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PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION

PART 1: COURSE SUMMARY INFORMATION

Course summary

Final award BA (Hons) Fashion with Business Studies

Intermediate award BA Fashion with Business Studies

DipHE Fashion with Business Studies

CertHE Fashion with Business Studies

Course status Validated

Awarding body University of Brighton

School School of Art

Location of study/ campus Grand Parade

Partner institution(s)

Name of institution Host department Course status

1. N/A

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3.

Admissions

Admissions agency UCAS

Entry requirements Include any progression opportunities into the course.

Check the University’s website for current entry requirements

Entry Requirements: A-levels or BTEC Entry requirements are in the range of A-level BBB–CCC (120–96 UCAS Tariff points), or BTEC Extended Diploma DDM–MMM. Our conditional offers typically fall within this range. We are looking for highly motivated and creative students. We will consider you on an individual basis. Your portfolio is the most important and mandatory part of your application. If your predicted or actual grades fall below the range below but you can evidence your thinking, ideas and abilities through a high-quality portfolio we will still consider your application. Art foundation diploma Pass. A foundation diploma is not a requirement for entry – it is just one of a range of qualifications that is accepted for admission to this course. International Baccalaureate 30 points. Access to HE diploma Pass with 60 credits overall. Art and design courses preferred. At least 45 credits at level 3, and 30 credits must be at merit or above. GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4) At least English language and maths.

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Studied before or got relevant experience? A qualification, HE credits or relevant experience may count towards your course at Brighton, and could mean that you do not have to take some elements of the course or can start in year 2 or 3. For non-native speakers of English IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and at least 5.5 in the other elements

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Evidence presented through prior work experience and other qualifications will be considered in conjunction with those listed above. Selection Process: Interview and Portfolio Review All applicants must be interviewed and portfolio reviewed prior to any offer being made, no offer is made on qualifications alone. Following receipt of the application form, applicants who meet the minimum requirements above will be invited to submit a Flickr portfolio. If successful applicants will then be invited to attend an interview and portfolio review as part of the selection process.

Detailed advice on the interview and portfolio review procedure will be provided with the invitation to interview. Through the application and selection process applicants must demonstrate the potential to benefit from the programme of study and for successful completion, which should be evidenced through a combination of qualifications gained, a portfolio of work and the interview.

We will be looking for

A good understanding of drawing, painting, composition, form, proportion and colour

An experimental and enquiring approach to different materials and media

Visual research including several sketchbooks showing development of ideas through investigative drawing, experimentation and testing

Evidence of experimental work in 2D and 3D

The ability to create innovatively

An awareness of fashion design within a fashion context

A real passion and drive to study and succeed in Art and Design

Start date (mmm-yy) Normally September

September 2019

Mode of study

Mode of study Duration of study (standard) Maximum registration period

Full-time 3 years 8 years

Part-time Select Select

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Sandwich 4 years 10 years

Distance Select Select

Course codes/categories

UCAS code W2N2

Contacts

Course Leader (or Course Development Leader)

Craig Higgins

Admissions Tutor Jane Shepherd

Examination and Assessment

External Examiner(s)

Name Place of work Date tenure expires

Steven Dell

Sarah Bailey

Kingston University

London College of Fashion

September 2021

September 2022

Examination Board(s) (AEB/CEB)

Course Examination Board for the Academic Programme in

Fashion and Textiles

Approval and review

Approval date Review date

Validation July 20111 January 20182

Programme Specification January 20183 January 20194

Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body 1 (if applicable):

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1 Date of original validation. 2 Date of most recent periodic review (normally academic year of validation + 5 years). 3 Month and year this version of the programme specification was approved (normally September). 4 Date programme specification will be reviewed (normally approval date + 1 year). If programme specification is applicable to a particular cohort, please state here. 5 Date of original approval by the Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Body (PSRB) 6 Date of most recent review by accrediting/ approving external body.

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PART 2: COURSE DETAILS

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Aims

The aims of the course are:

The course is underpinned by the following values:

To positively engage in transforming lives within a connected and vibrant learning community

To enable students to engage in socially purposeful knowledge, education and research

To invest in talent to create an environment of learning, discovery and practice

To globally connect and encourage life long individuality and critical thinking

The BA (Hons) Fashion with Business Studies course is industry orientated. It aims to graduate highly motivated innovators in fashion design or the fashion-related industries, equipped for the professional design and production of fashion, through studio and workshop practice.

