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Creativity Enhancement Programs in World Fashion Schools

해외 패션교육기관에서의 창의성 개발 교육사례 분석

  • Lee, Min-Sun (Dept. of Clothing & Textiles, Sangmyung University) ;
  • Lee, Yoon-Jung (Dept. of Home Economics Education, Korea University) ;
  • Lee, Yhe-Young (Dept. of Home Economics Education, Korea University) ;
  • Moon, Hee-Kang (Dept. of Home Economics Education, Pai Chai University)
  • Received : 2011.01.13
  • Accepted : 2011.04.07
  • Published : 2011.07.31
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Abstract

This study examined the curricula of well-known fashion schools and educational programs through personal interviews with industry professionals. The purpose of this study was to identify the characteristics of fashion programs that are designed to improve the creativity of students. Six fashion schools in Western Europe and the United States were selected based on the number of graduates included in the Designer Handbook published by Fairchild Books. Two Korean professionals from each school were interviewed either by email or in person, resulting in a total of 12 interviews. The data were analyzed qualitatively. The results indicated that the management styles as well as the curricula of these schools include features that enhanced student creativity. The schools are located in major fashion cities and have a close relationship with industry that is maintained to provide hands-on opportunities to students. The schools have clear and solid educational goals with instructional styles that provide students significant autonomy and responsibility. The instructors work closely with individual students to guide them through their projects and help develop students' unique styles. The schools utilized the instructions and studios as well as the social and cultural environments to help students acquire creative thinking and creative behavioral patterns. The findings of this study have implications for educators who wish to develop effective educational programs that enhance student creativity.

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