individual discussion and correction - direct didactic dialogue between the teacher and the student concerning the prepared semester works and current exercises (correcting mistakes, pointing out the strengths of the prepared works, assistance in choosing techniques related to the work with textiles, assistance in collecting documentation at the stage of the so-called research or visual search)

passing the entrance exam for the first year of studies
being familiarized with the requirements set by the studio instructor

Passing the exam:

-presentation of documentation, research on the issued topic, so-called fashion references: photos of inspiration ( signed with the name of the authors of the quoted projects), sketches, initial experiments with fabric,

- presenting a sample collection of materials, the number of samples in the collection depends on the laboriousness of the chosen technique or combination of many techniques and the level of realization of the required effects of the student's work

Thus, the student must:
-know the uses and properties of the materials selected to create the collection,
-get to know the techniques of working with fabrics and on their basis create their own original method of working with materials,
be aware of the basic principles of the creative process: from the observation of a selected phenomenon, through its analysis, formulation of an idea, its initial verification, creating a project to its realization, re-verification, making corrections,
-be able to make a self-presentation using all available media,
be able to make a self-presentation using all available media, - be able to search for theoretical and iconographic materials needed to achieve their goals

-have the ability to independently act and think creatively

Evaluation of individual student's work based on the creative process completed with the author's collection of fabric samples, evaluation of independent and creative thinking skills, evaluation of the ability to draw and process conclusions from the research - until the finalisation of the project
evaluation of diligence, inventiveness and courage (searching for various forms of project development), grading scale according to the grading scale placed in the Academic Regulations.

The way of passing:

-presentation of documentation, research on the issued topic, the so-called fashion references: photos ( signed with the name of the author whose project they present), sketches, initial experiments with fabric,

- presenting a sample collection of materials, the number of samples in the collection depends on the laboriousness of the chosen technique or combination of many techniques and the level of realization of the required effects of the student's work,

-to meet the requirements for passing the course the student should consistently conduct a weekly dialogue with the teacher and systematically work independently

The acceptable number of absences is 2, to pass the semester the student must attend 75% of the classes.

The purpose of the class is to:
-create a creative attitude in the context of a chosen design profession,
-students master skills of creating their own material and realization of textile collection (variations on chosen technique, scale and composition)

-creating the attitude of a designer who follows current world fashion trends, takes them into account in his designs, and who at the same time is able to refer to them critically,

-learning the proper use of various media, with particular emphasis on "thinking with materials", i.e. learning to recognize the properties of materials in view of the final goal of the work - i.e. creating a clothing collection, fashion accessories, fabric installation
methods of creative search (research)
-transforming the conclusions of the research into a project
-classification of fabrics and basic weaving will be discussed during lectures in the 2nd semester

Each semester includes one project on a given topic.

The semester begins with an introductory meeting, where the students will be introduced to the work plan, the assumptions of the studio and the topic will be issued.

The theme of the semester work is texture and structure in nature and its reinterpretation in design, painting, sculpture, fashion projects. Exercises begin with searching for inspiration, researching the topic, rehearsals in fabric and searching for an adequate technique of working with fabric - in the final stage - creating a sample collection of materials - variations on a given technique, composition and scale. Each student works individually (although they will be encouraged to use comments, suggestions of fellow-students)

https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows

literature depends on the individual direction of the student's design research

 Gail Baugh, Encyklopedia Materiałów Odzieżowych, Wydawnictwo Arkady

Pre-requisites
A review of available sources (websites on fashion market trends, publications, film materials, exhibitions) to acquire knowledge and to learn about existing solutions in contemporary fashion, current topics affecting the fashion market
Requirements for teaching aids
sewing machines
overlock
computer
camera
access to library resources
access to the Internet