Introduction to Fashion Studio 1a (Dalian)

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• introductory drawing and visual communication skills appropriate to fashion design
• introductory techniques and processes of cut and construction
• introductory digital skills relevant and appropriate to fashion design
• a research informed approach to fashion design practice and theory

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• make decisions in the development of ideas and the making of your work;
• generate ideas through enquiry analysis and critical reflection;
• make informed judgments in the selection and use of ideas, materials and techniques

Subject Specific Practical Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• explore and select fashion design techniques, materials and processes
• use machines and equipment competently and safely in the studios and workshops

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• make effective use of learning resources
• communicate ideas effectively in a variety of formats including digital
• manage your time and produce work to set deadlines

This module provides you with an opportunity to engage with the basic theories and practice of fashion design as an academic and creative discipline, to explore the basic range of technical competencies necessary for a career in the fashion industry and overall, to begin to develop your understanding of the practices, techniques, methodologies and skills associated with fashion design.

You will have the opportunity to experience a range of different processes and concepts through project work and related technical workshops. The projects of this module will provide a focused context to the development of your practical skills; you will be encouraged to explore how ideas and inspirations are developed in a creative project and how design development and experimentation can be recorded and presented.

Through introductions to content and ways of thinking relevant to your chosen subject, you will explore your ideas and develop an understanding of a variety of applications. Through the introduction to relevant artists or designers you will further your understanding of art and design processes.

You will be supported with a range of technical workshops that will introduce you to basic garment design and construction processes.

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching methods include:

• lectures
• project briefings
• tutorials
• individual and group critiques
• workshops inductions

Learning activities include:

• lectures
• seminars
• project briefings
• group critiques
• tutorials
• peer group learning
• self-assessment

Relationship between the teaching, learning and assessment methods and the planned learning outcomes

In this module learning and teaching activities focus on helping you to develop study skills through which you can explore a set outcome specific to the study of fashion design. You will experience a variety of workshop inductions, which are designed to give you an introduction to basic fashion design techniques and processes through which you can experiment and explore further.

Lectures will introduce you to key themes in the study of fashion design and will further your awareness of how to contextualise present, record and evaluate your outcomes. Seminars and group critiques will allow you to reflect on and discuss the key fashion ideas and concepts you have learned about and their influence on your practical work and that of others.

You will have tutorials that will help you review your progress during the Introduction to Fashion Studio 1a module. Feedback on your general progress and development will be given through group critiques and tutorials. Informal feedback in a studio setting will provide opportunities for peer group learning and self-evaluation.

You will be taught by a module staff team in studio sessions, lectures and technical workshops timetabled across the week. When taught time is not scheduled to take place you are expected to work independently in the studio on work for your project and your assessment. Your independent study is crucial to your development and positive achievement in this module. The work and outcomes of your independent study will be discussed in tutorials and group critiques.

Resources & Reading list

Internet Resources

Study Skills Workshop.

Academic Integrity Support.

The Academic Skills Library page for study skills support .

Harvard citing and referencing support including citethemright online resource.

Blackboard.

Textbooks

Davies. H (2013). Fashion Designers’ Sketchbook.. London:: Laurence King.

Kiisel, K. & Johnston, A (2010). Fabric For Fashion ,. London:: Laurence King.

Chariall, J. Drawing Fashion.. Prestel.

McKelvey, K. Fashion Source Book.. Blackwell.

Hallett, C, Johnston, A. Fashion Design reading - A Fabric for Fashion - Tee Swatch Book. Laurence King. Laurence King.

Hopkins, J. ((2012)). Fashion design: the complete guide.. London:: AVA Academia.

Fischer, A. (2009). Basic Fashion Design – Construction.. London: Thames & Hudson.

Ingledew, J. (2011). The A-Z of Visual Ideas.. London:: Laurence King.

Weston, A. Guide to Textile terms. Ansley Weston Publishing Ltd. Ansley Weston Publishing Ltd.

Ingledew, J. ((2005)). Photography.. London:: Laurence King.

Jenkyn Jones. S. ((2002)). Fashion Design.. London:: Laurence King.

Faerm, S.. Fashion Design Course.. London:: Thames & Hudson.

Clarke, S. ( (2011)). Textile Design.. London: Laurence King.

Webb, J. ( (2010)). Basics Creative Photography 01: Design Principles.. AVA Academia.

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal