69564 - Places for Fashion and Design (1) (LM)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student will have acquired knowledge about places that are commonly considered central for both fashion and design. A thorough overview of the main case studies represented by cities such as Antwerp, London, Milan, New York, Paris, Tokyo, will be undertacen both focusing on the analysis of major manufacturers and on the study of most well-known international retails.

Course contents

The lessons will mostly have monographic character, dealing in depth with realizations, that - from the architectural to the urban scale - have favored the consolidation of certain "places" to landmarks of fashion and design at the international level. The period that will mostly be taken into consideration is the one that includes recent decades, which has seen a progressive intensification of the relationship between fashion, architecture and the city, giving rise to exemplary case studies which constitute the main focus of the course.

Readings/Bibliography

G. D'Amato, Moda e design: stili e accessori del Novecento, Bruno Mondadori, Milano 2007.

D. Scodeller, Negozi: l'architetto nello spazio della merce, Electa, Milano 2007.

V. Codeluppi, M. Ferraresi, La moda e la città, Carrocci, Roma 2007.

Teaching methods

The course foresees theoretical lectures, but is mostly dedicated to the analysis of case studies considered of particular significance. 

Assessment methods

The exam consists of an oral interview whose objective is to evaluate the methodological and critical skills acquired by the student. The achievement by the student of an organic vision of the issues addressed during lessons and their critical use, demonstrating mastery of specific language will be assessed with the highest mark. Mechanical and/or mnemonic knowledge; non-articulated synthesis and analysis of issues and/or correct language, but not always appropriate, will lead to discrete results; training gaps and/or inappropriate language - although in a context of minimal knowledge of the course themes - will lead to outcomes that will not exceed the sufficiency. Training gaps, inappropriate language, lack of guidance within the reference materials offered during the course will not allow the student to pass the exam.

Office hours

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