industry experts:
- Gabi Asfour, Parsons Faculty, Founder & Creative Director, threeASFOUR
- Keanan Duffty, Parsons Faculty
- Susanna Moyer, Parsons Faculty
- Joshua Williams, Parsons Faculty

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Transforming the Fashion Business Specialization

Intermediate Level

At least 2 years of experience in fashion design or other creative industry

Approx. 10 hours to complete

English

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What you will learn

Innovative new design process techniques based on original research
How to apply environmentally friendly initiatives to product development
Ways to demonstrate partnership with other brands
Ability to assess the sociocultural relationship between society and fashion

Skills you will gain

Trend Analysis
ethical design and production
Collaboration
Innovation
design technique

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Course 2 of 3 in the

Transforming the Fashion Business Specialization

Intermediate Level

At least 2 years of experience in fashion design or other creative industry

Approx. 10 hours to complete

English

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Keanan Duffty

Parsons Faculty

Parsons School of Design

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3 Courses

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Parsons School of Design, The New School

For more than a century, Parsons School of Design has been inspired by the transformative potential of design. Today, the school’s groundbreaking academic programs carry forward that mission, making Parsons the number one design school in the U.S. and among the top three globally. At the heart of a comprehensive university — The New School — Parsons draws on a range of academic fields to deliver a uniquely interdisciplinary education enriched by the resources of its home in New York City and branch campus in Paris. Here, the next generation of creative leaders engage in real-world learning and develop as critical thinkers and makers grappling with the pressing issues of our time.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

3 hours to complete

The Fashion Design Process

3 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 43 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes

10 videos

Introduction to the Fashion Design Course1mModule 1 Introduction: The Fashion Design Process53sInstructor Introduction: Gabi Asfour2mIncorporating Innovation Into the Design Process5mExploring Different Design Processes Through Collaboration4mHow to Experiment with 3D Design4mExperimenting with Draping, Assembling, and Constructing7mResearching Fashion: Science, Nature, History, and Architecture4mDefining Silhouette and Shape10mModule Review: Innovation, New Materials & Technology, Different Design Techniques1m

3 readings

Fashion Design Instructor Profiles10mGo Even Further with Parsons10mModule 1 Readings10m

2 practice exercises

Module 1: Reflective Writing30mModule 1 Quiz30m

Week2

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Fashion Design: A Sustainable Approach

In this module, we will discuss the integration of artisanal and local made-by-hand design and craftsmanship into the design process. Through the lens of 20th century pop culture, we’ll find out how surface pattern design has reverberated through the fashion of the last century and into this millennium. We will also discuss provenance and heritage and ask who owns an idea, and where homage crosses over into appropriation.

2 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 42 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes

8 videos

Module 2 Introduction: Fashion Design: A Sustainable Approach1mIntegrating Craftsmanship into the Design Process5mThe Historical Origins of Sustainable Sourcing and Manufacturing6mSurface Pattern Textiles and the Design Process9mResilience and Success in the Fashion Industry: The Case of Cristóbal Balenciaga3mShifting Gears: Design Practices in Response to Changing Consumer Demands7mDistribution and Supply Chain: Local and Carbon Neutrality6mModule Review: Artisanal/Local Made-by-Hand Design, Experimenting with Draping, Craft, Pattern Cutting, Work in Volume, Sustainable Sourcing and Manufacturing1m

1 reading

Module 2 Reading10m

2 practice exercises

Module 2: Reflective Writing30mModule 2 Quiz30m

Week3

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Collaborative Design

2 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 37 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes

9 videos

Module 3 Introduction: Collaborative Design43sInstructor Introduction: Susanna Moyer1mThe Art of Effective Collaboration6mNew Modes of Interdisciplinary Thinking6mDeveloping an Open Design Approach4mUnderstanding Materiality: Innovation and Sustainability6mGenerating Possibilities in Fashion Through New Technologies5mCreating Products for Multiple End Uses3m Module Review: Collaborating with other designers, Integrating new modes of thinking, understanding materiality, open source and sustainable approaches. 1m

1 reading

Module 3 Reading10m

2 practice exercises

Module 3: Reflective Writing30mModule 3 Quiz30m

Week4

Week 4

4 hours to complete

Fashion Trends: Interpretation, Observation and Intuition

4 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 39 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes

9 videos

Module 4 Introduction: Fashion Trends: Interpretation, Observation, and Intuition58sInstructor Introduction: Joshua Williams1mIntepreting Fashion Trends: Knowing, Predicting, and Forecasting9mWhat Shapes Culture? Decrypting the Social and Cultural Shifts Around Us3mContext and Meaning: Fashion Through the Lens of Social Studies, Anthropology, and History5mMaterial and Textile Innovation: The Application of Fashion and Textiles in Other Industries3mCreating a Holistic Framework: Inspiration from Cross-Industry Trend Shifts4mCreating a Sustainable Dyeing Color Palette9mModule Review: Fashion Trends: Interpretation, Observation, and Intuition1m

1 reading

Module 4 Reading10m

2 practice exercises

Module 4: Reflective Writing30mModule 4 Quiz30m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM FASHION DESIGN

by SKApr 24, 2022

Loved the course content, specially multi-functional design module where the professor says - 'Data is the new black'.

and the sub mudule : Creating products for multiple end users.

by YYFeb 24, 2022

Very relvent information with a holistic appapproach

by BOFeb 17, 2022

I learnt so much from this course; from finding inspiration to defining shaps and silhoutte and sustainability of fashion. it is packed full.

by AIJan 30, 2023

Thoroughly unsightful adding to my prior knowledge.

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About the Transforming the Fashion Business Specialization

In this specialization, you will analyze the fashion business and how it must evolve into a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable manifestation of itself. You’ll explore the “slow fashion” movement, the historical underpinnings of the current fashion system, and imperatives for a more holistic, sustainable future. You’ll look at the design process from the perspective of analytical and statistical trend forecasting and how to bring new strategies and technologies into your design approach, all while maintaining an awareness of social movements and cultural shifts. And finally, you’ll learn how fashion retail can create memorable, immersive, and innovative experiences that help you and your brand stay relevant in an age of increasing competition and shifting consumer models.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
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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.
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. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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.
What background knowledge is necessary?
This course is open to all who are interested in learning about the fashion business. Previous experience in fashion or in a creative field is recommended, but not required.
Is this course truly 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?
This course is completely online. There is no need to attend any class in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
What does this course cover?
In this course, you will learn about technological developments in fashion design, 3D and digital printing, and artisanal design and craftsmanship. You’ll explore building your brand through design aesthetics, materials, silhouettes and fit. You’ll discover the importance of collaboration with other designers and how new modes of thinking and inspiration are integral to the design process. Finally, you’ll examine the future of fashion forecasting, and how the observation of trends, social movements, politics, environmentalism, and pop culture are crucial to building your brand strategy.
Where can I find the suggested supplementary reading?
Please consult the course guide for the list of supplementary reading. The purpose of the supplemental readings is to learn more about the topic(s) covered in this course. Please note these materials are strictly optional for those who want to invest in the purchase, and they are not required to complete the course.

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