The Fashion and Textile Design major emphasises creative practice and critical thinking in fashion and textiles. Students work on environmentally and culturally sustainable solutions and develop skills for leadership in an industry in transition.
The programme is 120 ECTS credits and takes two years. Students take joint studies in the Department of Design, select main compulsory studies from the major’s study offering, complete a master’s thesis worth 30 ECTS, and choose elective studies in line with a Personal Study Plan. The first semester begins with an introductory course on different approaches to sustainability in textile and fashion design and a practice-based course on experimentations in material or shape. The first year also includes alternative and elective studio-based and project-based courses. The second year focuses on the master’s thesis and supporting elective courses.
The major offers material-led or shape-led specialisations in commercial or experimental contexts. Aalto University says the study plan can include a minor or internship.
Modules
- An introductory course on different approaches to sustainability in textile and fashion design
- A practice-based course on experimentations in material or shape
- Alternative and elective studio-based and project-based courses
- Master’s thesis
