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 and historical contexts and their influence on the practice and theory of textile design
- textile design practices, concepts and debates informed by professional, cultural and technological innovations evolving in this field)
- how research informed thinking helps advance self-initiated projects
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- identify, select and draw upon a wide range of sources to inform and challenge your thinking
- study independently and produce work to set deadlines
- utilise subject specific, library and digital resources effectively
- communicate ideas effectively in writing
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 art, design and culture context relevant to your practice and discipline
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Type | Hours |
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Completion of assessment task | 36 |
Lecture | 10 |
Seminar | 10 |
Follow-up work | 25 |
Preparation for scheduled sessions | 25 |
Tutorial | 4 |
Wider reading or practice | 40 |
Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
Academic Integrity issues. http://library.soton.ac.uk/sash/what-is-academic-integrity
Blackboard. Blackboard http://blackboard.soton.ac.uk Panopto via Blackboard
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. www.lynda.com
Harvard citing and referencing systems, including citethemright online resource. http://library.soton.ac.uk/sash/referencing
WSA Creative Services: Students can access a wide range of 2D and 3D printing and laser cut facilities..
Textbooks
Moon, Jennifer (2006). Learning Journals: A Handbook for Reflective Practice and Professional Development. Routledge.
Clarke. M. (2007). Verbalising the Visual: Translating art and design into words. Ava Publishing.
Barnard, Malcolm (1996). Fashion as Communication. Routledge.
Francis, Pat (2009). Inspiring Writing in Art and Design: Taking a Line for a Write. Intellect Books.
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% |