BA (Hons) Fashion with Business Studies provides a framework for accumulative learning from a

broad educational base of Level 4 to subject expertise at Level 6, through an undergraduate route to BA (Hons) final award. The aims of that framework are to enable students to:

apply knowledge and skills appropriate for contemporary fashion designers to foster scholarship and challenge precedent in order to advance the fashion specialism within an industrial and/or academic context;

develop 2 and 3 dimensional fashion design and critical analysis strategies and use appropriate skills, materials, processes and techniques to conceive, design and produce a range of fashion designs/products that demonstrate increasingly sophisticated creative capability and experimentation;

generate knowledge and understanding of the social, cultural, historical, ethical, and environmental issues that impact upon the contemporary fashion industry worldwide;

develop knowledge and the ability to design fashion in response to specific conceptual ideas, market-led projects or a given context;

cultivate critical understanding and awareness of the historical, contemporary, social and cultural contexts and means of production of fashion ;

demonstrate business, professional and entrepreneurial skills and a knowledge of the international fashion industry and the diversity of design careers in a highly competitive market;

develop written, oral, visual and practical design skills underpinned by research, communication, collaborative and independent learning skills appropriate to contemporary fashion design;

evolve a refined personal visual and critical language, which confidently and clearly defines creative intentions and fashion design proposals through a range of communicative means and in an engaging and professional way;

develop an understanding of the significance of the contemporary digital environment, and to establish appropriate design and communication skills using relevant software for the fashion industry.

The programme is designed to enable progressive development of knowledge and awareness as well as a range of subject specific and transferable skills.

An optional industrial placement is available for students between Stages 2 and 3 (Levels 5 and 6) of study. Subject to negotiation and availability, students will be recommended for Work Placement experience at the end of Level 5 on condition that they have fully engaged with the programme, and demonstrated a professional attitude in all aspects of their work during Levels 4 and 5. The placement is configured as a single 120-credit module, which is assessed on a pass/fail basis to accommodate each student’s individual and unique 27-week placement experience(s) together with the submission of an online report summary and completed questionnaire. It enables students to experience industrial placements, allowing them to apply subject knowledge and their business and professional practice skills within the context of the fashion and associated industries. The placement experience is of

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mutual benefit to the student and the host company and assists with the integration of all aspects of study at Level 6.

Learning outcomes

The learning outcomes of the main award provide information about how the primary aims are demonstrated by students following the course. These are mapped to external reference points where appropriate7.

Knowledge and theory e.g. demonstrate knowledge of, be aware of, have an understanding of

On successful completion of the course students will have gained, through a graduated study programme of increasing depth and range:

KT1. Level 4 - Knowledge and experience of the commercial, entrepreneurial and professional context of creative design practices; (Intermediate award at this level: Cert HE Fashion with Business Studies)

KT2. Level 5 - Knowledge, experience and understanding of contemporary design practices through the process of making and manufacture;(Intermediate award at this level: Dip HE Fashion with Business Studies)

KT3. Level 6 - An individual, intellectual and critical understanding of historical and contemporary cultural contexts of fashion design, and an awareness of its’ societal influence and impact; (Final award: BA(Hons) Fashion with Business Studies

KT4. Developed throughout the course - Knowledge, experience and understanding of the role of visual and representational language in the processes of creative design practice;

KT5. Developed throughout the course - Awareness of the cultural, social, ethical and environmental issues associated within the fashion media and fashion related industries;

KT6. Developed throughout the course - Knowledge and awareness of professional, business and legal frameworks associated with the fashion media and the fashion and textiles industries; including the digital environment, cycles of fashion, market awareness and industrial production.

Skills Includes intellectual skills (i.e. generic skills relating to academic study, problem solving, evaluation, research etc.) and professional/ practical skills (

Preparation for self-directed study in L6 is undertaken in the first 2 years of the course, addressing specific skills required for further study and the developmental paths that exist following graduation.

Working knowledge of safe practices in workshops, supported by the completion of formal inductions and technical demonstration is expected throughout the course.

