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:
- contemporary fashion practice
- how to apply fashion concepts, techniques, and processes
- how to identify and apply the skills you will need to practice professionally in the fashion and creative industries
- an in-depth understanding of your specialist pathway encompassing design, industry practices and theory
Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- resolve conceptual and technical problems in the production and realisation of garments and products
- professionally apply materials, techniques and processes to realise practical outcomes
- confidently use specialist machines and equipment
- identify an individual approach to fashion design through the realisation of practical work
- select materials, techniques and processes relevant to Menswear or Womenswear
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- communicate ideas professionally and effectively in a variety of formats including digital
- study independently and produce work to set deadlines
- demonstrate relevant interpersonal skills
- use learning, library and digital resources effectively
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- make independent critical judgments in the selection and use of ideas, materials, and techniques
- establish a personal design identity by critically assessing your realised outcomes
- apply enquiry and reflection enabling you to critically evaluate your work
- identify the skills you need to practice professionally in fashion design
- challenge the conceptual and technical practices of fashion design
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Type | Hours |
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Supervised time in studio/workshop | 78 |
Tutorial | 22 |
Wider reading or practice | 30 |
Practical classes and workshops | 90 |
Completion of assessment task | 120 |
Preparation for scheduled sessions | 10 |
Follow-up work | 90 |
Lecture | 10 |
Total study time | 450 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
Blackboard. http://blackboard.soton.ac.uk Panopto via Blackboard An ongoing relevant reading list will be outlined in the project brief/s available on Blackboard. The following is a list of recommended equipment for the Fashion Design programme in Part 3: A4 and A3 Sketchbooks, Tracing paper and layout pad, A4 ring bound folders, Magic and masking tape, Glue stick, Drawing and painting material including pens, pencils, chalks, marker pens, inks, paints, brushes etc., paper shears [minimum 20cm], Fabric shears [minimum 23cm], Tape measure, Ruler [30cm], pattern-master ruler, Fine steel pins, calico, pattern cutting paper, various materials and fabrics for the projects. This is not a complete list of equipment and material needed, however it is an indication of what students need as a basic provision. Fabric and material costs will vary dependent on the students own choices and decisions suited to the projects undertaken.
Assessment
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Portfolio | 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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Portfolio | 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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Portfolio | 100% |