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Course Description
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Course Name
Creativity and Innovation in Fashion Luxury
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Host University
The American Business School Paris
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Location
Paris, France
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Area of Study
Fashion
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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US Credits
3 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
*Formerly FASH110
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Creativity can be defined as exploring and inventing, whereas innovation involves transformation and implementation. The course will offer to students an understanding of the role of innovation and creativity in the development of fashion and luxury goods, and how technical and design innovation and creativity impact the two sectors. The course will also examine how technological innovations allow creativity concepts to be produced and disseminated.INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY:
The course is developed through lectures, discussion and group/individual presentations of case studies. Students are expected to thoroughly read text materials and participate in class discussion.
Topics will include, but are not limited to:
- Heritage vs innovation and creativity
- Heritage and innovation and creativity
- Products and designers that mark the history of luxury and fashion
- Influence of street fashion
- Research and inspiration behind the creation of new products
- Developing an idea or a concept into a product range or brand
- Evolution of craftsmanship
- TrendologyEVALUATION:
The final grade will be made up of class participation, articles and case studies handed in, a mid-term test, and the final examination.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
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