FdA fashion and textile design skills 2015 2017 course handbook

Student Handbook 2015 / 2017
FdA Fashion and Textiles Design Skills
City of Bath College


Contents
Introduction and module information ........................................................................... 3
Assessment................................................................................................................. 5
Career opportunities ................................................................................................... 5
Personal development planning .................................................................................. 7
Project work ................................................................................................................ 7
Added value ................................................................................................................ 7
Who will support you? ................................................................................................. 9
How we support you ................................................................................................... 9
Programme aims and learning outcomes. ................................................................ 10
What will I learn? ......................................................................................................... 9
Cognitive, key & transferrable skills .......................................................................... 11
Module structure & quality assurance ....................................................................... 17
Submission and marking of work .............................................................................. 43
Grading scales .......................................................................................................... 43
How to cite references: the Harvard system ............................................................ 47
Unfair practice ........................................................................................................... 56
Quick referencing guide ............................................................................................ 60
Course management - staff ...................................................................................... 64
Appendix - work placement guide ……………………………………………………………65

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Introduction and module information
FdA Fashion and Textiles Design Skills

Awarding Institution: Bath Spa University
Teaching Institution: City of Bath College

Why study for a Foundation Degree in Fashion & Textiles?
What is a Foundation Degree?
A Foundation Degree is a 2-year degree programme that gives students the learning and
workplace experience to help kick-start of further their career within the fashion industry.
They are not just vocational qualification, a Foundation Degree (FdA or FdSc) blends
academic study and practical experience, so graduates are prepared for working world, or
progression on to a BA or BSc programme.
At Bath Spa University Foundation Degrees are developed closely with the industry in
order to find out exactly what skills are needed. That way, students are learning things that
employers will love to see. Also, students work on numbers of “live” projects throughout
their course so they are working to industry standards and getting valuable work
experience too.

How does it compare to BA (Hons) degree?
Foundation Degrees are generally comparable to the first two years of an Honours degree.
The QCA (National Qualification Framework) puts Foundation Degrees at level 5 an
intermediate Higher Education qualification. Honours degrees are level 6.

What career opportunities are open to me if I study Fashion & Textiles?
Successful completion of the course will qualify you to exploit a range of fashion and
textiles related careers. It is envisaged that a number of students will leave the course at
this same exit point to undertake employment opportunities introduced during the
programme.

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If you’re interested in and enjoy. . .
Fashion and textiles in equal measure. The course provides the opportunity to follow your
chosen path within the fashion and textile industry.

What will I study?
The course aims to train students primarily through experience of practice in designing and
making, giving a sound practical skills base.
Throughout the course you will be given a wide range of skills and experiences, both
technical and creative, supported by an understanding of cultural, social and business
skills.

Which modules will I study?
In Year 1 you are introduced to technical and design processes in fashion and textile
including: drawing, visual research, digital media, fashion illustration, fashion design skills,
pattern cutting, sewing/construction skills, stand modelling, knit, embroidery/fabric
manipulation, print, plus historical and cultural understanding of fashion and textiles. There
are also opportunities for study visits in the UK and overseas and a visiting lecturer series.
In Year 2 the emphasis is to develop creatively and professionally, working more as
independent learners. Further fashion and textiles (both CAD and CAM) fashion
illustration, flats and specs, sewing/construction skills, pattern cutting. The practise based
work is supported by historical and critical studies and professional practise. This year also
provides opportunities for live industry projects. You will create a portfolio of work and
create a final collection either as a fashion collection with textiles or a textiles collection for
fashion. The final collection will be displayed as a static exhibition.
A full breakdown of module information can be found later in this handbook.
During the vacation period you will undertake a work placement in the fashion and textiles
industry.

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Progression
On successful completion of your Foundation Degree, the course is designed to allow
students who successfully complete HE Level 5 to articulate to Honours Degree studies at
HE Level 6 in this, or another, University.

At Bath Spa University the process of

articulation is governed by a procedure involving applications to a designated subject
pathway. To progress to HE Level 6, students must pass the Foundation Degree, submit
(and have validated) a clear proposal of final study in Historical and Critical Studies, and
be successful in the interview. By application only (subject to interview), articulation
honours degree or Exit.

