Module #1 Introduction to Historical Fashion Research Overview of the importance of historical fashion research, course objectives, and what to expect.
Module #2 Understanding Historical Context Exploring the impact of social, cultural, economic, and political factors on fashion throughout history.
Module #3 Primary Sources:Archives and Museums How to locate and utilize archives, museums, and other institutions to access primary sources for historical fashion research.
Module #4 Secondary Sources:Books and Articles Evaluating and utilizing secondary sources such as books, articles, and online resources for historical fashion research.
Module #5 Visual Sources:Images and Art Analyzing and interpreting visual sources such as paintings, photographs, and illustrations for historical fashion research.
Module #6 Fashion Plates and Illustrations Using fashion plates and illustrations to understand historical fashion trends and silhouettes.
Module #7 Photography in Historical Fashion Research The role of photography in documenting and understanding historical fashion, including tips for analyzing and interpreting photographs.
Module #8 Historical Fashion Iconography Exploring the symbolism and meaning behind historical fashion elements, such as hats, shoes, and accessories.
Module #9 Researching Ancient and Medieval Fashion Examining the fashion of ancient civilizations and the Middle Ages, including Greece, Rome, and Byzantium.
Module #10 Renaissance to Baroque Fashion (15th-17th centuries) Exploring the fashion of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, including the rise of luxury fashion and courtly dress.
Module #11 18th Century Fashion:Rococo to Neoclassicism Analyzing the fashion of the 18th century, including the impact of the French Revolution and the rise of Neoclassicism.
Module #12 19th Century Fashion:Romanticism to Industrialization Examining the fashion of the 19th century, including the impact of industrialization and the rise of ready-to-wear clothing.
Module #13 Early 20th Century Fashion:Art Nouveau to Art Deco Exploring the fashion of the early 20th century, including the impact of World War I and the rise of modernism.
Module #14 Mid-Century Fashion:1940s-1960s Analyzing the fashion of the mid-20th century, including the impact of World War II and the rise of youth culture.
Module #15 Late 20th Century Fashion:1970s-1990s Examining the fashion of the late 20th century, including the impact of globalization and the rise of streetwear.
Module #16 Digital Resources for Historical Fashion Research Using online databases, digitized archives, and social media for historical fashion research.
Module #17 Ethical Considerations in Historical Fashion Research Understanding and addressing issues of cultural appropriation, cultural sensitivity, and ethics in historical fashion research.
Module #18 Creating a Historical Fashion Research Project Developing a research question, creating a proposal, and designing a historical fashion research project.
Module #19 Analyzing and Interpreting Historical Fashion Data Methods for analyzing and interpreting historical fashion data, including qualitative and quantitative approaches.
Module #20 Visualizing Historical Fashion Data Using visual aids such as timelines, charts, and infographics to present historical fashion research findings.
Module #21 Writing About Historical Fashion Tips for writing clear, engaging, and well-researched articles and papers on historical fashion topics.
Module #22 Presenting Historical Fashion Research Techniques for presenting historical fashion research findings through oral presentations, exhibitions, and online platforms.
Module #23 Career Paths in Historical Fashion Research Exploring career opportunities in historical fashion research, including academia, museums, and the fashion industry.
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Researching Historical Fashion career
