EDFD 302X - Paris to Antwerp:Crossing the Fashion Spectrum

Institution:

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

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Description:

This course will examine both the historical heritage of couture design as found through the textiles, techniques and craftsmanship of the designers as well as a contemporary view of the globalization of fashion and where designers are heading in the future. We will examine how the old world techniques continue to shape and work within the technological advancements of the present day. Students will examine how Antwerp has surfaced as a leading innovative force in fashion and what this means in the larger global context. All of this will be accomplished through lectures and coursework throughout the semester and will culminate with a 2 week travel program to Antwerp and Paris in Jan. 2009. Students will complete a final project based on their research, exploration and travel experiences. Prerequisites: Type: travel (3hrs) Culturally Diverse Content Enrollment: all college elective

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.massart.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 879-7000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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