Assessment 1
A portfolio of researched information relating to legislation, guidelines, industry roles and professional practices within the fashion-related environment, with a commentary (approx 1500 words) describing the impacts on the sector. (50%) [LOs 1, 2]

Assessment 2
A reflective journal of 2500 words, forming a written and visual account of your fashion related work-based practice. Your journal should include critical analysis of your personal planning and the use of a range of communication methods to achieve agreed professional goals. (50%) [Learning Outcomes 3, 4 & 5]

Formative Assessment
Participation in discussions and negotiations relating to the professional brief, showing ability to evaluate needs and consider different options and offer potential solutions.

This module builds on your general skills development and enables you to deepen your experience and understanding of the application of these skills in a professional context. You will be expected to gain a substantial part of the evidence for assessment from a work-based project or projects, applying your practical skills and combining them with communication and time management skills to achieve agreed results.

You will use your gained knowledge to address identified needs in the working environment. This may be part of a larger programme of work being undertaken in the workplace, or experience associated with working freelance or in an entrepreneurial role. You should be increasingly working independently, and you may identify and/or initiate projects in order to meet the outcomes of the module: you should plan your work in consultation with your tutor, and where appropriate, your mentor.

A major part of the work you carry out will be in investigating industry legislation, work practice and relevant roles and responsibilities. You will need to understand this in order to ensure you are working legally, ethically and safely, and how your own work will fit into the wider industry environment.

You will report formally on the work-based practice you have carried out, showing your understanding of industry requirements, and how you have managed your work to achieve the agreed outcomes. Your insight into the problems you have encountered and how you have resolved them will help you plan your way forward as an industry professional.

Indicative:
Introductory briefing at onset of module
Problem solving workshop
Research process
Design process
Practical workshops
Methods of evaluation
Group tutorials and critiques with formative feedback
Individual tutorials

Bedford, D. & Wilson, E. (2013) Study Skills for Foundation Degrees, 2nd ed. Routledge
Entwhistle, J. (2009) The Aesthetic Economy of Fashion: Markets and Value in Clothing and Modelling. Berg
Fletcher, K. (2008) Sustainable Fashion & Textiles: Design Journeys. Earthscan
Flynn, J.Z & Foster, I.M. (2009) Research Methods for the Fashion Industry. Fairchild Books
Granger, M. (2010) The Fashion Intern. Fairchild Books.
Griffiths & White. (2000) The Fashion Business: Theory, Practice, Image. Berg
Jeffrey, M. & Evans, N. (2011) Costing for the Fashion Industry. Berg Publishers
Jimenez, G,C. & Kolsun, B. (2010) Fashion Law: A Guide for Designers, Fashion Executives and Attorneys. Fairchild Books
Stranks, J W. (2006) The Health and Safety Handbook: A Practical Guide to Health and Safety Law, Management Policies and Procedures. Kogan Page
Tumelty, S. CV and Interview Handbook ("Which?" Essential Guides) (2008) Which? Books
Vad Lane Rowley, U. (1997) Design Protection in the Fashion and Textile Industry. Chancery Law Publishing

Students will have access to studio space and college library and computer resources. University learning resources are available on campus at Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent, and online via the partner Need to Know pages of the university website.
http://www.staffs.ac.uk/courses_and_study/partnerships/current_students/email/index.jsp

1. DISCUSS THE IMPACT OF A RANGE OF INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL INFLUENCES ON THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT.
[Learning]

2. PROVIDE DETAILS OF RELEVANT INDUSTRY REGULATIONS AND FRAMEWORKS AND PRESENT THE INFORMATION TO SHOW THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING AWARE OF THE NEED TO WORK SAFELY AND LEGALLY.
[Knowledge and Understanding]

3. DEVELOP AND DELIVER PRODUCTS THAT USE A RANGE OF COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES, AND BE ABLE TO DISCUSS YOUR PLANS USING PROFESSIONAL LANGUAGE AND REPORTING PROCESSES.
[Communication]

4. DESIGN AND PRODUCE APPROPRIATE MATERIAL OUTCOMES WITHIN INDUSTRY REGULATIONS, SUITABLE FOR IDENTIFIED NEEDS WITHIN THE FASHION SECTOR.
[Application]

5. IDENTIFY THE NEEDS REQUIRING SOLUTIONS, SUGGEST AND EVALUATE CREATIVE WAYS OF RESOLVING PROBLEMS AND ORGANISE AND IMPLEMENT REALISTIC AND ACHIEVABLE SOLUTIONS.
[Problem Solving]