Module overview
This core module builds on your evolving fashion practice and encourages you to develop an increasingly personal and professional focus. You will be expected to take additional responsibility for your own learning through a negotiated project aligned to your personal interests, motivations and career ambitions.
You will be encouraged to define your fashion identity and, using feedback, apply critical judgement to advance your ideas and formulate a practical body of work in preparation for the Final Project. In consultation with tutors and working alongside your peers you will have the opportunity to exhibit your work at the School and realise a creative portfolio through self-initiated personal study.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- an advanced level practical skills relevant to your fashion practice.
- an in-depth knowledge of fashion design within a framework of professional practice and ethics;
- a range of techniques and research methods applicable to fashion design;
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- critically evaluate relevant concepts and methods to inform your developing practice;
- demonstrate a reflective approach to your work to advance your thinking.
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- communicate your ideas visually and in text;
- demonstrate awareness of ethical considerations.
- demonstrate increasing self-management, recognising own strengths and weaknesses;
Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- explore advanced individual creativity, vision and personal expression to promote high quality fashion practice including IT skills.
Syllabus
- Self-initiated project – project proposal
- Studio based learning
- Technical studio workshops
- CAD workshops
- Toile development
- Collection development
- Interim exhibition
- First sample/collection realisation
- Portfolio development
- Tutor-led critical reviews
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching methods include:
Tutor project briefing
Presentations
Group tutorials
One-to-one tutorials
Critical reviews/formative feedback
Creative and technical workshops
Exhibition planning
Learning activities include:
Project proposal writing
Independent learning, including reflection on feedback
Independent research
Fabric research
Workshop-based learning
Digital and technical practice
Peer group learning
Class discussion and group planning activities
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Teaching | 50 |
| Independent Study | 350 |
| Total study time | 400 |
Resources & Reading list
Internet Resources
Textbooks
Hethorn, J. and Ulasewicz, C.. Sustainable Fashion – What’s Next?. Bloomsbury Publishing.
Hopkins J., (2012). Fashion Design: The complete guide. AVA Publishing.
Nakamichi, T. (2010). Pattern Magic. Laurence King.
Quinn, B. (2012). Fashion Futures. Merrell.
Wesen, B. (2016). Fashion Drawing: Illustration techniques for fashion designers. Laurence King.
Braungart, M. and McDonough, W. (2009). Cradle to Cradle – remaking the way we make things. Vintage.
Nakamichi, T. (2011). Pattern Magic 2. Laurence King.
Chunman L D., (2012). Pattern Cutting (Portfolio Skills). Laurence King.
Tallon K., (2013). Creative Fashion Design with Illustrator. Batsford.
Fischer A., (2015). Sewing for Fashion Design. Laurence King.
Dawber, M., (2013). The Complete Fashion Sketchbook. Batsford.
Leach, R. (2012). The Fashion Resource Book: Research for Design. Thames & Hudson.
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 |
|---|---|
| Portfolio | 80% |
| Critical Reflection | 20% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Critical Reflection | 20% |
| Portfolio | 80% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External