Innovation: the Fashion Industry

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University of Leeds

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Innovation: the Fashion Industry

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Innovation: the Fashion Industry

The course Innovation: the Fashion Industry is an online class provided by University of Leeds through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Understand how big fashion retailers innovate and discover the story behind a favourite piece of your clothing.

Course description

2 weeks

This course introduces a case study showing how Marks & Spencer has been a key innovator in fashion, introducing new fabrics that make our lives easier and more comfortable.
You will see how M&S continues to drive innovation to bring consumers new and better products. You will also consider your own clothing and its innovation story, research how a favourite item of clothing is the result of innovative developments in the industry and share your findings with other learners.

An overview of innovation: defining different types and levels
Case study: incremental innovation at M&S
Innovation in fashion advertising
Fashion innovation outside the retail industry
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Explore the different types of innovation and discuss examples of each.
Identify the three levels of innovation: incremental, radical, and disruptive.
Discuss the different types and levels of innovation in the fashion industry.
Evaluate the way in which clothes were marketed in the 1950s compared to today.
Explore future directions in fabric and garment innovation and discuss technologies which have impacted on innovation in the fashion industry.
Research and report on the history and development of an item of clothing.
Record the history and development of your chosen clothing item.
Share and discuss your research with fellow learners.

This course is part of the Going to University collection which has been specifically designed for students at schools and colleges. They provide a taster of undergraduate study at the University of Leeds and help students to decide which subject to study at university.
Completion of the courses will also enhance students’ university applications.
The courses can also be used as a teachers’ classroom enrichment resource.
Courses in this collection are also great for people that want an introduction in the specific subjects discussed in each course.

University of Leeds
As one of the UK’s largest research-based universities, the University of Leeds is a member of the prestigious Russell Group and a centre of excellence for teaching.

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Prerequisites & Facts

Innovation: the Fashion Industry

Course Topic

Business & Management, Creative Arts & Media, Fashion, Innovation

University, College, Institution

University of Leeds

Course Skill Level

see course summary

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Innovation: the Fashion Industry

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / University of Leeds you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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