Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- design functional products for different uses
- identifies different functional and intelligent materials and their uses
- develops a technology-based product at concept level
- apply existing smart technologies to wearable products

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course is face-to-face at the campus. It contains lectures and practical tasks.
More detailed schedule will be published on the first day of the course.

Timing and attendance

Requires active presence during scheduled days.

Learning environment

LAB
- 3D printing room
- pattern cutting and sewing rooms
Excursions to companies and/or fairs possible.

Student time use and work load

Building the know-how requires active participation.
The course is devided into three parts:
- Functional product's design and materials
- 3D printing for clothing
- What are "smart textiles"?

The first two parts contain practical tasks and experimentation. The third contains information retrieval and presentation.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Basic know-how (equal to first year studies) about textile materials, pattern cutting and sewing.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Failed (0)

Fail if the previous not fullfilled.

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

Student is able to
- recognize several functional textiles, products and technologies
- design and manufacture a functional clothing and accessory collection according to a separate criteria (provided by the teacher on the first day)

Practical tasks and presentations have been handed-in according to the schedule.
Practical tasks' quality meet the criteria.
min. 80% presence unless otherwise agreed with the teacher.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- plan thecompany's business from a strategic and sustainable perspective
- assess the importance and operating models of design organisation
- track and identify changing business practices
- communicate business according to industry practices

Implementation and methods of teaching

Fashion and textile business activities are changing to be more sustainable and circular.
Sustainable Entrepreneurship Studio contains a project to orientate oneself to different aspects, possibilities and methodologies to plan and execute entrepreneurship in the creative field.

Timing and attendance

Learning outcome requires active participation in studio projects.
Participation compulsory according to each project superviser's separately provided schedule.

Working life cooperation

Research or direct company cooperation project possible. To be confirmed.

Learning environment

LAB
Research projects
Direct company cooperation projects

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Wearable design or fashion design first and second year compulsory studies completed or knowledge approved by monitoring. This studio is primary for wearable design students and in-coming wearable design exchange students.

Assessment criteria

Participation and activity (min. 80%)
Quality of workmanship
Project and time management (incl. hand-in the project tasks according to the schedule)

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Failed (0)

Student has not participated in projects.
Task unfinished.

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

Student is able
- to recognise issues related to sustainable entrepreneurship and business
- to recognise and plan values based business concepts
- to implement design thinking and customer centered design principles in one's work
- to plan and manage one own and group schedule and project

Learning outcomes

This studio course includes the following parts and their respective learning goals:

Sustainable Design Theory (5 ECTS)
The student is able to
- describe the principles and opportunities of environmental and ethical thinking in design
- acquire information about product life cycles, materials, manufacturing methods, legislation and eco-efficient technologies and practices
- describe eco-efficient product development strategies.

Sustainable Design Workshop (15 ECTS)
The student is able to
- design products with consideration of life cycles, materials, manufacturing methods, legislation and eco-efficient technologies and practices
- use systemic thinking and understands the basics of innovation ecosystems
- use eco-efficient product development strategies.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Studio contains three parts:
1. Sustainable Design theories and practices. Teacher: Annariina Ruokamo
2. Sustainable Design and Production Methods workshop. Tutors: Minna Cheung and Susanna Björklund. Studio master: Jarkko Karppinen.
3. Knit Design basics. Teacher: Pia Heilä. Autumn 2024. Only for LAB Wearable design full-time students.

All parts contain face-to-face contact lessons at school as well as independent working.
Collaboration with companies or reseach projects possible.

Timing and attendance

Studio parts are scheduled in the Time-Edit. The reservation shows teacher's name when it is face-to-face. Independent working is marked as 'independent'.

All parts require student's active attendance according the instructions provided by the teacher.

Learning material and recommended literature

Provided by the teacher at the beginning of the part.

Learning environment

LAB.
Business collaboration.
Research projects.

Student time use and work load

Total 20 ECTS = 540 hours is devided into three parts. More details provided by the teacher at the beginning of each part.

Sustainable Design and Sustainable Design and Production Methods (parts 1 and 2) total 15 ECTS.
Knit Design total 5 ECTS.

Contents

In Sustainable Design and Production Methods part the main focus is in fashion product development using circular design strategies (part 1.). Especially product lifetime longevity is emphasized by reuse. Objective is to experiment and create new, commercial products and document the process in order to analyze the possibilities of scaling.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Sustainable Design and Production Methods requires know-how from LAB 1st and 2nd year compulsory cources.