Assessment
Students are assessed by a combination of continuous assessment (coursework) and an
end of module examination.
Assessment methods include:
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Coursework

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Portfolios of creative and practical work

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Written assignments

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Seminar presentations

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Workshop Tasks

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Creative Project

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Seminar Papers

Career opportunities
What career opportunities are open for me if I study?
Professional practise and entrepreneurial skills are embedded within the course to help
you prepare for your future career.
There is also the opportunity to design fabrics for exhibition at the international trade fair,
Indigo, which is held each February in Paris.
This course offers students a broad career route, which includes in-house designer,
freelance

fashion

designer

for

fashion,

embroiderer,

pattern

cutter,

manufacturing/production assistant, quality control assistant, buying and merchandising.
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Junior Designers in Textiles or Fashion

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Import/Export Co-ordinator

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Textile Technologist

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Junior Buyer

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Fashion and Trend Forecaster

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Visual Merchandiser

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Fashion Illustrator

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Retail Manager

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Pattern Cutters

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Sales Advisor

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Production Garment Technologist

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Teaching

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Quality Control

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Self-Employment

Laura Wallage, FdA Fashion and Textiles Design Skills / BA Fashion and Textiles

(Graduated 2009)
“I’m working for an in-house studio designer as a printed textile designer. I design textiles using
hand decorative methods, for the high street and high fashion industry, and so far I have sold in
Italy, New York and Europe. I got the job after doing a work placement in the summer before my
third year. My tutors advised me that work experience is the most important thing you can do to
realise your career ambitions.”

It has to be emphasised that there is a wide range of very exciting opportunities for those
graduates who are prepared to work hard and involve themselves in those opportunities.
Guidance and advice in planning for your career can be obtained by accessing Bath Spa
University’s career service.

Employability
The college is strongly committed to supporting you in the transition from the world of
learning to the world of work. Throughout your programme of study there will be many
formal and informal opportunities to develop skills that will support your future
employability.
The course provides a Professional Context module at each level of study that considers
employability issues relating to your specific area of creative practice.

These modules build one upon the other to provide you with a coherent, balanced
understanding of the current employment market and the skills that you will need to
prosper within it. A range of other support such as Visiting Lecturers, opportunities for work
placements and the careers service provided by the College will support you in the

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development of employability- related skills, whether or not you decided to purpose a carer
within the Creative Industries.

Personal development planning
Throughout the course you will be asked to consider your level of skill and understanding
and plan ways to progress both through directed study and more independently organized
work.

Lectures will generally provide areas for further investigation and you will be

supported in determining and pursuing the specialisms you wish to develop. In your work
towards understanding Fashion & Textiles, you will have specific opportunities to develop
key specialisms but in all areas you will be expected to consider how your skills, interests
and aptitudes might be developed to successfully engage the Fashion industry. A key
aspect of this process is the ability to reflect maturely and fruitfully on your practice and
this will be encouraged both formally and informally throughout the course.

Project work
Most of your work on your foundation degree will be project work. Your deadlines will tend
to be grouped around particular dates which mean that you will need to develop effective
time-management strategies. You will have numerous opportunities to receive feedback
on your projects as you work on them but the responsibility for meeting deadlines as well

as setting and meeting interim deadlines will be yours.

This is a vital skill for any

professional occupation and will be one of the most important abilities developed on the
course.

Added value
During your course you will benefit from:
• Extensive personal support from a friendly and caring staff
• A good practical and theoretical education
• Careers advice and support
• Excellent Facilities and Equipment
• High quality teaching

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Course Management - Staff
Fhiona McKie (Course Leader) Specialist responsibility: Fashion and Textiles Design;
Illustration; Professional Practice
Yvonne Skelton (Skills Subject Leader in Fashion and Textiles) Specialist responsibility
Fashion and Textiles Skills
Jo Barnfield (Subject Leader Pattern Cutting)
VISITING LECTURERS
Sally Stone ; Fiona Coombs; Tom Clulee;
John Miles

Technicians
Michele Greenan ( Fashion Skills)

Sam Onyechi( Textile Skills)

Bath Spa Link Tutor
Frances Turner (Link tutor)
External Examiner
Dr Valerie Furphy
INDUSTRY PANEL
Virginia James Design Director Whistles London
Tonia Bastyan Design Director of Tonia Bastyan Ltd.