The skills developed over the duration of the course:

On successful completion of the course students will be able to demonstrate:

S1. Developed throughout the course: Competence with the processes, materials and technical requirements relevant to fashion design, making and production;

S2. Levels 4 & 5: Ability to undertake primary and secondary research in both historical and critical studies and complete a series of reflective essays;

7 Please refer to the Curriculum Staffcentral site or QAA website for details.

https://staff.brighton.ac.uk/cdw/SOA/FT/Course_docs/Pages/Course-approval-and-review.aspx

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S3. Developed throughout the course: A developed understanding and a personal approach within 2 dimensional design presentation and communication using appropriate media and digital design software; S4. Levels 4 & 5: Awareness of contemporary issues within textiles or fashion design practice and the ability to discuss and contextualise these;

S5. Levels 5 & 6: Ability to critically reflect upon knowledge and approaches gained through the study of fashion design, pattern cutting, garment construction and textiles selection, and how these impact upon the form and structure of garments in relation to the human body; S6. Levels 5 & 6: Ability to develop design concepts and successfully advance their garment design to conclusion through the synthesis of visual research, applied technical skills and knowledge;

S7. Levels 5 & 6: Ability to establish a range of individual research methods and concepts, techniques and applications that make an appropriate contribution to fashion design practice;

S8. Level 6: Ability to develop and conclude a fashion collection and professional portfolio that incorporates and is informed by knowledge of historical precedents, dress history, international fashion media, contemporary and professional debates.

S9. Level 6: Experience-led competence in delivering convincing communication materials, which facilitates clear understanding of conceptual, and theoretical ideas and physical design proposals; S10. Level 6: Ability to clearly communicate complex research methods, concepts and findings through visual, technical, written and oral presentation suitable for a professional audience. S11. Levels 5 & 6: Ability to collect and collate research materials and business information, including technical skills learnt or acquired and demonstrate effective presentation and communication of business information and strategies.

In addition to the specialist knowledge and subject specific skills students on the course will gain the following transferable skills:

S12. Developed throughout the course: Time-management and self-organisation and the development and execution of multiple tasks to a deadline;

S13. Levels 5 & 6: Ability to research, analyse, structure and critically evaluate original source material from various research sources to advance study through knowledge gathered.

S14. Developed throughout the course: Ability to work effectively, both independently and as a part of team, valuing collaboration and exchange;

S15. Developed throughout the course: Accumulation of IT skills;

S16. Developed throughout the course: Interpersonal and social skills;

On completion of the industrial placement, students will be able to demonstrate:

S17. Levels 5b: Expertise gained from working in the creative industries in, for example, fashion design and presentation, pattern-cutting, tailoring, garment manufacture, or studio management;

S18. Levels 5b: Networking and relating to professionals working in a professional manner and as part of a team;

S19 Levels 5b: The ability to reflect on work based learning experiences to inform personal and professional development;

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QAA subject benchmark statement (where applicable)8

The QAA subject benchmark statement: Art and Design (2017) has provided the reference points required to determine the appropriateness of the volume and nature of learning expected within this course.

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/SBS-Art-and-Design-17.pdf

PROFESSIONAL, STATUTORY AND REGULATORY BODIES (where applicable)

Where a course is accredited by a PSRB, full details of how the course meets external requirements, and what students are required to undertake, are included.

N/A

LEARNING AND TEACHING

Learning and teaching methods

This section sets out the primary learning and teaching methods, including total learning hours and any specific requirements in terms of practical/clinical-based learning. The indicative list of learning and teaching methods includes information on the proportion of the course delivered by each method and details where a particular method relates to a particular element of the course.

The information included in this section complements that found in the Key Information Set (KIS), with

the programme specification providing further information about the learning and teaching methods

used on the course.

The programme uses project work as a main teaching and learning strategy employing a range of teaching and learning methods. As a general indication of teaching and learning methods used, students will experience most of the following during their course.

- Lectures

This is used to support the content and learning outcomes of modules where necessary and appropriate. Its purpose is to introduce efficiently to a large number of students in a year/cohort of a course to issues of concern and current understandings of a subject/discipline. It is a method of teaching used primarily in Business Studies and the Historical and Critical Studies aspects of the course

- Seminars and Group Tutorials

This form of teaching is the dominant one within the programme and would normally consist of a group of students with a tutor or tutors. It is primarily used within the context of students presenting and discussing their practical work in small groups. Other contexts for a seminar beyond student work/critique sessions are used within Business Studies and the Historical and Critical Studies aspects of the programme. In addition the group critique/seminar may also be the main context in which assessment of certain studio practice modules would occur particularly in Levels 4 and 5.

- Individual Tutorial Supervision

For the individual student one to one teaching will occur less frequently than the group tutorial or seminar. It is an important form of teaching which provides a more personal, less public forum for students to engage with their ongoing practices/projects and to seek individual/academic advice about it with a tutor. Particular use of tutorial teaching in the programme would be made in the undergraduate final year for certain aspects of studio work and written research essay work, for example.

- Independent and enquiry-based learning

This is an important part of learning for students on the programme, drawing upon a range of

resources to support research and development activities. Students will be expected to engage in their

practice in whatever form that their particular discipline prescribes and to make use of the available

time and facilities (libraries, computer suites, studios, workshops, etc.) provided to produce their work

for activities outlined by project briefs.

- Inductions Workshops and Technical Demonstrations

8 Please refer to the QAA website for details.

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/SBS-Art-and-Design-17.pdf

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This form of teaching is mainly delivered within levels 4 and 5, delivered by an academic or

technical member of staff it has its primary emphasis on not so much the question ‘what to do’ but

the question

‘how to do it’. The range of technical demonstrations and inductions are diverse and increase

in complexity and specialism as the course progresses.

- Peer and Self-Assessment

Peer and self-assessment is usually included as a part of each module, using module specific peer and self-assessment forms. In addition the group critique/seminar may also be the main context in which peer and self-assessment of certain studio practice modules would occur particularly in Levels 4 and 5.

- Personal Tutorial Support

The University of Brighton has a personal tutoring policy that is complemented by Student

Services. W ithin the course, personal tutoring is conducted by either the year tutor, year co-

ordinator or course leader.

- Virtual Learning Environment (StudentCentral)

StudentCentral is a student intranet for the University of Brighton; it is a one-stop-shop for everything students need while studying at the University of Brighton. Generally, all handout materials, bibliographies, written summaries of the lectures given to students are lodged on StudentCentral. StudentCentral provides an easy way for staff to make teaching material available on-line. Course material can include text, downloadable files, images, or even multimedia such as audio or video files. In addition to course-specific guidance, online resources to help students study effectively are available through the ASK Study Guide on StudentCentral.

- Placement Learning

Placement learning and work experience is seen as an important part of the programme, and of students’ individual knowledge and skills development. The programme offers placement learning between Stages 2 and 3 (Levels 5 and 6) of study, subject to negotiation and availability. This is configured as a single 120-credit module at Level 5b, which is assessed on a pass/fail basis.

- Formative Assessment: Project work for practice-based modules will usually be formatively

assessed at a project critique when students will normally be expected to show and discuss their work

with tutors and peers. This is an opportunity for peer and tutor feedback on the strengths within

students’ work and to highlight areas for improvement.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment methods

This section sets out the summative assessment methods on the course and includes details on where to find further information on the criteria used in assessing coursework. It also provides an assessment matrix which reflects the variety of modes of assessment, and the volume of assessment in the course.

Assessment Process:

The primary method of assessment used across the course for all practice-based/ studio modules will be the presentation of project work as required by the individual project briefs.

Summative Assessment: Project work for practice-based modules will usually be summatively assessed at the end of the module by the tutors. Students will be expected to submit all project work undertaken as part of the module. Work submitted will be double marked and graded against the Learning Outcomes and students will be provided with written feedback and given an overall mark for the module within 20 days of the assessment submission deadline. All Written Assignments for Business Studies and Historical and Critical Studies are submitted, assessed and feedback provided on-line using Turnitin within 20 days of the assessment submission deadline.

Course Learning Outcome Assessment method Module

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KT1. Knowledge and experience of the commercial, entrepreneurial and professional context of creative design practices;

Coursework 100%

AGP491 AGP471 AGP472 AGP473

KT2. Knowledge, experience and understanding of contemporary design practices through the process of making and manufacture;

Coursework 100%

AGP471 AGP472 AGP473

KT3. An individual, intellectual and critical understanding of historical and contemporary cultural contexts of fashion design, and an awareness of its’ societal influence and impact; (Final award: BA(Hons) Fashion with Business Studies

Coursework 100%

AGP671

AGP672

KT4. Developed throughout the course - Knowledge, experience and understanding of the role of visual and representational language in the processes of creative design practice;

Coursework 100%

AGP471

AGP472 AGP473

AGP571

AGP572

AGP573

AGP671 AGP672

KT5. Developed throughout the course - Awareness of the cultural, social, ethical and environmental issues associated within the fashion media and fashion related industries;

Coursework 100%

HD450, AGP571

AGP572,AGP573

HD550, AGP671

KT6. Developed throughout the course - Knowledge and awareness of professional, business and legal frameworks associated with the fashion media and the fashion and textiles industries; including the digital environment, cycles of fashion, market awareness and industrial production.

Coursework 100%

AGP491, AGP591

AGP691, AGP671

S1. Competence with the processes, materials and technical requirements relevant to fashion design, making and production;

Coursework 100%

AGP471, AGP472 AGP473, AGP571

AGP572, AGP573

AGP672

S2. Ability to undertake primary and secondary research in both historical and critical studies and complete a series of reflective essays;

Coursework 100%

AD450, HD550

S3. A developed understanding and a personal approach within 2 dimensional design presentation and communication using appropriate media and digital design software;

Coursework 100%

AGP471,AGP473

AGP571,AGP572

AGP573

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S4 Awareness of contemporary issues within textiles or fashion design practice and the ability to discuss and contextualise these;

Coursework 100%

AGP473, AGP571

AGP572,AGP573

S5. Ability to critically reflect upon knowledge and approaches gained through the study of fashion design, pattern cutting, garment construction and textiles selection, and how these impact upon the form and structure of garments in relation to the human body;

Coursework 100% AGP572, AGP671

AGP672

S6. Ability to develop design concepts and successfully advance their garment design to conclusion through the synthesis of visual research, applied technical skills and knowledge;

Coursework 100%

AGP572, AGP671

AGP672

S7. Ability to establish a range of individual research methods and concepts, techniques and applications that make an appropriate contribution to fashion design practice;

Coursework 100%

AGP573, AGP671

S8. Ability to develop and conclude a fashion collection and professional portfolio that incorporates and is informed by knowledge of historical precedents, dress history, international fashion media, contemporary and professional debates.

Coursework 100%

AGP672

S9. Experience-led competence in delivering convincing communication materials, which facilitates clear understanding of conceptual, and theoretical ideas and physical design proposals;

Coursework 100%

AGP671, AGP672

S10. Ability to clearly communicate complex research methods, concepts and findings through visual, technical, written and oral presentation suitable for a professional audience.

Coursework 100%

AGP691,AGP671

S11. Ability to collect and collate research materials and business information, including technical skills learnt or acquired and demonstrate effective presentation and communication of business information and strategies.

Coursework 100%

AGP591, AGP691, AGP671

S12. Time-management and self-organisation and the development and execution of multiple tasks to a deadline;

Coursework 100%

AGP491 , AGP471 AGP472, AGP473 HD450, AGP591

AGP571, AGP572 AGP573, HD550


S13. Ability to research, analyse, structure and critically evaluate original source material from various research sources to advance study through knowledge gathered.

Coursework 100%

AGP572 AD550

AGP592 AGP691 AGP671

S14. Ability to work effectively, both independently and as a part of team, valuing collaboration and exchange;

Coursework 100%


AGP592

S15. Accumulation of IT skills;

Coursework 100%


AGP571, AGP572 AGP573, HD550


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S16. Interpersonal and social skills;

Coursework 100%



S17. Expertise gained from working in the creative industries in, for example, fashion design and presentation, pattern-cutting, tailoring, garment manufacture, or studio management;

Coursework 100%

AGP592

S18. Networking and relating to professionals working in a professional manner and as part of a team;

Coursework 100%

AGP592

S19 The ability to reflect on work based learning experiences to inform personal and professional development;

Coursework 100%

AGP592

SUPPORT AND INFORMATION

Institutional/ University All students benefit from:

University induction week

Student Contract and Charter

Library facilities

Computer pool rooms

E-mail address

Welfare service

Personal tutor

Course-specific Additional support, specifically where courses have non-traditional patterns of delivery (e.g. distance learning and work-based learning) include:

In addition, students on this course benefit from:

Tailored access to StudentCentral, the University’s online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Content on this site includes a wide range of learning materials to support individual modules including; lecture notes, presentations and hand-outs, suggested further reading and references using Aspire

reading lists, technical notes and information from technical demonstrations. There are also many useful links to other sources of information to support students’ independent learning.

Students are supported in finding and securing industrial placements by a dedicated team, working within the Fashion and Textiles Placements Office. This support includes advice and support on applications, CV, portfolio and interview preparation and assistance with funding and visa applications.

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PART 3: COURSE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS

COURSE STRUCTURE

This section includes an outline of the structure of the programme, including stages of study and progression points. Course Leaders may choose to include a structure diagram here.

The four-year BA (Hons) programme has a 2+2 structure in years, where levels 4 and 5 explore the

foundations, skills and context for the self-directed study Level 5b and Level 6. The transition to self-

directed studies begins in Level 5. Students engage with both experimental and critical approaches,

which begin to inform individual interests and specialisms.

The BA (Hons) Fashion with Business Studies course is split into 3 curriculum areas which are

embedded within the course at all levels;

Fashion Design / Studio Practice

Business Studies

Historical and Critical Studies

These three areas are complimentary and interrelated with aspects of business studies in particular,

being integrated into studio projects in the form of professional practice.

Level 4

In Level 4 students will develop the fundamental knowledge and technical skills of fashion design,

including visual research, design development, pattern cutting, draping and garment manufacture, while

designing and exploring the cultural and commercial contexts of fashion. Students will also act as an

assistant to a final year student within semester 2 as a simulated work experience.

Modules Studied:

AGP471 - Fashion Fundamentals

AGP472 – Design and Make

AGP473 - Personal Design Development

AGP491 - Market Research and Business in the Creative Industries

HD450 - Design and Culture Under Scrutiny

Level 5

Within Level 5, design projects will broaden students’ knowledge of different fashion market sectors

through diverse projects, which test their knowledge and design skills. Introduction of specialist areas

such as tailoring, sportswear, materials innovation and fabrication as well as the creative use of CAD

will support students’ learning and transition towards independent study. Students will build a body of

design work and garment samples to conclude in a professional portfolio. Within level 5 students will be

BA Hons Fashion with Business Studies 2018 / 2019 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2

LEVEL 4 C E

FASHION FUNDAMENTALS

DESIGN AND MAKE

PERSONAL DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

MARKET RESEARCH AND BUSINESS IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

DESIGN AND CULTURE UNDER SCRUITINY

LEVEL 5

FASHION DESIGN AND MARKET AWARENESS

FASHION DESIGN SPECIALISM

FASHION REPRESENTATION

PREPARING FOR AND ENGAGING WITH BUSINESS

LEVEL 5 OPTION MODULE

THE CLOTHES AND FABRIC OF SOCIETY 20 CREDITS

LEVEL 5B (OPTIONAL)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LEVEL 6

FASHION DESIGN RESEARCH

FASHION DESIGN COLLECTION AND PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO

DESIGN MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS PLAN

AUTUMN TERM SPRING TERM SUMMER TERM

20 CREDITS

20 CREDITS

20 CREDITS

20 CREDITS

40 CREDITS

20 CREDITS

20 CREDITS

20 CREDITS

20 CREDITS

120 CREDITS

60 CREDITS

20 CREDITS

20 CREDITS

40 CREDITS

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required to select one Level 5 Option module to be undertaken in either semester 1 or semester 2

chosen from a portfolio of modules available across the School. Towards the end of Level 5 students

will be supported in selecting the study route which best suits their individual learning styles and future

career aspirations.

Modules Studied:

AGP571 - Fashion Design and Market Awareness

AGP572 - Fashion Design Specialism

AGP573 – Fashion Representation

AGP591 - Preparing for and Engaging with Business

HD550 - The Clothes and Fabrics of Society

Level 5 Option Module

Level 5b

Industrial placement opportunities are available within the fashion and related creative industries within the UK, Europe and the USA. A minimum requirement of 27 weeks must be undertaken in Level 5b. An online questionnaire, individual work placement reports and a presentation are required to complete the module.

Module Studied:

AGP592 - Professional Experience

Level 6

Throughout level 6 students will develop, design and make a collection of market-specific outfits for womenswear or menswear alongside a professional portfolio of design work in the form of a range of project work, either set or self negotiated. Students will also complete a full business plan. The research module includes a written element which constitutes 50% of the module marks.

