FSAD 6700
Fashion Theory
This course provides students with the theoretical tools to analyze and interpret fashion’s social and cultural significance. Drawing on sociology, anthropology, philosophy, and political theory, students will examine contemporary expressions of fashion and explore the ideological motivations of designers, curators, companies, and subcultures. The curriculum emphasizes the transformative role of fashion in shaping identities, institutions, and markets.
Topics
- Operate reflexively in the creative process.
- Balance spontaneity and ideology in fashion design.
- Use critical analysis to articulate original perspectives.
- Contribute to discourse on the construction and meaning of fashion.
- Define and defend a theoretical territory.
- Design and construct fashion objects informed by theory.
- Understand the relationship between trend-driven and issue-led fashion.
Official roster learning outcomes
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027