Fashion Design with Marketing - UH-000456

Minimum entry requirements fall within the University Regulations. Students will normally apply for the courses through UCAS (Universities &amp; Colleges Admissions Service).
 
Candidates must be able to satisfy the general admissions requirements of the University of Huddersfield and the specific requirements of the course in one of the following ways:
 
1)        Satisfactory completion of an interview, and
2).       Submission of a portfolio of design work, and
<ul>
<li>School/College leavers to have reached the age of 18 years on admission</li>
<li>Satisfactory completion of an interview inspection, if appropriate</li>
<li>Achievement of at least 120-104 UCAS points through a combination of:</li>
<li>Passes in five subjects at GCSE level (Maths and English required) and either Advanced GCE (A2 level), or a Vocational A-level award.</li>
<li>OR a Scottish Certificate of Education with passes in five subjects, three at the higher grade, or passes in four subjects at the higher grade</li>
<li>OR a National Diploma awarded by the EdExcel Foundation in a relevant subject.
OR a European or International Baccalaureate
</li>
<li>
OR qualifications deemed equivalent to the above
</li>
<li>OR a national certificate awarded by Ed Excel Foundation (formerly BTEC) in relevant subject area Distinction or above and 1 A-level grade B or above.</li>
<li>Applicants with prior learning or prior experiential learning will be considered individually by the University of Huddersfield, School of Art, Design and Architecture APL/APEL Panel. This Panel will look at each applicant on an individual basis, to assess whether the applicant has acquired the necessary skills and knowledge deemed appropriate to be granted credit on the course where applicable.</li>
<li>Holders of an EdExcel BTEC Higher National Diploma (or equivalent) may be considered for entry with specific credit. Students seeking entry by this route may be given directed studies in particular subjects.</li>
<li>Exceptionally, the Admissions Panel may admit an applicant whose qualifications do not conform to the above requirements.</li>
</ul>

Minimum entry requirements fall within the University Regulations. Students will normally apply for the courses through UCAS (Universities &amp; Colleges Admissions Service).
 
Candidates must be able to satisfy the general admissions requirements of the University of Huddersfield and the specific requirements of the course in one of the following ways:
 
1)        Satisfactory completion of an interview, and
2).       Submission of a portfolio of design work, and
 
<ul>
<li>School/College leavers to have reached the age of 18 years on admission</li>
<li>Satisfactory completion of an interview inspection, if appropriate</li>
<li>Achievement of at least 120-104 UCAS points through a combination of:</li>
</ul>
-              Passes in five subjects at GCSE level (Maths and English required) and either Advanced GCE (A2 level), or a Vocational A-level award.
-              OR a Scottish Certificate of Education with passes in five subjects, three at the higher grade, or passes in four subjects at the higher grade
-              OR a National Diploma awarded by the EdExcel Foundation in a relevant subject.
-              OR an Irish Leaving Certificate with Grade C or above in four subjects at Higher level.
-     OR a European or International Baccalaureate
-     OR qualifications deemed equivalent to the above
-    OR a national certificate awarded by Ed Excel Foundation (formerly BTEC) in relevant subject area Distinction or above and 1 A-level grade B or above.
<ul>
<li>Applicants with prior learning or prior experiential learning will be considered individually by the University of Huddersfield, School of Art, Design and Architecture APL/APEL Panel. This Panel will look at each applicant on an individual basis, to assess whether the applicant has acquired the necessary skills and knowledge deemed appropriate to be granted credit on the course where applicable.</li>
<li>Holders of an EdExcel BTEC Higher National Diploma (or equivalent) may be considered for entry with specific credit. Students seeking entry by this route may be given directed studies in particular subjects.</li>
<li>Exceptionally, the Admissions Panel may admit an applicant whose qualifications do not conform to the above requirements.</li>
</ul>
 
Mature and Overseas Students (considered on an individual basis)
<ul>
<li>Mature students with no or few formal qualifications will be considered for admission but will be expected to show their aptitude and suitability for the course.</li>
<li>Experience of a satisfactory level of English Language such as a pass at GCSE level or IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or TOEFL 213 (computer-based).</li>
</ul>

UH-000456 - Fashion Design with Marketing

Intermediate Core

Intermediate Optional

Intermediate Compulsory

Intermediate Level

Honours Core

Honours Optional

Honours Compulsory

Honours Level

Foundation Compulsory

Foundation Core

Foundation Optional

Foundation Level

Sandwich Year Out Optional

Sandwich Year Out

Structure

Bachelor of Arts with Honours

Demonstrate the use of historical, contemporary and cultural values, in personal modes of enquiry which stimulate research outcomes