Assessment criteria

Active attendance 80%.
All assignments hand-in according to the schedule and approved.
The final grade is the average of all parts. Each part is assessed by the teacher of that part.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Unclear absences. Absences more than 20% of the amount of contact lessons.
Unfinished and not handed-in assignments at the end of the part.
Exceptions must be agreed with the teacher before the end of that particular part.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Sustainable Design and Production Methods
Student is able
- to recognize only few different methods of textile product reuse
- to experiment and create new products using only few methods
- to plan and manage scheduling poorly

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Sustainable Design and Production Methods
Student is able
- to recognize several different methods of textile product reuse
- to experiment and create new products using several methods
- to plan and manage scheduling and document the process well
- create a new commercial textile product reusing existing materials

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Sustainable Design and Production Methods
Student is able
- to recognize several different methods of textile product reuse
- to experiment and develop innovative methods to create new commercial products
- to plan and manage scheduling and document the process well
- create and evaluate methods and the new textile product from the commercial point of view

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- make use of information produced by future research on weak signals in the design process
- develop different scenarios of the impact and impact of future changes on the company's operating strategy
- to improve and anticipate consumer needs and operating environments with the help of information generated by future research
- utilize 3D modelling and visualization tools professionally
- produce a simple 3D printable model

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course is conducted as a face-to-face course, consisting of theoretical lectures, presentations, exercises and discussions. In addition, students will work on their own and/or in groups.

The student will be able to
- utilise knowledge from futures research on weak signals in the design process
- build different scenarios on the relevance and impact of futures changes on the company's business strategy
- identify and anticipate consumer needs and business environments using the knowledge generated by futures research
- assess and use AI applications as a tool in the creative sector
- use AI applications in accordance with responsible and ethical principles
- understand the overall concept and produce a fashion show or exhibition in their field.

Timing and attendance

The studio is divided into three different sections for the autumn and spring semesters. An 80% attendance rate is required for successful completion.

Building competence requires active presence throughout the course. Attendance is compulsory at the start and end day of each section of the course.

Learning material and recommended literature

Literature recommendations, materials, websites and foresight sources will be reviewed during the course.

Student time use and work load

The 540 hours of the 20-credit studio consist of face-to-face teaching and independent as well as group work (320-340 hours).

Contents

During the studio, students will consider the future of the clothing industry from several angles. The studio aims to develop the student's own thinking and knowledge of new tools. Students will learn about futures thinking and the importance of knowledge generated by research in the design process, and will acquire the technical, knowledge and skills that will be useful in the future when working in the industry. As part of the studio, a Spring 2025 KOE fashion show will be designed and produced.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Mastering the basics of the sector.

Assessment criteria

Assessment criteria: attendance (at least 80%, also in Zoom), active participation in class, active and independent completion of tasks, initiative, ability to work fluently in a group, ability to use what you have learned and to complete things.
The studio grade is determined by the average of the three components. Detailed instructions will be distributed at the beginning of each studio component.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

A failed grade is given when the student has not achieved the learning objectives of the course or has not been able to demonstrate his/her competence. Or the student has not completed the tasks for which he/she is responsible and participated as an active member of the group work and completing the assignments.
Attendance has been less than 80%.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
- Can work according to instructions.
- Can search for professional information related to the course in a guided way.
- Has participated in common teaching situations 80%.
- Has carried out the tasks for which he/she was responsible in a guided way.
- Has not shown activity, initiative and self-direction in carrying out group work.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student:
- can apply and develop a variety of options in their working process.
- Can use what they have learned in a planned and creative way.
- has done well in completing the tasks for which he/she was responsible within the time limits.
- Has demonstrated activity, initiative and self-direction as a member of a team.
- can apply the methods used, suggest and brainstorm ways of working and communicate constructively in a team.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student:
- can apply and develop a variety of options in his/her working process.
- Can use what he/she has learned in a planned and creative way and apply the feedback he/she receives.
- Has done an excellent job of completing the tasks for which he/she was responsible within the time limits.
- has systematically demonstrated exceptional activity, initiative, ability to ideate and self-direction as a member of a team.
- can apply the methods used, propose and innovate approaches and ideas, and communicate constructively within the team.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- plan thecompany's business from a strategic and sustainable perspective
- assess the importance and operating models of design organisation
- track and identify changing business practices
- communicate business according to industry practices

Implementation and methods of teaching

Fashion and textile business activities are changing to be more sustainable and circular.
Sustainable Entrepreneurship Studio contains a project to orientate oneself to different aspects, possibilities and methodologies to plan and execute entrepreneurship in the creative field.

