The proposed project is designed to promote the renewal and reform of the higher education system of Egypt in the area of Textile, printing and Ready Made Garment and fashion design. The main outcome of the project is developing and modernized some curricula in faculties of Applied Arts (Damietta & Helwan and Kafre El Sheikh Universities Egypt) programs. It focuses on the introduction of modern, student based teaching approaches and on the improvement of courses quality using information technology and modern equipment. It also aims to encourage institutions from the Partner Country (Egypt) and the Member States of the European Community to work together and exchange experience and ideas.

Specific project objectives: 1. Modernization and developing curricula in faculties of Applied Arts (Damietta & Helwan

Universities and Kafre El Sheikh University- Egypt) programs ' of Textile, printing and Ready Made Garment and Fashion design in the Partner Country (Egypt) .

2. Improvement of courses quality. This will mean introducing new teaching methodologies; developing relevant case studies; using information technology and multimedia, and using modern equipment for course delivery.

3. Development of web-based modules and/ or courses so that they can be delivered online .4. Updating of courses to international standards to support student mobility with academic

recognition of a period spent abroad.5. Improvement of the instructors' ability to adopt and apply the new teaching methodologies and

to use the modern equipment.6. Sharing the experience gained with other universities within the Partner Country and acting as a

contact and information exchange point in curriculum development for local higher education institutions.

7. Creation of Textile, printing and Ready Made Garment and Fashion design Technologies educational portal to promote the collaboration and exchange of ideas between teaching staff and students.

Project outcomes and activities The expected project outcomes and the activities required to achieve the outcomes are as follows:

1. Analysis of educational problems and needs in the Partner Country#2. The involved partners from both the Member States and the Partner Country will analyse in

depth the educational needs and problems of the latter towards the establishment of new curriculum and the development of the current courses (collection of relevant information , interviews and discussions ) and they will specify the activities needed for the implementation of the project's objectives .

To achieve this outcome, the following activities will be carried out: • Analysis of relevant programs curricula and the used teaching methods.• Analysis of teaching staff availability and competence.• Investigation of the actions needed for updating and purchasing equipment.

The activities will be completed within the first 4 months of the project and all consortium members will be involved. The results of the analysis will be summarized in the progress report.Development of curricula in Textile, printing and Ready Made Garment and Fashion design

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The project will be 3 years program developed in a modular form which will enable its adaptation to changing priorities or available resources of the Partner Country institution and the easy addition of new issues. Its structure comprises the following eight modules corresponding to the main areas of

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Textile, printing and Ready Made Garment and Fashion design technologies problems while the specific contents of the modules will be described by the partners.

1. Theory of Design A discipline in the humanities or social sciences that does not take a Position on what fashion is, what it does and how it works.

Collection of essays surveys and contextualises the ways in which a wide range of disciplines, (Including sociology, cultural studies, anthropology, fashion history, gender studies and cultural history), by using different theoretical approaches to explain away, the astonishing Variety, complexity and beauty of fashion.

Themes covered include individual, social and gender identity, the erotic, consumption and communication.

2. Knitted Fabric Technology Review of knitted fabric production techniques. Technology of more advanced weft and warp knitting, Jersey and rib fabric modification techniques, yarn knitability and productivity, yarns, creels, patterning and machinery developments, manufacture and properties of warp knit fabrics such as mesh, laid-in, weft insertion and plush.

3. 3D Scan for fashion Design Digital has already had a significant impact on the speed and access to fashion, from blogging and live streaming video, to online shopping for the latest style for our real or our avatar selves. Technology and fashion are now converging: from the way we capture data about people, their body shapes and style choices; to the way we design, manufacture and shop. So Digital will become increasingly important as we change and expand our definition of fashion through new and more immersive 3D experiences, products and services, and with this will come a number of opportunities and challenges. Some end uses for 3D body scanning are:

Body shape analysis Sizing surveys 3D product development for fashionable and functional apparel Made-to-measure clothing Clothing size and style recommendation Virtual Fashion

4- Cad base Pattern & construction An introduction to the fundamentals of pattern drafting techniques using Gerber and

Lectra Technology where Garment patterns were traditionally developed and digitized into the OptiTex application..

Drafting patterns using the computer with markers and further develop patterns from sketches based on previous manual pattern drafting.

5- Digital Fabric Design: Creative & Technical Exploration The undergraduate student that incorporated an exploration into and experimental

development of vector based surface design graphics. . The course conducted to integrate the surface theme with the traditional garment

styling as well as develop engineered garments. A new method of print design for the student involved four very large lengths of silk

fabric that did not contain a repeat. To explore and develop custom engineered prints for garment pattern design and

construction.

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Garment patterns were traditionally developed and digitized into the OptiTex application.

From there they were exported and then imported into Adobe Illustrator where the surface graphics were added. With the aidVector files can be easily exported as a raster of any quality.

6-Fashion Design Management This course is directed toward the commercial and professional elements of fashion

Combining an understanding of the global apparel and textile production system with knowledge in design, business management and marketing, students are prepared for this important world industry. In the process, majors sharpen their ability to think critically, analyse information, communicate their ideas, and manage people—talents that are applicable in any business setting. This option also gives an excellent foundation for entrepreneurship.

