It is expected that students will have some work practice in this module.

They will have access to general and specialist art and design studios and resources at the college including computer suites and libraries. They will also have access to computer suites and libraries at the university.

The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.

Indicative:
Introductory briefing at onset of module: 1 hr
Series of practical workshops: 35hrs
Workshops developing portfolio and journal content with studio tutorials: 15 hrs
Group tutorials with formative feedback: 4 hrs
Individual tutorials: 1 hr per student
Total contact time: 56 hrs per student

Aldrich, W. Metric Pattern Cutting for Womenswear (2008) Wiley-Blackwell
Davis Burns, L. & O. Bryant, N. The Business of Fashion: Designing, Manufacturing, and Marketing (2008) Fairchild Books
Jenkyn Jones, S. Fashion Design (2005) Watson-Guptill
Joseph-Armstrong, H. Patternmaking for Fashion Design (2005) Pearson Education
McKelvey, K and Munslow, J. Fashion Design: Process, Innovation and Practice (2008) Wiley-Blackwell.
Udale, J. and Sorger, R. The Fundamentals of Fashion Design (2006) AVA Publishing

Students will be introduced to additional techniques for cut and manufacture that will build on initial knowledge and skills developed in the core module Fundamental Skills for Fashion Industries. Live work will be a major aspect of this module and students will be expected to gain much of the evidence for assessment through work-related experience. Students will be introduced to additional techniques for design, cut and manufacture that will build on initial knowledge and skills developed in Semester 1.

Students will gain an insight into the specialist area through taught theory and practice sessions. They will apply skills gained in other modules in a professional context. They will be encouraged to work innovatively and creatively to meet agreed work outcomes, such as designing and manufacturing garments for specific clients or target audiences. Health and safety will be included as part of the study for this module. Skills relating to the design, practical cutting and manufacture from haute couture through pret-a-porter to commercial garments will be practised.

Students will be expected to carry out independent research to inform their work, such as market research and investigation into current designer and high street practice. Skills relating to the specialist industries will be identified and considered, such as communicating with clients visually and through the environment, and presenting 2D and 3D garments and products safely and successfully. The Learning Journal will continue to be used to record and reflect the student's progress through the pathway.

Assessment 1: A portfolio of information relating to design, cutting and manufacture, to include market research, target market / audience, competition, and historical and contextual referencing. An associated commentary explaining the purpose of research as relevant to chosen specialism (30%) [Learning Outcome 1]

Assessment 2: A portfolio of 2D and 3D work in response to a creative design brief: to include research, sampling, indication of a range of possible responses and leading to a selected approach and outcomes with justification for choice made (60%) [Learning outcome 2, 3]

Assessment 3: Reflective Journal showing the student's assimilation of information and exploration of creative responses to problems and ideas encountered (10%) [Learning Outcome 4]