Critical Thinking and Writing for Textiles 2

Learning Outcomes

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• study independently and produce work to set deadlines
• utilise subject specific, library and digital resources effectively
• identify, select and draw upon a wide range of sources to inform and challenge your thinking
• communicate ideas effectively in writing

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• how research informed thinking helps advance self-initiated projects
• 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)

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

This module will enable you to understand your practice from a theoretical perspective and focus your critical thinking. You will produce a 3,000 word illustrated essay, including 10 Harvard references equivalent to 500 words that recognises the importance of key ideas, and draws links between thoughts and information, helping to define your practiced based work.

You are expected to engage with a range of research and references supporting the development of your work in the final stage of your degree.

This should be accompanied by a bibliography with a selection of suitable visual and academic references.

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching methods include

• Introduction to the module
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Online support including blackboard
• Group discussions

Learning activities include

• Accessing appropriate library and online material
• Peer learning
• Independent study
• Group discussions
• Formative Self-evaluation
• Study skills Hub

Resources & Reading list

General Resources

Harvard citing and referencing systems, including citethemright online resource. http://library.soton.ac.uk/sash/referencing

Blackboard. Blackboard http://blackboard.soton.ac.uk Panopto via Blackboard

Digital Learning resource for students to access digital support and tutorials. www.lynda.com

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

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.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

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.