Fashion Marketing covers the marketing curriculum

7-Marketing communication International merchandising strategies are used to develop an exclusive product line geared

toward the lifestyles of the target market within a specific season and category. Examination of marketing strategy as it applies to custom-designed furniture and interior

products. Exploration of market trends, advertising Strategies ,investigate the retail sector, set goals,

and develop skills to market students as professionals in the fashion industry. Preparation for job search strategies, resume writing, portfolio development and

interviewing techniques are emphasized.

8-Smart garmentsSmart garments present new challenges to the textiles and apparel industry. There is a

balance between integrating technology so it adds value to a garment and maintaining visual appeal. To achieve this outcome, the following activities will be carried out:

• Selection and design of modules and courses.• Preparation of a general plan to modernize courses.

The activities The activities will be carried out during the 4th and 12th month of the project. Again all consortium members will be involved. The results of the activities (structure and content of the curricula) will be included in the progress report.

Development of a web-based Educational Portal The creation of a Textile, printing and Ready Made Garment and Fashion designs

Technologies educational portal will promote the collaboration and exchange of knowledge and ideas between teaching staff and students on these issues . This portal will be designed to facilitate sharing of experiences gained from the project with other universities within the Partner Country and acting as a contact and information exchange point in curriculum development for local higher education institutions.

To achieve this outcome, the following activities will be carried out : • Design of the structure and the content of the educational portal . • Development of the portal application.• Collection of information to be included.

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The activities will start on the 7th month of the project and will complete at the end of the 3rd year. The main responsible for developing of the web page based modules are the partners from CZ, PL and…….. which have previous experience. However, all consortium members will be involved in the phases of design and collection of data. The portal will be launched by the end of the activities.

Development of modules and courses and preparation of teaching materialFollowing the definition of the courses ' structure , members of the consortium will start

adapting and updating courses already delivered at the institutions of the Member States . This task implies mapping of available teaching material and assessing its correspondence to the specified structure and contents of the courses.

As a second phase, the available material shall be revised and fine-tuned to better suit to the project objectives and new teaching material will be developed wherever needed . An essential part of the whole courses preparation will be the use of new teaching methodologies and the introduction of information technology and multimedia for courses delivery.

The revision and updating of existing courses and the development of new ones will be implemented so that the developed courses meet international standards and the needs of the Partner Country.

The activities to be carried out are:• Adaptation and improvement of existing courses and teaching material.• Development of new courses and preparation of teaching material.• Introduction of new teaching methods and ICT tools.The activities will start on the 9th month of the project and will complete on the 3rd month

of the third year and all consortium members will be involved. The results of the activities will be described in the progress and final reports.

Development of specific web based modules and courses In the context of the main objectives set, one or two of the modules will be available online.

This implies selection of the most suitable modules / courses, definition of the web publishing method and prerequisites (hard – and software) , transformation of teaching material into electronic format and publishing in the web . During this phase, the equipment necessary for the delivery of these modules by the Partner Country institution will be defined and the training needs for teaching staff will be specified.

The activities to be carried out are:• Definition of methods and prerequisites for web based courses.• Transformation of material into electronic format and publishing in the web.The activities will be completed within the 7th and 12th of the third year of the project. The

main responsible for the development of the Web Based modules are the partners from the Member States ( CZ ,PL and ……. ) which have previous experience . The results of the activities will be described in the final reports.

Improvement of the laboratory facilities.A crucial factor for the successful introduction of the courses to the Partner's Country

institution is the availability of the necessary hard & software as well as the familiarization of the teaching staff with new teaching methodologies and the use of information technology and multimedia. After the definition of specifications for the necessary equipment and other laboratory facilities and the suitable software, the institution will proceed to their provision. Teaching staff members of the institution will be trained by consortium members from the Member states to understand the use of new methods and tools before courses implementation.

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The activities to be carried out in order to achieve the outcome are: • Provision of Partner’s Country institution with the equipment.• Training staff members.The activities will start on the 10th month of the second year and will be completed on the

3rd month of the third year. All consortium members will be involved.

Establishment, developing and evaluation of the curricula.Quality and relevance of the curricula will be assessed through its pilot application. The

whole testing and evaluation processes will be realized during the third year of the project, in all Member States Universities and Partner Country institution. Undergraduate students from the institution will spend a short period in a Member State University to attend one or more courses developed for the program and become familiar with the new teaching methods.

At a second phase, staff members from the involved Members States Universities will visit the institution to assist local instructors in the implementation of the new curriculum and the application of the Web Based Courses / Modules. Internal evaluation of the developed courses will be realized both by instructors and students (e.g. use of questionnaires) and the results will be used for the assessment of the curricula effectiveness and the specification of the needed changes.The activities to be carried out are:

• Participation of Partner Country students to courses in a Member State University • Pilot application of the developed courses in Damietta, Helwan, Kafre ELShiek

Universities.• Evaluation of the developed courses by instructors and students.

This phase will take place on the last 10 months of the project. The results of the assessment will be summarized in the final report

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