Fashion Design 1

Learning Outcomes

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• reflect critically on your practice to challenge your thinking.
• use research to identify and critically evaluate information from a variety of sources throughout the design process;

Knowledge and Understanding

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

• how to apply creativity and problem solving to your research.
• how to source, select and critically analyse information and materials as part of your studio practice;
• a range of techniques and methods applicable to fashion practice;

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• communicate ideas clearly and effectively using a variety of media and approaches;
• demonstrate organisation and self-management skills to achieve targets and meet deadlines.

Subject Specific Practical Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• demonstrate a professional approach to your fashion design practice.

• Design project briefings
• Visual research methods for design
• Studio based learning
• Technical studio workshops
• CAD workshops
• Toile development
• First sample realisation
• Portfolio development
• Tutor-led critical reviews

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching methods include

• Tutor briefings
• Presentations
• Group tutorials
• One-to-one tutorial
• Critical reviews/formative feedback
• Creative and technical workshops

Learning activities include

• Independent learning, including reflection on feedback
• Independent research
• Fabric research
• Workshop-based learning
• Digital and technical practice
• Peer group learning
• Class discussion

Resources & Reading list

Internet Resources

Lynda.

Textbooks

Tallon, K. (2013). Creative Fashion Design with Illustrator. Batsford.

Chunman L D. (2012). Pattern Cutting (Portfolio Skills). Laurence King.

Fischer, A. (2015). Sewing for Fashion Design. Laurence King.

Hethorn, J. and Ulasewicz, C. (2015). Sustainable Fashion – What’s Next?. Bloomsbury Publishing.

Mbonu, E. (2014). Fashion Design Research. Laurence King.

Gwitt, A. (2014). A Practical Guide to Sustainable Fashion. Bloomsbury Publishing.

Leach, R. (2012). The Fashion Resource Book: Research for Design. Thames & Hudson.

Dawber, M, (2013). The Complete Fashion Sketchbook. Batsford.

Hopkins, J. (2012). Fashion Design: The complete guide. AVA Publishing.

Fletcher, K and Grosse, L. (2012). Fashion and Sustainability – design for change. Laurence King.

Rissanen, T. and McQuillan, H. (2015). Zero Waste Fashion Design. Bloomsbury Publishing.

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

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.

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External