Critical Fashion Practices
Explore alternative, non-industrial frameworks for fashion, clothing, and socio-cultural critique.
Best for:Best for creative practitioners and designers looking to investigate sustainable, ethical, and critical perspectives in fashion.
Overview
Critical Fashion Practices at ArtEZ University of the Arts is a master's programme that challenges the dominant fast-fashion industry by exploring alternative, non-industrial approaches to clothing and design. Students join a vibrant, interdisciplinary community to investigate the social, cultural, and economic implications of fashion while building a critical practice. The curriculum features project-based coursework, individualized research paths, and guidance from leading practitioners in art, design, and critical fashion theory. Participants are encouraged to express their research through diverse methodologies, including writing, podcasting, curation, publishing, and performance.
What you'll do
- Develop an independent and critical fashion practice through project-based coursework
- Define and pursue individualized research objectives and routes
- Engage with interdisciplinary networks, peers, guest tutors, and faculty members
- Express research outcomes using varied strategies such as writing, curation, performance, or publishing
- Participate in reading groups, workshops, and collaborative community projects
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
Degree offered: Master
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated interest in critical approaches to fashion and design
- Ability to conduct independent creative and academic research
- Openness to interdisciplinary collaboration and alternative methodologies
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