Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- study independently and produce work to set deadlines
- identify, select and draw upon a wide range of sources to inform and challenge your thinking
- understand and utilise appropriate academic referencing
- communicate ideas effectively in writing
- effectively use specialist resources including digital
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- generate ideas and apply methods of enquiry, analysis and critical reflection for an intended context
- develop ideas by applying thinking and concepts informed by an art, design and culture context relevant to your practice and discipline
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- fashion 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 fashion design
- how research informed thinking helps advance self-initiated projects
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Type | Hours |
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Preparation for scheduled sessions | 25 |
Follow-up work | 25 |
Seminar | 10 |
Completion of assessment task | 38 |
Tutorial | 4 |
Lecture | 10 |
Wider reading or practice | 38 |
Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
Harvard citing and referencing support including citethemright online resource. http://library.soton.ac.uk/sash/referencing
The Academic Skills Library page for study skills support. http://library.soton.ac.uk/sash
Academic Integrity support. http://library.soton.ac.uk/sash/what-is-academic-integrity
Study Skills Workshops. http://library.soton.ac.uk/sash/workshops/
Textbooks
M. Clarke (2007). Verbalising the Visual: Translating art and design into words. AVA Publishing.
Jeniffer Moon (2006). A Hankbook for Reflective Practice and Professional Development. Routledge.
Malcolm Barnard (1996). Fashion as Communication. Routledge.
Pat Francis (2009). Inspiring Writing in Art and Design: Taking a Line for a Write. Intellect Books.
Fred Davis (1992). Fashion, Culture and Identity. University of Chicago Press.
Assessment
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% |