How we support you
Each student is assigned a Personal Tutor whose role is to know something of the whole
of a student’s work on the course, and to discuss the student’s progress during and at the
end of each term. At the end of each module, academic staff members grade the students
they have taught often in conjunction with another member of staff sympathetic to that
area of study. This also confirms an objective overview of the assessment process, along
with reference to the marking criteria.
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A continuing programme of staff development in response to changes and personal
requirements within the student body makes the Personal Tutor a vital member of staff,
able to advise and give guidance.
Tutorials will use assessment as a ‘tool’ to help understand the strengths and weaknesses
in the work and help the student to develop their skills of critical appraisal and selfassessment.
Informal tutorials will be available throughout the programme in response to individual
needs, or for general counselling and pastoral guidance, but should more specialist action
be required, students may be referred to an appropriate expert.
Should the student experience difficulty or an emergency, they should contact their
Personal Tutor, any other academic member of staff, or if appropriate, the Student Welfare

Officer or Counsellor through Student Services or make an appointment to do so at
reception.

Programme aims and learning outcomes.
What is this programme designed to achieve?
As well as the more specific learning outcomes shown below, the course looks to develop
students’ abilities and aptitudes in a range of more general areas. Social and interpersonal
attributes are given considerable emphasis in the course as they form a vital part of work
in all areas of the textiles & fashion industry. Students will be invited to reflect carefully on
their ability to build productive and business-like relationships in all areas of the course but
particularly in those modules which contain extensive group work. Through reflective
analysis and well-managed challenges the course will look to teach the whole student and
avoid, thereby, a simple co modification of skills. In this way students will be encouraged to
become self-aware and ethically-minded individuals who are able to engage critically and
responsibly with the world and its industries.

What will I learn?
Learning Outcomes
Through your course of study you will explore a wide field of inquiry and enable you to
develop skills and competencies in relation to it. The learning developed can be usefully
divided into four areas: knowledge and understanding, cognitive skills, practical skills and
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transferable skills. Details on the expected learning in each of these areas are outlined
below.
Fashion and Textiles are very fast moving subjects. They have experienced dramatic
changes over the past twenty years with production taking place around the world, while
designing is mostly originated in the country where the production is consumed. In Europe
for instance, we have a long history of design and this has had an ongoing influence on

Fashion and Textiles globally, with countries such as Japan and America looking to Paris
and Italy for direction and influence. Once separate subjects, with designers in both areas,
more and more Fashion Designers are now taking on the role of both Fashion and Textile
Designer. Often a key part of Fashion Design can be the role of the fabric print, knit or
embroidery. At times all three can be part of one garment or outfit. Therefore, as we work
in this continually changing world there is a necessity for Designers to have a number of
skills and a wider understanding of industrial requirements.
Equally there are now opportunities in textile design where a wider understanding of
Fashion has become crucial; for instance as a designer maker you may be designing
fabric, whilst also requiring the skills to construct garments or accessories. Employers
now require a range of skills in all their employees from designers to technicians to buyers.
The course address the balance of fashion and textiles by offering equal input into both
subject areas, enabling students to pursue a chosen path within the fashion and textile
industry.
Throughout the two-year course you will be given a wide range of skills and experiences,
both technical and creative. This will be supported by an understanding of cultural, social
and business skills.
We have consulted widely with the Industry, individual designers, designer-makers and
potential students for the course and received tremendous support.
The course aims to make you aware of the national and international fashion and textile
scene, its development and future directions. Professional development is the core activity
of Foundation degrees and will be delivered through industrial and commercial
placements, talks and projects, part-time teaching and visiting lecturers from the Industry,
visits nationally and internationally to trade fairs, studios and companies. Staffing includes
full-time, part-time and visiting staff who have knowledge and total understanding of the
‘world of work’.

The staffing patterns of practising professionals is crucial to your

development.

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Course aims
To train you primarily through experience of practice in designing and making, giving you a
practical skills base to enable you to progress in a career in the Fashion and/or Textiles
Industry
On successful completion of the programme you will have:
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An in-depth knowledge of fashion and textile skills, technical, aesthetic and design.

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Gained a thorough understanding of skills required in the fashion and textile
industry nationally and internationally.

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Developed a range of business skills including self-employment, to equip you to
survive and thrive within the industry and/or self-employment

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Demonstrated your application to skills within the workplace.

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Demonstrated your personal ability to apply practical skills in manipulating materials
in a studio or industrial context, sufficient to enable complex concepts to be

communicated through physical objects

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A critical awareness of past and current practice in fashion and textiles

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Become an effective communicator, experienced in team working, creative problem
solving, autonomous learning and use of generic IT.

Cognitive, key & transferrable skills
The programme provides opportunities for you to develop and demonstrate knowledge
and understanding, skills and other attributes in the following areas:
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Knowledge and understanding

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Intellectual thinking skills

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Practical (vocational) skills

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Transferable skills

These skills and understandings are integrated into the programme.

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The level of achievement will be HE Level C and in line with FHEQ and achieving parity
with the first two years of any HE full-time undergraduate programme. The programme
conforms to the bench marking standards of Foundation Degrees.
Below is the relevant paragraph from the FHEQ government guideline.
“Holders of qualification at this level will have developed a sound understanding of the
principles in their field of study, and will have learned to apply those principles more
widely. Throughout this, they will have learned to evaluate the appropriateness of different
approaches to solving problems. Their studies may well have a vocational orientation,
enabling them to perform effectively in their chosen field. They will have qualities
necessary for employment in situations requiring the exercise of personal responsibility
and decision-making. The intermediate level includes ordinary (non-honours) degrees, the
Foundation Degree, Diploma in Higher Education and other higher diplomas.”

Knowledge and Understanding
a) A wide range of fashion skills, including design, the theory and practice of flat pattern
cutting, stand modelling and draping, construction skills, sewing skills and general
clothing assembly methods, including a knowledge of computer skills for a modern
world.
b) A familiarity with a range of textile skills with the ability to use a range of materials and
digital design processes appropriate to modern practice.
c) Historical and critical developments and contexts in fashion and textile design skills and
design.
d) The language of fashion, fashion movements, textile, textile cycle, the fashion and
clothing cycle, production requirements and the production cycle for large and small
businesses.

e) The professional environment. The operating context and constraints of the fashion
and textile industry (achieved through lectures, studies and industrial projects) the
capacity to operate effectively within a competitive business environment.
f) The ability to work from two-dimensional ideas to three in both Fashion and Textiles,
including clear technical drawings/instructions. The ability to work from three
dimensions to two where necessary.
g) Safe operational methods within a production environment, including Health and safety
issues.

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Cognitive (thinking) Skills
a) Explore problems and be able to identify strategies for working through the design
process.
b) Understand the relationship between technical skills and new technology.
c) Make critical judgement and evaluation of their own and others’ creative and technical
work.
d) Communicate in both verbal and written form.
e) Demonstrate and exercise independence of thought and judgement.
f) Achieve the appropriate integration of theory and practice required to reinforce critical
and intellectual engagement within subject.

Subject Specific Practical Skills
a) Design and generate ideas independently and/or collaboratively in response to
research, project briefs or self-initiated study.
b) Design and execute original work with increased technical fluency and creative
understanding.
c) Present work effectively in a number of different ways.
d) Achieve a body of work.

e) Develop ideas to outcomes which confirm students’ ability technically, aesthetically and
creatively.
f) Organise an exhibition and portfolio presentation.
g) Operate safely within workshops practice.
h) Apply methods and analytical concepts in visual, oral and written form.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies
Intellectual skills are developed throughout the whole of the programme of study. Each
module, whatever the format of the teaching, involves discussion, analysis and
interpretation of key issues and individual feedback sessions on work produced. The
practice of applying ideas and outcomes is considered constantly and at the end of each
semester and during modules. Students are given feedback through group critiques and
individual tutorials. Students are taught and learn through individual studio work, tutorials,
group critiques, seminars, workshops, study visits, lectures, demonstrations, and library
and museum study.

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Assessment
The variety of assessment methods employed test the development of a variety of critical
(thinking) skills through written, spoken and practical responses to set tasks.

Transferable Skills
a) Structure and communicate ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
b) Present and sustain written arguments.
c) Investigate, in depth, a particular field of study, critically and imaginatively
d) Take responsibility for the management of their own major creative project.
e) Manage time and workloads and work to deadlines.
f) Find and manage information and use Information Technology effectively.

g) Become ambitious learners.
h) Participate constructively in group work.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies
Acquisition of skills (a) and (b) are developed through rigorous demand for written work
and seminar presentations. Skills (c), (e), (f), (g) and (h) are developed through individual
study and supported by lectures, demonstrations, workshops, tutorials and seminars. Skill
(d) is acquired in particular through the Collection and in work placement / professional
practice, in which students conceive of, develop, manage and deliver a substantial
collection of outfits with tutorial and technical guidance, as required. Skill (e) is developed
in all modules throughout the course by the need to meet deadlines, plan working
schedules and plan research and development work. An introductory programme in study
skills and information technology is taught in Year One and developed through further
library and museum training sessions.

Assessment
Effective communication of ideas, whether visual or otherwise, is an important criterion in
assessing all areas of a student’s work and regular feedback through tutorials, seminars,
discussion groups and workshop reflects this. Assessment methods include essays,
seminar presentations, portfolio and exhibition presentations.

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Module structure & quality assurance
How we assure the quality of this programme
Each module will be evaluated through individual written and oral feedback from students
during tutorials held biannually. This is also reinforced by Annual Subject Reviews of the
programme and on a continuing basis through subject Programme Team Meetings during
the year.

The College operates an internal moderation procedure for the assessment of students’
work, which includes dual marking and individual assessment criteria for each module or
component of the course. Work at Level 2 (FHEQ Level 5) is moderated by an External
Examiner.
Feedback on the quality of the programme will be gained through links with the
professional practice partnerships operating in collaboration with City of Bath College/Bath
Spa University and on a more informal basis through comparisons with other similar
Foundation Degree courses within the region. Students complete questionnaires on the
quality of their experience during the year. This gives valuable feedback on the course
structure and delivery.
Student concerns can also be formally noted at meetings held between student
representatives and the course leader. These meetings are minuted and circulated with
any action points highlighted for attention.
Before this programme started the following was checked:

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there would be enough qualified staff to teach the programme;

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adequate resources would be in place;

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the overall aims and objectives were appropriate;

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the content of the programme met national benchmark requirements;

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the programme met any professional / statutory body requirements;

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the programme met other internal quality criteria covering a range of issues such as
admissions policy, teaching, learning and assessment strategy and student support
mechanisms.

This is done through a process of programme approval which involves consulting
academic experts including some subject specialists from other institutions.

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How we monitor the quality of this programme
The quality of this programme is monitored each year through evaluating:
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external examiner reports (considering quality and standards);

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statistical information (considering issues such as the pass rate);

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student feedback.

Drawing on this and other information programme teams undertake annual monitoring.
The process is monitored by the University's Quality and Standards Committee.
Once every six years an in-depth review of the whole area is undertaken by a panel that
includes at least two external subject specialists. The panel considers documents, looks at
student work, speaks to current and former students and speaks to staff before drawing its
conclusions. The result is a report highlighting good practice and identifying areas where
action is needed.

The role of the programme committee
This programme has a programme committee comprising all relevant teaching staff,
student representatives and others who make a contribution towards the effective
operation of the programme (e.g. library / technician staff). The committee has
responsibilities for the quality of the programme. The programme committee plays a critical
role in the University's quality assurance procedures.

The role of external examiners
The standard of this programme is monitored by at least one external examiner. External
examiners have two primary responsibilities:
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To ensure the standard of the programme;

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To ensure that justice is done to individual students.

Listening to the views of students
At the end of each module students complete a module questionnaire.

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Please respond to these few questions on your experiences of work and study on the following modules

MODULE:

Teaching and Learning

Poor - D

Average - C

Good - B

Excellent - A

Please tick the appropriate box

A

B

C

D

Optional Comments

A

B

C

D

Optional Comments

Clarity of objectives
Tutorial support and guidance
Curriculum content
Lectures and group teaching
Technical support

Facilities

(where applicable)

School workshops
Course workshops
IT workshops
Studios

Learning resources

A

B

C

D

A

B

C

D

Optional Comments

Library
Open access computers
Minerva

The Module

Optional Comments

How well has it matched your expectations
Development of your ideas and abilities
Relevance of content to your future ambitions

Any other comments:

Do you have a part-time job to help support yourself whilst studying?
Yes:

No:

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Listening to the Views of Students
The following methods for gaining student feedback are used on this course:
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Module evaluations
Staff-Student Committees
Student representation on departmental board committees
Personal tutor, module leader

Students are notified of the action taken through:
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Email
Minerva announcements
Announcements in lectures or course meeting
Tutor feedback

Departmental board committees
Annual reports

Listening to the Views of Others
The following methods are used for gaining the views of other interested parties:
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Feedback from former students
Liaison with employers and industry represtatives
Liaison with sector skills, design and craft councils
Liaison with external examiner

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MODULE STRUCTURE
Year 1

LEVEL4

120 credits

FX4101-20
Design Exploration in Fashion & Textiles (Professional Contexts 1)
Semesters 1 + 2, Single Module 20 credits 200 hours

FX4103-20
Historical and Critical Studies
Semesters 1 + 2, Single Module 20 credits 200 hours
FX4102

FX4105-40

Techniques & Processes in Fashion
(Design)

Fashion & Textile Design Application
Double Module 40 credits 400 hours

Single Module 20 credits 200 hours
FX4104
Textile Techniques & Process (Design)
Single Module 20 credits 200 hours

Year 2

LEVEL 5

FX5106-20 Work Placement, Business
Studies & Historical and Critical Studies
(Professional Contexts 2 & Preparation for
Final Study)

120 credits

FX5107-60

Final Collection
Triple Module 60 credits 600 hours

Single Module 20 credits 200 hours
FX5103-20
Industry Project (Textile Design for
Fashion)
Single Module 20 credits 200 hours
FX102-20
Design, Pattern Cutting & Construction
(Fashion Design with Textiles)
Single Module 20 credits 200 hours

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COURSE MODULES FOR LEVEL 4
Module

FX 4101-20

Module Level 4
Credit Points
Study Time

Semester 1 & 2
20
200

Design Exploration in Fashion and

Textiles (Professional Contexts 1)
Module Type
Single
Module Co-ordinator Fhiona Mckie
Pre-requisites
None
Module Title

1. Description
This module introduces and examines the world of fashion by exploring the diversity of research,
design, market levels, trend predictions, fabric, colour and key silhouettes. This will be demonstrated
with exploration of research, observation, design ideas, drawing and illustration, including exploring
the use of digital media as a design and communication tool. Through independent research, you
should consider ethical and social issues that have implications for the fashion industry.
2. Aims
The module aims to:
• Introduce an understanding of the role of the designer in the fashion industry
• Explore research skills
• Develop an understanding of trends, colour, fabric and key shapes
• Explore observation and evaluation through design, drawing and illustration
• Experience the use of digital media in fashion textile illustration/presentations
3. Teaching and Learning Strategies
You will learn through:
Seminars, workshops, group tutorials, presentations, critiques and independent study. Group
critiques and individual presentations will form part of your learning programme.
4. Outline Syllabus
• Research to develop insight of design processes within the fashion industry
• Evaluation and presentation of knowledge acquired
• Exploration of digital presentation solutions for fashion and textiles illustration
• Preparation of mood boards, story boards and presentation boards

5. Learning Outcomes
On completion of the module you will be able to:
• Research independently
• Demonstrate knowledge of fashion design practice within industry
• Develop and demonstrate drawing, design and illustration skills within presentation
• Develop innovative solutions for fashion textile presentation using a wide variety of digital/nondigital media
• Begin to identify and examine potential areas for your own employability
• Identify fashion businesses with ethical and social design/practice consideration

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Key Skills:
Communication: develop and demonstrate oral presentation skills through effective participation in
critiques.
I.T.: undertake basic IT functions such as word processing and image manipulation
Weighting %

6.Assessment Requirements
Assessment Criteria
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Research and evaluation of processes within the fashion industry

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Evidence of time management, organisational and communication
skills

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Development of research, drawing, design and illustration skills

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Evidence a personal exploration of colour, fabric and silhouette trend

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Ability to communicate ideas and have clarity of presentation

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Ability to use digital media and apply it to fashion and textile illustration

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Ability to communicate ideas and have clarity of presentation

75% Coursework
assessment PowerPoint
25% Written report presentation

7. Indicative Reading
Peacock J 20th Century Fashion Thames & Hudson, ISBN 0500015643 1993
Barnes C Fashion Illustration Littlebrown, ISBN 0316911178 1994
Delicatessan (ed) Fashionize: The Art of Fashion Illustration
2004

Ginko Press, ISBN 8886416539

Drake W Fashion Illustration Today Thames and Hudson, ISBN 0500277737 1994
Ireland PJ Fashion Design Drawing and Presentation Batsford, ISBN 0713435194 1982
Ireland PJ Fashion Graphics Batsford, ISBN 0713474181 1997
Seaman J Foundation In Fashion Design And Illustration Batsford, ISBN 0713487038 2001
Detailed reading lists will be issued at the start of the module.

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Module
Module Level 4

FX4102
Semester 1

Credit Points

20

Study Time

200

1.

Module Title Techniques and Process in Fashion
Module Type
Single
Module CoFhiona Mckie

ordinator
Pre-requisites
None

Description

This module introduces you to the basics of fashion through both theory and practice. It builds on the
brief introduction to flat pattern cutting with practical demonstrations and workshops. You will also
develop basic sewing skills by hand and machine alongside skills in the construction and assembly of
garments. In addition you will learn how to integrate textile design and production to the garment.
You will be introduced to technical/working drawing techniques, flats and production illustration skills.
2.

Aims

• To introduce and develop practical craft skills in basic garment construction
• To introduce stand modeling and draping skills
• To extend the ability to translate ideas into three dimensions
• To develop an understanding of the application of textile design within garment construction
• To introduce the techniques to produce working drawings, flats etc
3.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching will be studio-based with a mix of lectures, project briefings, demonstrations and workshop
activities. Your tutor will guide your research and development on a one to one basis during the
studio sessions. Group critiques and individual presentations will form part of your learning
programme.
4.

Outline Syllabus

• Produce flats and illustrations to support your design ideas
• Flat pattern cutting principles and practice
• Stand modeling and draping skills
• Design into make skills; machine and hand sewing
• Production Specification Sheets
• Health and safety; safe working practice in the Fashion Skills workshop
• Introduction to ‘flat pattern’ grading principles
• Application of textile design to garment production
• Working from concept to completion as a team and individual

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5.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the module you will be able to:
• Understand basic garment production methods and techniques
• Work directly with different fabrics directly on to a stand
• Process ideas from conceptualisation to completion
• Plan, co-ordinate and develop concepts as part of a team and as an individual
• Develop sufficient skills in flat pattern cutting and grading to complete garments
• Develop basic skills in stand modeling and draping skills
• Produce technical/flat drawings, fashion illustrations and specification sheets
• Manage the time available to complete tasks effectively
Key Skills:
Communication – develop and demonstrate oral presentation skills through effective participation in

critiques.
6. Assessment Requirements
Submission of work set by module tutor(s) by the assessment deadline that
may include: sketchbooks, research notebooks, working drawings, technical
files, samples, toiles, garments.

Weighting %

Assessment Criteria

Coursework

100%

• Ability to produce clear working drawings (flats) and final product
specification sheets
• Ability to develop craft skills in basic garment construction
• Competence in modelling on the stand and draping skills
• Ability to translate ideas from two dimensions to three
• Ability to apply textile ideas to garments
• Level of creative thinking in response to brief
• Level of craftsmanship and technical skills
• Organisation of time management and meeting final deadlines
• Ability to communicate ideas and have clarity of presentation
7. Indicative Reading
Aldrich W Metric Pattern Cutting Blackwell Science, ISBN 1405102780 2004
Anon Readers Digest: New Complete Guide to Sewing Readers Digest, ISBN 0762104201 2003
Campbell H Designing Patterns: A Fresh Approach To Pattern Cutting John Wiley,
Shoben M Pattern Cutting and Making Up Butterworth, ISBN 075060364X 1991
Video:

Aldrich W Fabric, Form and Flat Pattern Cutting 1999
Clark D Pattern Cutting – Level 1 for Beginners 1993

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ISBN 0701625562 2001


Module

FX4103

Module Title

Module Level 4

Semester 1 & 2

Credit Points

20

Study Time

200

Module Type
Module Coordinator
Pre-requisites

Historical and Cultural
Understanding
Single
Fhiona Mckie
None

1. Description
This module will introduce you to the cultural history that informs contemporary debates in design.
You will become familiar with Fashion culture broadening your experience and understanding of
fashion and textile design in a professional context. You will explore sub-culture groups, ‘style tribes’
and lifestyle trends within social and aesthetic contexts. In addition you will develop research, oral
and written presentation and study skills through a variety of assessments methods.
2. Aims
• To introduce the cultural contexts of design
• Introduction to Bath’s Museum of Costume
• To develop a understanding of design in a fashion context
• To encourage the critical analysis of material culture
• To familiarise you with the relevant research and study skills specific
3. Teaching and Learning Strategies
Teaching will be lecture and seminar-based. Group and individual presentations will form part of
your learning programme. Study visits to the Museum of Costume in Bath
You will be encouraged to research and record, collate and present information in written and oral
form
Systematic group and individual tutorials will support the programme
4. Outline Syllabus
• Rational: the value of historical and cultural understanding to practitioners
• Research: collating, compiling and interpreting information, validity and critical appraisal
• History: 20th/21st Century case studies in a fashion context
• Culture 1: art and society, media, multicultural diversity, popular culture
• Culture 2: lifestyle and trends, music/theatre/film, sub-culture groups

• Fashion: couture, mass market, high street, roles within the industry
• Study skills: writing, presenting, teamwork

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5. Learning Outcomes
On completion of the module you will be able to:
• Collate and interpret researched information form primary and secondary sources developing a
personal view
• Analyse and evaluate the effects of cultural influences on fashion
• Present conclusions effectively in visual, written and oral form
• Demonstrate the origins of your ideas by appropriate use of referenced sources
• Manage the time available to complete tasks effectively
Key Skills:Communication – develop and demonstrate in basic literacy, oral, written and
presentation skills
I.T. – develop basic skills in word processing and on-line research
6. Assessment Requirements
Submission of work set by module tutor(s) by the assessment deadline that may
include: short tasks and reading outlined in the module programme, seminar
presentations followed by essay(s) and report(s), PowerPoint presentations.

Weighting%

Assessment Criteria

Written
Assignment

• Thoroughness of research and relevant methodologies

Part 1 = 50%

• Understanding of the issues and material discussed
• Critical engagement with the sources used
• Demonstrated a basic level of ability in the key skills areas of communication
and IT

Written
Assignment

• Formulation of a structured argument

Part 2 = 50%

• Adherence to standard academic conventions for referencing sourced
• Organisation of time management and meeting final deadlines
• Ability to communicate ideas and have clarity of presentation
7. Indicative Reading
Barnard M Art, Design and Visual Culture MacMillan, ISBN 0333675266 1998
Barnard M Fashion as Communication Routledge, ISBN 0415260183 2002
Betterton R Looking On: Images of Femininity in Visual Arts and Media Pandora,

ISBN 0863581773 1987

Breward C The Culture of Fashion MUP, ISBN 0719041252 1995
Conway H Design History: A Students’ Handbook Routledge, ISBN 0415084733 1987
Davis F Fashion, Culture and Identity Uni of Chicago Press, ISBN 0226138097 1994
Dormer P The Culture of Craft MUP, ISBN 0719046181 1997
Hebdige D Subculture: The Meaning of Style Routledge, ISBN 0415039495 1979

Polhemus T Streetstyle: From Sidewalk to Catwalk Thames and Hudson,
ISBN 050027794X 1994
Whiteley N Design for Society Reaktion, ISBN 0948462665 1993
Wilson, E Adorned in Dreams: Fashion & Modernity I.B. Tauris, ISBN 1860649211 2003

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