Timing and attendance

Learning outcome requires active participation in studio projects.
Participation compulsory according to each project superviser's separately provided schedule.

Working life cooperation

Research or direct company cooperation project possible. To be confirmed.

Learning environment

LAB
Research projects
Direct company cooperation projects

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Wearable design or fashion design first and second year compulsory studies completed or knowledge approved by monitoring. This studio is primary for wearable design students and in-coming wearable design exchange students.

Assessment criteria

Participation and activity (min. 80%)
Quality of workmanship
Project and time management (incl. hand-in the project tasks according to the schedule)

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Failed (0)

Student has not participated in projects.
Task unfinished.

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

Student is able
- to recognise issues related to sustainable entrepreneurship and business
- to recognise and plan values based business concepts
- to implement design thinking and customer centered design principles in one's work
- to plan and manage one own and group schedule and project

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- make use of information produced by future research on weak signals in the design process
- develop different scenarios of the impact and impact of future changes on the company's operating strategy
- to improve and anticipate consumer needs and operating environments with the help of information generated by future research
- utilize 3D modelling and visualization tools professionally
- produce a simple 3D printable model

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course is conducted as a face-to-face course, consisting of theoretical lectures, presentations, exercises and discussions. In addition, students will work on their own and/or in groups.

The student will be able to
- utilise knowledge from futures research on weak signals in the design process
- build different scenarios on the relevance and impact of futures changes on the company's business strategy
- identify and anticipate consumer needs and business environments using the knowledge generated by futures research
- assess and use AI applications as a tool in the creative sector
- use AI applications in accordance with responsible and ethical principles
- understand the overall concept and produce a fashion show or exhibition in their field.

Timing and attendance

The studio is divided into three different sections for the autumn and spring semesters. An 80% attendance rate is required for successful completion.

Building competence requires active presence throughout the course. Attendance is compulsory at the start and end day of each section of the course.

Learning material and recommended literature

Literature recommendations, materials, websites and foresight sources will be reviewed during the course.

Student time use and work load

The 540 hours of the 20-credit studio consist of face-to-face teaching and independent as well as group work (320-340 hours).

Contents

During the studio, students will consider the future of the clothing industry from several angles. The studio aims to develop the student's own thinking and knowledge of new tools. Students will learn about futures thinking and the importance of knowledge generated by research in the design process, and will acquire the technical, knowledge and skills that will be useful in the future when working in the industry. As part of the studio, a Spring 2025 KOE fashion show will be designed and produced.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Mastering the basics of the sector.

Assessment criteria

Assessment criteria: attendance (at least 80%, also in Zoom), active participation in class, active and independent completion of tasks, initiative, ability to work fluently in a group, ability to use what you have learned and to complete things.
The studio grade is determined by the average of the three components. Detailed instructions will be distributed at the beginning of each studio component.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

A failed grade is given when the student has not achieved the learning objectives of the course or has not been able to demonstrate his/her competence. Or the student has not completed the tasks for which he/she is responsible and participated as an active member of the group work and completing the assignments.
Attendance has been less than 80%.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
- Can work according to instructions.
- Can search for professional information related to the course in a guided way.
- Has participated in common teaching situations 80%.
- Has carried out the tasks for which he/she was responsible in a guided way.
- Has not shown activity, initiative and self-direction in carrying out group work.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student:
- can apply and develop a variety of options in their working process.
- Can use what they have learned in a planned and creative way.
- has done well in completing the tasks for which he/she was responsible within the time limits.
- Has demonstrated activity, initiative and self-direction as a member of a team.
- can apply the methods used, suggest and brainstorm ways of working and communicate constructively in a team.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student:
- can apply and develop a variety of options in his/her working process.
- Can use what he/she has learned in a planned and creative way and apply the feedback he/she receives.
- Has done an excellent job of completing the tasks for which he/she was responsible within the time limits.
- has systematically demonstrated exceptional activity, initiative, ability to ideate and self-direction as a member of a team.
- can apply the methods used, propose and innovate approaches and ideas, and communicate constructively within the team.

