A portfolio of original Fashion Journalistic content, which can include writing and multi-media content. This will be presented within a dedicated BLOG or WEBSITE 70% (Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 & 4)

A contextual document evidencing and reflecting visual development, research and project outcomes. 30% (Learning outcome 5)

The work for submission will include: a dedicated web site with a series of posts, which can include both writing and multi-media content. This will be aimed at a clearly defined audience and will be for public consumption. For assessment, you will also produce a document that outlines research and progress of the project as a whole and includes any visual development. This module will ask you to demonstrate the ability to engage in relevant research, picture and visual analysis, extending your knowledge of your chosen interest and you should consolidate the research you have undertaken on previous modules.
All elements must be passed

Key Information Set Data: 100% coursework

This module enables you to develop a body of work around your own area of particular interest, within the context of Fashion Journalism.
Through tutorial support, the module involves setting clear and distinct aims and objectives that become core to developing successful strategies, which will contribute to and help define a framework for the production and the implementation of work within the Major Project module.
This module provides the opportunity to draw on skills, knowledge and understanding that you have developed during the award. A key aspect you will be asked to consider and reflect upon with in this module, are your own motivations in identifying a project you feel passionately about.

Fashion In Context provides you with the opportunity to submit a professionally presented and in depth study that further develops and strengthens your subject knowledge, critical analysis debate and written communication skills. You will need to consider your audience and final output.

This module involves rigorous independent study around your chosen subject relating to the area of fashion. You will generate information and new lines of thought, putting forward a body of work that contributes to the knowledge that exists on your chosen topic, you will demonstrate the positioning of your work within this context.

This module will be supported by tutorials and seminars, before any detailed work commences it must be discussed and agreed with the supervising tutor

Scheduled Learning Activities will include a combination of the following:
Lectures
Practical workshops
Group tutorials (Feedback)
Group critiques (Feedback)
Technical skills modulettes: as appropriate
Field work

Independent Learning Activities will include the following:
Independent Study
photographic practice and experimentation
reading and research

Specialist studio and digital facilities, as appropriate¿
Specialist photographic equipment¿
Library
Word-processing facilities
Newsroom facilities
National and regional newspapers and magazines
Media Laboratory
Internet access¿The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.

Frankel, S. (2001), Visionaries: Interviews with Fashion Designers, V & A publications, London.
Fowler, R. (1998) Language in the news: discourse and ideology in the press. Routledge, London.
Tortora, P. (2014), Fairchild Dictionary of Fashion, Fairchild books.
Gray, Carole and Julian Malins 2004 Visualizing Research - A guide to the research process in Art and Design. Farnham: Ashgate
Hart, Christopher. 1999. Doing a Literature Review. SAGE
Salkind, Neil J. 2003 Exploring Research - Prentice Hall .
Students will determine their own reading list appropriate to their personal proposal of work, with staff guidance.¿Students are expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities available within the University; keeping abreast of current developments through appropriate periodicals and being aware of the work of the major practitioners in the field.

1. UTILISE A RANGE OF MEDIA AND METHODS TO PRODUCE ORIGINAL CONTENT FOR A PUBLIC WEBSITE THAT INFORMS AND CONVEYS IDEAS WITH A CLEAR SENSE OF A SPECIFIC AUDIENCE.
[Problem Solving; Application]

2. APPLY SOUND CRITICAL JUDGEMENTS ABOUT YOUR OWN WORK AND THE WORK OF OTHERS, IN DEVELOPING A CLEAR SENSE OF VISUAL LITERACY.
[Knowledge and Understanding; Learning]

3. DEMONSTRATE ADVANCED TECHNICAL ABILITY AND DESIGN SKILLS, USE APPROPRIATE SOFTWARE TO PRODUCE A WEBSITE TO DISPLAY YOUR WORK.
[Application]

4. CONSOLIDATE AND EXTEND RESEARCH KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR DISCIPLINE AND DEMONSTRATE APPLICATION IN THE ONLINE PROJECT.
[Analysis]

5. EVALUATE AND CRITICALLY REFLECT UPON YOUR WORK, THROUGH THE PRODUCTION OF A WRITTEN DOCUMENT THAT CONTEXTUALISES YOUR WORKING PRACTICES, RESEARCH AND VISUAL STRATEGIES. [Reflection; Communication]