Indicative:
Introductory briefing at onset of module
Series of lectures, visits and seminars relating to contemporary and historical fashion and textiles context
Workshops developing journal content with studio tutorials
Group tutorials and critiques with formative feedback
Individual tutorials
Students will be expected to take responsibility for attending appropriate events and accessing resources, such as museums and trade fairs that will enhance their understanding of the developments of the fashion and textiles sector.
It is expected that they will also access information from external organisations.

A literature review with accurate Harvard referencing discussing key contemporary or historical fashion and textile theories, developments and debates, with reference to cultural, social and art historical context and their influence of your own and others work. Your review to be accompanied by a visually rich professional Power Point (or similar platform) presentation analysing further in-depth an area of interest extracted from your report. (3,000 word Review + 10-20 slides). [LOs 1, 2, 3, 4]

Formative assessment
A submission of draft copies of your work for the elements of the assessment at clearly indicated stages.

Barnard, M. (2007) Fashion Theory: A Reader. Routledge
Breward, C. (2003) Fashion. Oxford University Press
Bruzzi, S. & Church Gibson, P. (2000) Fashion Cultures: Theories, Explorations and Analysis. Routledge
Entwistle, J. (2000) The Fashioned Body: Fashion, Dress and Modern Social Theory. Polity Press
Johnson, K, Torntore, S.J and Eicher, J.B. (2003) Fashion Foundations: Early Writings on Fashion and Dress. Berg
Karamuwa, Y. (2005) Fashion-ology: An Introduction to Fashion Studies. Berg
Nadoolman Landis, D. (2007) Dressed: A Century of Hollywood Costume Design. Harper Collins
Summers, L. (2001) Bound to Please - A History of the Victorian Corset. Oxford
White, N. (200) The Fashion Business: Theory, Practice, Image. Berg
Wilson, E. Adorned in Dreams: Fashion and Modernity (2003) I.B. Tauris & Co Ltd

Online resources available through Staffordshire University RefZone:

Fashion Theory: The Journal of Dress, Body and Culture
Fashion Practice: The Journal of Design, Creative Process & the Fashion Industry
Costume: The Journal of Costume Society
Drapers: Industry Magazine

This module will help you investigate how the fashion sector has developed, and the impact of key events and people on the industry. Through investigating in depth the history and contemporary developments in the fashion and related textiles industries you will be able to understand more clearly how your own work has been influenced through a range of external factors. The wider context that results in the ever changing world of fashion is what makes it the dynamic and exciting professional environment that it is: your research will enable you not only to see where fashion has come from, but consider where it is likely to go.

You will be able to explore the historical and contemporary fields of fashion and textiles, building on core workshop delivery to extend your knowledge and understanding of the industry and related developments. You will be expected to include independent research into your own specialist pathway in relation to its past, current and future context. In doing so, you will gain an understanding of the impact of context on design and use this understanding to inform their own work. You will develop research and study skills to enable you to work effectively and apply them in different ways. As you are working at Level 5 you will be expected to demonstrate your understanding of the academic requirements of your course, and the importance of writing from an informed approach. This will include using appropriate paper-based and electronic resources, being able to Harvard reference them, and understanding the importance of drawing upon accurate sources for your research.

Having undertaken extensive research, you will present your work in ways that help you communicate your ideas and findings in a professional way, preparing you for wider audiences and the different methods of communication expected in the professional environment.

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.
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