Learning outcomes

This studio course includes the following parts and their respective learning goals:

Sustainable Design Theory (5 ECTS)
The student is able to
- describe the principles and opportunities of environmental and ethical thinking in design
- acquire information about product life cycles, materials, manufacturing methods, legislation and eco-efficient technologies and practices
- describe eco-efficient product development strategies.

Sustainable Design Workshop (15 ECTS)
The student is able to
- design products with consideration of life cycles, materials, manufacturing methods, legislation and eco-efficient technologies and practices
- use systemic thinking and understands the basics of innovation ecosystems
- use eco-efficient product development strategies.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Studio contains three parts:
1. Sustainable Design theories and practices. Teacher: Annariina Ruokamo
2. Sustainable Design and Production Methods workshop. Tutors: Minna Cheung and Susanna Björklund. Studio master: Jarkko Karppinen.
3. Knit Design basics. Teacher: Pia Heilä. Autumn 2024. Only for LAB Wearable design full-time students.

All parts contain face-to-face contact lessons at school as well as independent working.
Collaboration with companies or reseach projects possible.

Timing and attendance

Studio parts are scheduled in the Time-Edit. The reservation shows teacher's name when it is face-to-face. Independent working is marked as 'independent'.

All parts require student's active attendance according the instructions provided by the teacher.

Learning material and recommended literature

Provided by the teacher at the beginning of the part.

Learning environment

LAB.
Business collaboration.
Research projects.

Student time use and work load

Total 20 ECTS = 540 hours is devided into three parts. More details provided by the teacher at the beginning of each part.

Sustainable Design and Sustainable Design and Production Methods (parts 1 and 2) total 15 ECTS.
Knit Design total 5 ECTS.

Contents

In Sustainable Design and Production Methods part the main focus is in fashion product development using circular design strategies (part 1.). Especially product lifetime longevity is emphasized by reuse. Objective is to experiment and create new, commercial products and document the process in order to analyze the possibilities of scaling.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Sustainable Design and Production Methods requires know-how from LAB 1st and 2nd year compulsory cources.

Assessment criteria

Active attendance 80%.
All assignments hand-in according to the schedule and approved.
The final grade is the average of all parts. Each part is assessed by the teacher of that part.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Unclear absences. Absences more than 20% of the amount of contact lessons.
Unfinished and not handed-in assignments at the end of the part.
Exceptions must be agreed with the teacher before the end of that particular part.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Sustainable Design and Production Methods
Student is able
- to recognize only few different methods of textile product reuse
- to experiment and create new products using only few methods
- to plan and manage scheduling poorly

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Sustainable Design and Production Methods
Student is able
- to recognize several different methods of textile product reuse
- to experiment and create new products using several methods
- to plan and manage scheduling and document the process well
- create a new commercial textile product reusing existing materials

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Sustainable Design and Production Methods
Student is able
- to recognize several different methods of textile product reuse
- to experiment and develop innovative methods to create new commercial products
- to plan and manage scheduling and document the process well
- create and evaluate methods and the new textile product from the commercial point of view

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- design functional products for different uses
- identifies different functional and intelligent materials and their uses
- develops a technology-based product at concept level
- apply existing smart technologies to wearable products

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course is face-to-face at the campus. It contains lectures and practical tasks.
More detailed schedule will be published on the first day of the course.

Timing and attendance

Requires active presence during scheduled days.

Learning environment

LAB
- 3D printing room
- pattern cutting and sewing rooms
Excursions to companies and/or fairs possible.

Student time use and work load

Building the know-how requires active participation.
The course is devided into three parts:
- Functional product's design and materials
- 3D printing for clothing
- What are "smart textiles"?

The first two parts contain practical tasks and experimentation. The third contains information retrieval and presentation.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Basic know-how (equal to first year studies) about textile materials, pattern cutting and sewing.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Failed (0)

Fail if the previous not fullfilled.

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

Student is able to
- recognize several functional textiles, products and technologies
- design and manufacture a functional clothing and accessory collection according to a separate criteria (provided by the teacher on the first day)

Practical tasks and presentations have been handed-in according to the schedule.
Practical tasks' quality meet the criteria.
min. 80% presence unless otherwise agreed with the teacher.