ECTS: 5

Learning outcome: Students will be able to name, describe and reproduce the machines and procedures of the seam joining process and identify and interpret the relationship between the effective factors of textile product, material and machine. They can derive technological limit values from technical machine data and thus select, test and apply suitable joining processes depending on the product, material and genre. They are able to discuss and present results to the group.

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The aim of the course is to acquire basic knowledge of quality management and the comprehensive concept of TQM and to transfer this knowledge to companies in the clothing industry. Students get familiar with topics such as auditing and evaluation and learn the importance of QM systems for products, services and all functional areas of a company. The role of the customer in connection with quality will be discussed. Upon successful completion, students can interpret and apply quality standards.

ECTS: 5

Students learn about textile waste, the industrial processes for post-consumer textile collection and sorting including digitalization and automation technologies. They learn about different methods of textile recycling. They will familiarise themselves with the specific processes and suitability of clothing products for recycling. Upon successful completion, they can combine their knowledge with responsibility for ecology and the environment.

ECTS: 5

Students learn how to create and display simple CAD-supported models in 3D on the figurine (avatar, scanatar) on the PC using the CAD programme modaris and make initial assessments of the fit. They can handle individual measurements, estimate body shapes and integrate these into the design using parameters in the modular CAD system GRAFIS.

Note: CAD pattern making knowledge is required to be admitted to this course.

ECTS: 5

After successful completion of the course, students know the importance of QM systems as a prerequisite for reproducible production and error traceability. They can analyse strengths and weaknesses, classify services and customer acquisition. Students are confident in dealing with controlling mechanisms in cost management and have basic knowledge of the introduction of QM systems in companies. They know the importance of QM systems with regard to upstream and downstream elements in the value chain and think in a complex and holistic way.

Every Semester students are able to choose 1-2 AWE from a great range of general courses in order to complement their regular curriculum courses. You will be able to see the full range of optional courses during the course registration period. As not all topics are published yet at the time of the application, please simply select "AWE - General Course" on the learning agreement and then apply for your specific General Course(s) before the semester starts. Please note that "AWE" have limited places, acceptance is not guaranteed.

Some examples of General Courses taught in English from previous semesters are:

• International Standardization
• Design Thinking and Human Values
• Becoming a Global Graduate
• International Entrepreneurship

Additionally around 70-80 varying General Courses are offered in German (B2 German recommended) every semester, such as:

• Wissenschaftliches Schreiben und Präsentationstechniken
• Rhetorik
• Karrieremanagement für Frauen
• Film Workshop / Von der Idee zum fertigen Film
• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign

ECTS 4:

At the beginning of the Welcome Weeks, two weeks prior to the start of the lecture period, we will offer a language test that determines the level for the ensuing two-week German intensive course.

Based on their level in the intensive course, students will then be able to enroll for one or more German language classes during the semester, focusing on the basics of grammar and conversation, to more advanced German courses with specializations in the fields of Design, Business and Technology.

Our language department also offers a wide range of other language courses. For more information, please refer to the website of our Language Department.