Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- textile design practices, concepts and debates informed by professional, cultural and technological innovations evolving in this field
- contemporary and historical contexts and their influence on the practice and theory of textile design
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- develop ideas by applying thinking and concepts informed by art, design and culture context relevant to your practice and discipline
- generate ideas through enquiry, analysis and critical reflection
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- communicate ideas effectively in writing
- cite references and sources using the appropriate Harvard style referencing system
- utilise subject specific, library and digital resources effectively,
- study independently and produce work to set deadlines
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Type | Hours |
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Tutorial | 4 |
Wider reading or practice | 40 |
Seminar | 10 |
Lecture | 10 |
Completion of assessment task | 36 |
Preparation for scheduled sessions | 25 |
Follow-up work | 25 |
Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
WSA Creative Services: Students can access a wide range of 2D and 3D printing and laser cut facilities..
Harvard citing and referencing systems, including citethemright onlineresource. http://library.soton.ac.uk/sash/referencing
Academic Integrity issues. http://library.soton.ac.uk/sash/what-is-academic-integrity
The Academic Skills Library page for study skills support. http://library.soton.ac.uk/sash
Digital Learning resource for students to access digital support and tutorials. Lynda.com
Blackboard. Blackboard http://blackboard.soton.ac.uk Panopto via Blackboard An on-going relevant reading list to specific projects will be listed on the project brief/s and available on Blackboard
Textbooks
Berger, John (1972). Ways of Seeing. Penguin.
Francis, Pat (2009). Inspiring Writing in Art and Design: Taking a Line for a Write. Intellect Books.
Clarke, M (2007). Verbalising the Visual: Translating art and design into words. AVA Publishing.
Moon, Jennifer (2006). Learning Journals: A Handbook for Reflective Practice and Professional Development. Routledge.
Assessment
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Essay proposal
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback: Feedback on assignment is on submission of draft proposal. Students on study exchange will receive formative feedback by email or skype on submission of draft proposal.
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Illustrated essay | 100% |
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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Illustrated essay | 100% |
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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Illustrated essay | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External