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Presentation
Presentation
Knowledge of methodologies applied to fashion design as well as the designer's creative process. Analysis and reflection on different methodological processes and how they are reflected throughout the design process of a fashion product and collection. Analysis and reflection on the relationships between the user and the fashion product.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 4
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULP6805-25310
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
Immersion in themes of interest to students for the creation of collections through desk research (online and offline). Identification of reliable information sources, consideration and evaluation of diverse perspectives, use of bibliographic references, etc. User study methods: observation, interviews, ethnographic methods, focus groups, analysis of users' daily routines in relation to clothing, wardrobe studies. Exploration of relevant textile techniques for Fashion Project I through online resources, interviews, and visits to organizations.
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Objectives
Objectives
Introduce students to the methods and processes of research (bibliography, Internet, fieldwork, etc.) for the development of high-quality projects. Perception of the direct relationship between the depth and quality of research and the quality of the final project. The theoretical-practical teaching method includes lectures on various research methods, examples of research applied to projects and their influence on the creative process and final product, and the application of some of these methods to ongoing fashion projects in Fashion Projet I.
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Teaching methodologies
Teaching methodologies
Lectures, case studies, monitoring of students' fashion projects and consultancy on thematic areas to consider and methods to apply.
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References
References
MURATOVSKI, Gjoko - Research for designers: A guide to methods and practice. London: Sage,2021. FLETCHER, Kate, KLEPP, Ingun - Opening up the wardrobe: A methods book. UK: Novus Press, 2017. MARCONI, Marina, LAKATOS, Eva - Fundamentos da Metodologia Científica. São Paulo: Editora Atlas S.A, 2003. MARTIN, Bella, HANINGTON, Bruce - Universal Methods of Design. EUA Beverly: Rockport Publishers, 2012. MUNARI, Bruno - Das coisas nascem coisas. Lisboa: Edições 70, 1981. POSNER, Harriet - Marketing fashion. London: Laurence King, 2011. FASHIONARY - The Fashion Business Manual: An Illustrated Guide to Building a Fashion. Hong Kong: Fashionary, 2022.
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Assessment
Assessment
A avaliação será feita em base ao processo de pesquisa aplicado ao Projeto de Moda I e a sua documentação. Serão consideradas a curiosidade e abertura do estudante para incorporar informação nova, a profundidade e abrangência da pesquisa, a relevância e confiabilidade das fontes de informação consultadas, o design de métodos de investigação de campo e a sua aplicação, e a coerência destes com as perguntas que o motivam. A influencia da pesquisa no processo criativo de Projeto de Moda I e os seus resultados também serão considerados.
A avaliação é contínua feita com base nos trabalhos realizados ao longo do semestre e nas participações ao longo das aulas, privilegiando-se sobretudo a evolução das aquisições ao longo do processo de ensino-aprendizagem. Só serão aceites trabalhos que tenham sido acompanhados ao longo das aulas pelo docente. A avaliação é continua obrigando os alunos a respeitarem as regras da pontualidade. Caso os alunos surjam após 15 minutos do seu início, ser-lhe-á marcada falta.
A avaliação em Métodos de Pesquisa de Moda irá incidir sobre os seguintes parâmetros:
Descrição
Data limite
Ponderação
Pesquisa e apresentação da marca de moda e tema de coleção
02-03-2026
40%
Pesquisa e apresentação do dossier de observação em moda
06-04-2026
25%
Pesquisa e apresentação de estudo de marca através de entrevista e questionário
27-04-2026
15%
Pesquisa e análise de conceitos de coleção em semanas de moda
25-05-2026
20%
The evaluation will be based on the research process applied to Fashion Project I and its documentation. The student's curiosity and openness to incorporate new information, the depth and scope of the research, the relevance and reliability of the sources of information consulted, the design of field research methods and their application, and their coherence with the questions that motivate the student will be considered. The influence of the research on the creative process of Fashion Project I and its results will also be considered.
The assessment is continuous based on the work carried out during the semester and on the participations during the classes, with particular emphasis on the evolution of acquisitions throughout the teaching-learning process. Only coursework that has been monitored by the professor throughout the course will be accepted. Assessment is continuous, forcing students to respect the rules of punctuality. if students appear in class after 15 minutes from the beginning, they will be marked absent.
The evaluation in Fashion Research Methods will focus on the following parameters:
Description
Deadline
Weighting
Research and presentation of the fashion brand and collection theme
02-03-2026
40%
Research and presentation of the fashion observation
06-04-2026
25%
Research and presentation of brand study through interview and questionnaire
27-04-2026
15%
Research and analysis of collection concepts in fashion weeks
25-05-2026
20%
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Mobility
Mobility
No
