Module overview
This module is a core module for the BA Fashion Design programme taught at DPU Southampton International College. The module will provide you with introductory theories and practices in fashion design. You will be introduced to key skills related to your programme of study, including design research, drawing, design development and communication of creative concepts. The module will also offer technical workshops in some of the key design and production skills of fashion design.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- manage your time and produce work to set deadlines
- communicate ideas effectively in a variety of formats including digital
- make effective use of learning resources
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 digital skills relevant and appropriate to fashion design
- introductory techniques and processes of cut and construction
- a research informed approach to fashion design practice and theory
Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- use machines and equipment competently and safely in the studios and workshops
- explore and select fashion design techniques, materials and processes
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- make informed judgments in the selection and use of ideas, materials and techniques
- make decisions in the development of ideas and the making of your work;
- generate ideas through enquiry analysis and critical reflection;
Syllabus
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.
Learning and Teaching
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.
Type | Hours |
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Independent Study | 252 |
Teaching | 48 |
Total study time | 300 |
Resources & Reading list
Internet Resources
Harvard citing and referencing support including citethemright online resource.
The Academic Skills Library page for study skills support .
Textbooks
Webb, J. ( (2010)). Basics Creative Photography 01: Design Principles.. AVA Academia.
Fischer, A. (2009). Basic Fashion Design – Construction.. London: Thames & Hudson.
Hopkins, J. ((2012)). Fashion design: the complete guide.. London:: AVA Academia.
Ingledew, J. (2011). The A-Z of Visual Ideas.. London:: Laurence King.
Jenkyn Jones. S. ((2002)). Fashion Design.. London:: Laurence King.
Faerm, S.. Fashion Design Course.. London:: Thames & Hudson.
Ingledew, J. ((2005)). Photography.. London:: Laurence King.
Chariall, J. Drawing Fashion.. Prestel.
Kiisel, K. & Johnston, A (2010). Fabric For Fashion ,. London:: Laurence King.
Davies. H (2013). Fashion Designers’ Sketchbook.. London:: Laurence King.
Weston, A. Guide to Textile terms. Ansley Weston Publishing Ltd. Ansley Weston Publishing Ltd.
Hallett, C, Johnston, A. Fashion Design reading - A Fabric for Fashion - Tee Swatch Book. Laurence King. Laurence King.
Clarke, S. ( (2011)). Textile Design.. London: Laurence King.
McKelvey, K. Fashion Source Book.. Blackwell.
Assessment
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Portfolio Portfolio DevelopmentSummative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Portfolio | 50% |
Portfolio | 50% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Portfolio | 50% |
Portfolio | 50% |
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.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Portfolio | 50% |
Portfolio | 50% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal