V-module Competency #2: Creative Problem Solving

                                     

Learning Goals:

Creative problem solving or CPS, is one of the five core virtual technology competencies identified in the literature that students need to master for their future career success. The learning objective for this module is to encourage and develop students’ innovative and creative solutions to in applying virtual technology in the fashion industry.
 

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will be able to identify the pros and cons about the use of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in the fashion industry.

• Students will be able to explain the logic and reasoning behind AR/VR.

• Students will be able to propose an application of AR/VR in one of the processes including but not limited to fashion design, product development, manufacturing, or fashion retailing.

• Students will be able to describe CPS and apply CPS in practical problems of AR/VR adoption.

• Students will be able to make recommendations to solve the problems facing the fashion industry in adopting AR/VR technologies using the CPS processes.

 

Delivery Method: 

This module is available online and can be taught as a classroom or web-based activity

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Topics and Related Activities:
           •  Topic 1: Textiles

• Activity 1: Understanding Virtual Prototyping to Assess Fabric Performance

•  Topic 2: Design & Product Development

• Activity 1: Standardizing Body Models in the 3D Workflow​

• Activity 2: Visualizing Pattern Modifications Principles in 3D 

• Activity 3: Sustainable Marker-Making Practices

• Activity 4: Zero-Waste Collection

• Activity 5: Introducing 3D Product Development

• Activity 6: Fixing the Errors on 3D Design

• Activity 7: Creating 3D Clothing Design and Trend Analysis

•  Topic 3: Retail Management

• Activity 1: Increasing Customer Engagement in Physical Stores through 3D                        Technology

• Activity 2: Introducing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)

• Activity 3: Try Virtual Reality Connected to Environmental, Social, and                               Governance (ESG)

• Activity 4: Introducing fMRI 

• Activity 5: Diversity in the Future Fashion

•  Topic 4: Merchandising & Promotion        ​

• Activity 1: Introductory Retail Display Platform

• Activity 2: The Boutique: Personal Store Development

• Activity 3: The New Store Experience: Personal Store Revisions & Critiques

• Activity 4: Introducing 3D/Virtual Fashion

• Activity 5: Virtual Fashion Show and Visual Merchandising

• Activity 6: Diversity and Virtual Fashion

• Activity 7: Introducing Virtual Reality

• Activity 8: Try Virtual Reality

• Activity 9: VR Technology and Related Applications

• Activity 10: Introducing Virtual Showrooms

• Activity 11: Analyzing Currently Available Virtual Showrooms

• Activity 12: Building the Virtual Buying Plan

• Activity 13: Should Online Retailers Offer Virtual Try-on Technology?                   

•  Topic 5: Supply Chain Management & Sourcing

• Activity 1: Achieving an Inclusive Supply Chain

• Activity 2: 3D Technology in Production/Distribution

• Activity 3: Increasing Supply Chain Efficiency and Effectiveness through the                      Use of 3D Technology