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:
- study independently and produce work to set deadlines
- utilise subject specific, library and digital resources effectively
- communicate ideas effectively in writing
- identify, select and draw upon a wide range of sources to inform and challenge your thinking
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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Lecture | 10 |
Wider reading or practice | 40 |
Follow-up work | 25 |
Completion of assessment task | 36 |
Seminar | 10 |
Tutorial | 4 |
Preparation for scheduled sessions | 25 |
Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
Harvard citing and referencing systems, 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
Digital Learning resource for students to access digital support and tutorials. www.lynda.com
Blackboard. Blackboard http://blackboard.soton.ac.uk Panopto via Blackboard
WSA Creative Services: Students can access a wide range of 2D and 3D printing and laser cut facilities..
Academic Integrity issues. http://library.soton.ac.uk/sash/what-is-academic-integrity
Textbooks
Clarke. M. (2007). Verbalising the Visual: Translating art and design into words. Ava Publishing.
Francis, Pat (2009). Inspiring Writing in Art and Design: Taking a Line for a Write. Intellect Books.
Moon, Jennifer (2006). Learning Journals: A Handbook for Reflective Practice and Professional Development. Routledge.
Barnard, Malcolm (1996). Fashion as Communication. Routledge.
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% |