Module overview
On this module you will draw on ALL the skills and knowledge gained throughout semesters 1 and 2. You will determine a suitably current and important fashion marketing and branding issue or trend and you will then carry out thorough, investigative research in this area, making use of a wide range of information sources. If necessary, you will then collect some primary data. Finally, you will produce a report which will evidence critical analysis as well as innovative thinking on your part before providing a series of recommendations that you consider necessary.
You will be allocated the most suitable tutor, according to your chosen area of study, who will meet with you and guide you throughout.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- a range of contemporary issues relevant to fashion marketing and branding;
- current and relevant theories and practices related to fashion marketing and branding arising from your investigative research and analysis;
- key ethical and sustainability issues and debates relevant to fashion marketing and branding.
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- apply critical judgment to advance your research and intellectual skills.
- research, critique and apply analysis of suitable academic theories relevant to fashion marketing and branding;
- recognise your own academic strengths and weaknesses, reflecting no your own performance and progress and be able to respond to feedback;
- demonstrate that you can think in a critically and reflective manner on current, important fashion marketing and branding issues;
- demonstrate that you can identify and analyse data and information in order to evaluate their relevance and validity using a range of sources;
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- take responsibility for your own learning and academic integrity;
- demonstrate the ability to manage successfully and complete an individual project.
- Demonstrate that you can articulate and communicate in a professional manner appropriate to the chosen topic
- demonstrate awareness of ethical considerations;
Disciplinary Specific Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge and understanding of the academic research process and output relevant to fashion marketing and branding.
- demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge and understanding of both theoretical and practical issues relevant to current fashion marketing and brand building;
Syllabus
The following provides an outline of the indicative content for this module:
- This will module will allow you to bring together all the skills and knowledge gained on previous modules
- A series of preparatory lectures and seminars will support you as you attempt to define a suitable focused, important topic for your final project
- Project supervisor guidance through face-to-face tutorials and regular email contact is a key feature of this module
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching methods include:
- Tutor guidance with face-to-face tutorials
- Lectures
- Seminars
Learning activities include:
- Independent reading (as directed by your supervisor)
- Reflecting on learning material discussed previously on other modules
- Conducting primary research where necessary
- Analysis and discussion of primary and secondary data
Type | Hours |
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Independent Study | 588 |
Teaching | 12 |
Total study time | 600 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
Bell, J and Waters, S. (2014). Doing Your Research Project. Oxford University Press.
Saunders, M.N.K, Lewis, P. and Thornhill, A. (2012). Research Methods for Business Students. Prentice Hall.
Cottrell, S. (2014). Dissertations and Project Reports. Palgrave Macmillan.
Gray, D.E. (2013). Doing Research in the Real World. SAGE.
Banks, M. and Zeitlyn, D. (2015). Visual Methods in Social Research. SAGE.
Bryman, A. (2012). Social Research Methods. Oxford University Press.
Brennan, B.S. (2012). Qualitative Research Methods for Media Studies. Routledge.
Assessment
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
FeedbackSummative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Research Paper/Report | 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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Research Paper/Report | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External