Micro-credential: Digital tools for fashion design of footwear components

Part of pathway: Fashionable accessories

Part of module: Fashion footwear and footwear components

EQF level: 4-7 

ECVET credits: 2

Mode of delivery: Online learning

Learning methods and duration

Lectures: 2 hours, exercises/laboratory works, individual study/project work: 45 hours, video experience: 2 hours, initial/final assessment: 1 hour.
 

Assessment methods

  • Initial assesment: quiz
  • Formative assessment: individual or group subject-specific activity
  • Summative assessment: individual project

General objective

The learner will be introduced to:
  • Design and Concept Development
  • Material Selection and Construction 
  • 3D Modeling and Virtual Prototyping

Enrollment:

Timing: 1 Oct 2026 - 30 April 2027

Responsible institution: Tomas Bata University in Zlín (Czech republic)

Contact: Martina Černeková, Ph.D., email: cernekova@utb.cz and 
Irena Drofová, email: drofova@utb.cz


Learning outcomes

Knowledge
After the completion of this module, learners will:
  • acquire practical skills in using industry-standard digital tools for various stages of the design process
  • understand the methodologies for developing footwear products in a modern, digital context
  • identify broader perspective on the impact of technology on the fashion industry

Skills
After the completion of this module, learners will be able to:
  • develop hands-on technical proficiency with industry-standard digital tools
  • gain practical skills in the product development lifecycle
  • foster broader professional skills vital for career success

Competences
After the completion of this module, learners will:
  • develop the ability to use specialized software and technology to produce high-quality, precise designs
  • gain competencies in technical design, digital communication, sustainable practices, and strategic product development
  • evaluate and adopt new technologies to predict trends and increase experience in a constantly evolving industry
  • Teacher
    Tomas Saha