Module overview
This core module encourages you to develop an exploratory approach to your studio practice through a combination of projects and workshops that are intended to develop your interest and understanding of the conceptual, technical and practical requirements associated with fashion design.
You will develop an enhanced awareness of your identity as a fashion design practitioner in relation to your peers through class activities and critiques that are designed to challenge and stimulate your knowledge and thinking of contemporary and emerging fashion issues and debates.
Aims and Objectives
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.
Syllabus
- 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
Learning and Teaching
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
Type | Hours |
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Independent Study | 350 |
Teaching | 50 |
Total study time | 400 |
Resources & Reading list
Internet Resources
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.
Assessment
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Peer Group FeedbackSummative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Portfolio | 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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Portfolio | 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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Portfolio | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External