Research Article
Reform of Graduation Project Teaching in Fashion and Apparel Design Major Under Emerging Industry Trends
Zhang Yingzhe*
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2025
Pages:
49-61
Received:
7 February 2025
Accepted:
10 March 2025
Published:
28 March 2025
Abstract: The evolving landscape of fashion education necessitates pedagogical frameworks that align with dynamic industry demands. Current talent cultivation models in Fashion and Apparel Design often exhibit disconnects between academic training and professional realities, particularly in addressing market segmentation, cultural sustainability, and technological advancements. Graduation design projects, as critical indicators of students' career readiness, increasingly require systematic reforms to bridge these gaps. This study aims to formulate curriculum development strategies by analyzing alumni career trajectories and graduation design trends, with the goal of enhancing the industry relevance and academic rigor of fashion education. Four strategic directions are identified: Industry-education integration through collaborative mentorship models, ensuring real-world problem-solving competencies; Experimental innovation curricula addressing emerging domains like virtual fashion design and digital prototyping; Cultural heritage preservation modules fostering localized design narratives within globalized markets; Adaptive training frameworks for independent designer brand development. The reform implements a segmented guidance system utilizing multidisciplinary faculty teams to monitor critical milestones across design ideation, technical execution, and market positioning phases. A dual-axis evaluation framework is established, combining standardized competency metrics, technical proficiency, market analysis with differentiated assessment criteria for innovation-driven projects. By synchronizing curriculum architecture with industry evolution patterns-particularly the growth of niche markets and demand for culturally contextualized design - this pedagogical model demonstrates enhanced capacity for student career preparedness. The study contributes actionable insights for aligning fashion education with contemporary industry paradigms while maintaining academic integrity, proposing scalable applications for global design education systems facing similar transitional challenges.
Abstract: The evolving landscape of fashion education necessitates pedagogical frameworks that align with dynamic industry demands. Current talent cultivation models in Fashion and Apparel Design often exhibit disconnects between academic training and professional realities, particularly in addressing market segmentation, cultural sustainability, and technol...
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Research Article
Access, Education, and Connectivity: Closing the Fourth Industrial Revolution Gap in Rural Regions
Courtney Davis*,
Joanie Krupa
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2025
Pages:
62-68
Received:
5 March 2025
Accepted:
14 March 2025
Published:
28 March 2025
Abstract: The Fourth Industrial Revolution has significantly reshaped global industries, yet rural communities continue to face critical gaps in access, education, and connectivity. This study explores the disparities in technology adoption, particularly in higher education, where artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging digital tools are transforming learning environments. Through an analysis of recent trends, challenges, and policy implications, this research highlights the barriers that rural populations encounter, including limited broadband access, slower AI adoption, and the need for targeted educational strategies. The findings emphasize the importance of inclusive technological integration and strategic policy reforms to bridge the digital divide. Empowering rural communities, and underserved populations with digital literacy may vastly improve education and employment opportunities for these individuals and families. This can, in turn, improve the economic output within each community, fill workforce gaps and provide an improved trajectory of prospects to society. By fostering equitable access to emerging technologies, institutions can better prepare students from rural backgrounds to participate fully in the evolving digital economy.
Abstract: The Fourth Industrial Revolution has significantly reshaped global industries, yet rural communities continue to face critical gaps in access, education, and connectivity. This study explores the disparities in technology adoption, particularly in higher education, where artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging digital tools are transforming learn...
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