Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijke Academie van Antwerpen
Specific techniques Fashion 19784/3443/2526/1/39
Study guide

Specific techniques Fashion 1

9784/3443/2526/1/39
Academic year 2025-26
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts, programme stage 2
    Specialisation:
    • Fashion
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts
    Specialisation:
    • Fashion
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Delbeke Magalie
Languages: Dutch, English
Scheduled for: Academic year
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 01.12.2025 (Academic year)
Re-sit exam: not possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 90,00 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Learning outcomes (list)

BA1 - The student has the necessary artistic skills to design and/or realize a personal project within the broad spectrum of the visual arts under supervision.
The student can apply the acquired knowledge in creative samples or a piece of clothing in the collection.
BA2 - The student has the necessary knowledge, skills and insights regarding material, form, action, concepts, function and contents of the chosen medi
The student has basic knowledge of knitting machines.
The student knows different types of yarn and their possibilities.
BA7 - The student is able to organize his/her artistic project in consultation with others.
The student can carry out assignments at different speeds (short and long term) and is able to meet a deadline.

Course content

  • Introduction to different types of yarn and their applications on knitting machines.
  • Basic knowledge of various stitch structures.
  • Understanding of translating motifs into knitted stitches.
  • Establishing industry connections through a potential visit to a developer, manufacturer, or knitting studio.

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Artistic praxis38,00 hours
Artistic praxis52,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodArtistic practical assessment100,00

Evaluation (text)

1. Experimental research into the historical and/or socio-cultural context of knitwear and the development of corresponding knit structures in fashion.

2. Development of knit swatches or knitwear for your collection.

To successfully complete this course unit, all assignments must be completed.

The student's attendance is required for this course. In case of justified absence, notify the lecturer by mail and from the third absence onwards, you must submit a valid certificate via the absence monitor in iBaMaFlex.