AM25651-1

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

Indicative:
Introduction to module: 2 hrs
Project management workshops: 4 hrs
Written, visual and oral communication methods: 10 hrs
Research and design process: 14 hours
Cut and manufacturing workshops: 40 hours
Student presentations and evaluation: 10 hrs
Group tutorials and critiques with formative feedback: 8 hrs
Individual tutorials: 4 hrs per student
Total contact time: 92 hours

This module builds on experience developed in Introduction to Specialist Pathway and Exploring Specialist Pathway 1 (Design, Cut and Manufacture). The work undertaken will be selected to fulfil needs identified in that module. This module will revolve around the creative fulfilment of industry and/or client-led briefs in negotiation with tutors and mentors. The projects undertaken should be of an achievable scale, covering all aspects from research and planning through to implementation and evaluation.

A wide range of communication experiences should form part of the module, such as meetings, presentations to individuals and a range of panels, interviews, photographic shoot, writing for different purposes (e.g. e-mail, letters, applications / enquiries, brochures etc.)

Students will be expected to follow a strong practical pathway through this module, resulting in outcomes in both 2D and 3D that enable students to broaden their experience and understanding of the application of skills in a professional context, and to develop understanding and application of working at a professional level within their chosen context. Examples of the kind of work that students might carry out are: identification of a target market/audience and research, design and creation of an appropriate garment / product, leading to an evaluation of the success or otherwise of the project.

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.

Students must submit work for all assessments:

Assessment 1:A portfolio comprising of development work and resolved outcomes for industry-led briefs initiated by the client and student, designed to enhance identified progression skills needs (70%) [Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 4, 5, 6]

Assessment 2: An evaluation of the projects, with findings expressed through a range of communication methods (20%) [Learning outcomes 2, 3]

Assessment 3: Reflective Learning Journal considering the success of the experience in relation to the chosen progression pathway (10%) [Learning Outcomes 2, 3]