Fashion and Clothing Technology in Post-Graduation

UDESC Professional Master’s Degree as an academic-scientific entity for organizational technological promotion

Abstract

The economic growth and social development of the State of Santa Catarina are intrinsic to the improvement of its industry, including, in this context, the textile and clothing industries, which are integrated into the concept of ecological modernization, with their activity, growth and planning conditioned by sustainability, encompassing the economic, environmental, social and cultural spheres. Thus, universities and higher education institutions are essential partners in adopting new industrial positions focused on research, technology and innovation. That said, this paper aims to present the Graduate Program in Fashion at the University of the State of Santa Catarina, which began its activities in 2017, with the implementation of the Professional Master’s Degree in Clothing and Fashion Design. The report highlights the regional context, the demand of industries for qualified professionals and some fundamental points of the course proposal, which considers the variables and challenges of a market attentive to the social, cultural and economic repercussions of industrial production in the 21st century.