Modules Studied:

AGP671 - Fashion Design Research

AGP672 - Fashion Design Collection and Professional Portfolio

AGP691 - Design Management and Business Plan

The programme has a dual structure in the following sense: that of constructing relationships between

“issues or themes” and “practices”:

Thematic: explored through lectures, specialist presentations, seminars and reviews and linked with

the structure and tutoring of the Statement of Intent and thematic connections made within the studio

and workshops – thematic examples include:

Technology, knowledge and representation

The material world, materials, materiality, meaning

Sustainability and fashion practices and products

Design and digital practices

Society, collaboration, the working and cultural environment

Tradition, history conventions and the contemporary in fashion/dress culture

The body, fashion skins, haptic, visual and sensual knowledge

The empty garment

Practices: developed through workshop based learning, lectures, presentations and reviews and

tutored in both discipline-specific and cross-discipline formats:

Fashion Design Culture

Historical and Critical Studies

Design and Critique

Business Studies and Professional Practice

Visual Research and Communication

Level 5 Option’ from the School of Art’s optional modules

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Modules

Status:

M = Mandatory (modules which must be taken and passed to be eligible for the award)

C = Compulsory (modules which must be taken to be eligible for the award)

O = Optional (optional modules)

A = Additional (modules which must be taken to be eligible for an award accredited by a professional, statutory or regulatory body, including any non-credit bearing modules)

* Optional modules listed are indicative only and may be subject to change, depending on timetabling and staff availability

Level9

Module code

Status Module title Credit

4 AGP491 C Market Research and Business in the Creative

Industries

20

4 AGP471 C Fashion Fundamentals 20

4 AGP472 C Design and Make 20

4 AGP473 C Personal Design Development 40

4 HD450 C Design and Culture under Scrutiny 20

5 AGP591 C Preparing for and Engaging with Business 20

5 AGP571 C Fashion Design and Market Awareness 20

5 AGP572 C Fashion Design Specialism 20

5 AGP573 C Fashion Representation 20

5 HD550 C The Clothes and Fabrics of Society 20

5 - O Level 5 Option Module 20

5b AGP592 O Professional Experience 120

6 AGP691 C Design Management and Business Plan 20

6 AGP671 C Fashion Design Research 40

6 AGP672 C Fashion Design Collection and Professional Portfolio 60

9 All modules have learning outcomes commensurate with the FHEQ levels 0, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. List the level which corresponds with the learning outcomes of each module.

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AWARD AND CLASSIFICATION –

Award type Award* Title Level Eligibility for award Classification of award

Total credits10 Minimum credits11 Ratio of marks12: Class of award

Final BA(Hons)

Fashion with Business Studies 6 Total credit 480 Minimum credit at level of award 90 6

Level 6 marks Honours degree

Final BA (Hons)

Fashion with Business Studies 6 Total credit 360 Minimum credit at level of award 90 6

Level 6 marks Honours degree

Intermediate BA Fashion with Business Studies 6 Total credit 300 Minimum credit at level of award 60 6

Level 6 marks Ordinary Degree

Intermediate DipHE Fashion with Business Studies 5 Total credit 240 Minimum credit at level of award 90 5

Level 5 marks Not applicable

Intermediate CertHE Fashion with Business Studies 4 Total credit 120 Minimum credit at level of award 90 4

Level 4 marks Not applicable

*Foundation degrees only

Progression routes from award:

Award classifications Mark/ band % Foundation degree Honours degree Postgraduate13 degree (excludes PGCE and BM BS)

70% - 100% Distinction First (1) Distinction

60% - 69.99% Merit Upper second (2:1) Merit

50% - 59.99% Pass

Lower second (2:2) Pass

40% - 49.99% Third (3)

10 Total number of credits required to be eligible for the award. 11 Minimum number of credits required, at level of award, to be eligible for the award. 12 Algorithm used to determine the classification of the final award (all marks are credit-weighted). For a Masters degree, the mark for the final element (e.g, dissertation) must be in the corresponding class of award. 13 Refers to taught provision: PG Cert, PG Dip, Masters.

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EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS

The examination and assessment regulations for the course should be in accordance with the University’s General Examination and Assessment Regulations for Taught Courses (available from staffcentral or studentcentral).

Specific regulations which materially affect assessment, progression and award on the course e.g. Where referrals or repeat of modules are not permitted in line with the University’s General Examination and Assessment Regulations for Taught Courses.

The calculation of the final honours award is based on marks attained for L6 modules only.

Exceptions required by PSRB These require the approval of the Chair of the Academic Board

N/A