Demonstrate independent research and coherent development of concept for fashion design

Demonstrate the ability to communicate using a variety of forms

Demonstrate an understanding of the development of your skills, knowledge, interests and personal values' PDP' in relation to individual academic aspirations and career choice

Research and develop appropriate concepts 

Develop verbal and visual skills through the use of communication technologies

Evaluate the suitability and appropriateness of materials used for effective design ideas and the construction of garments 

Evidence the inputting and collating of appropriate research data for your specialism and make meaningful connections between different areas of knowledge

Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of your Marketing specialism and how it applies within a wider commercial context of fashion design 

Understand and demonstrate an awareness of your personal and professional skills and their relevance within different fashion contexts

Develop design ideas through effective solutions and outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to use relevant communication technologies for effective application to creative practice.

Be receptive to new ideas, identify challenges and establish innovative solutions 

Use your evaluative and analytical skills to articulate your research findings in a written framework 

Translate styles into completed production packages using appropriate techniques and technologies 

Manage individual practical and conceptual tasks in a timely, professional manner and present in a structured format relevant to contemporary industrial practice.

Demonstrate the ability to use initiative both independently and collaboratively in the wider fashion context.

Synthesise exploratory market research from appropriate sources to develop concepts specific to your marketing specialism

Draft patterns, develop toiles and garments showing consideration to design details and manufacture techniques 

Demonstrate your ability to engage critically and reflectively through fashion practise

Produce an innovative and original self-initiated project with relevant garments and portfolio

Demonstrate a perceptive and aesthetic understanding of the broad range of influences that affect changing trends in fashion design, evidencing innovative primary and secondary sources of research

Full details of the methods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of learning and teaching can be found in the University of Huddersfield’s Quality Assurance Procedures for Taught Courses handbook. This can be viewed online at:
<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/qa/">http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/qa/</a>
The University’s Teaching and Learning Committee has the ultimate responsibility for quality and standards of teaching and learning in the University;
Validation takes place under the University regulations and Quality Assurance Procedures for taught courses. 
Periodic subject area reviews take place on a rolling quinquennial programme and focus inter alia on the arrangements for quality assurance management and enhancement, assessment and teaching and learning opportunities, C &amp; IT strategies, the articulation and assurance of standards, external examiner reports and evaluation, links with professional bodies, employers and other external organisations;
University ensures that arrangements for approval, validation and quality assurance of collaborative provision are of the same level as those expected for campus-based courses;
University strongly encourages student representation on all major committees within the University;
Reports are considered by the Annual Evaluation Committee, which includes a nominated representative of the University’s Teaching and Learning Committee.  The School Board considers the minutes and identifies any actions required at School level.  The School Board reports to the University’s Teaching and Learning Committee that, in turn, identifies any actions required at University level.
Amendments to course and module documents are considered by the School Accreditation and Validation Panel.
A Course Evaluation Questionnaire is distributed annually to students and the results considered by Course Committee
School Teaching &amp; Learning Committee oversees the development of teaching and learning in the school and offers small grants to staff to support research and innovation in teaching and learning
The Student Panel meets twice a year and matters of concern are reported to the Course Committee.
Each module is evaluated on an annual basis and a short report considered by the Course Committee
Students are represented on Student Panel, Course Committee, School Teaching and Learning and School Board committees.

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Full details of the methods of evaluating and improving the quality and standards of learning and teaching can be found in the University of Huddersfield’s Quality Assurance Procedures for Taught Courses handbook. This can be viewed online at 
<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/qa/">http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/qa/</a> 
Subject review for Fashion and Textiles Subject Area, May 2019.
Conclusions on quality and standards
The panel was fully confident that the courses met the quality and standards requirements set by the University.

<ul>
<li>A variety of teaching and learning styles are used to encourage and engage students from a practical and theoretical perspective</li>
<li>Induction packs sent to students prior to arrival at University followed by an induction programme for orientation and introducing study skills at the beginning of term.</li>
<li>Student handbook and on-line module guides.</li>
<li>Study Visits (optional)</li>
<li>Specialist PC &amp; CAD facilities</li>
<li>Virtual learning environment, Unilearn</li>
<li>Learning resources bureau - Trendhub</li>
<li>Personal Tutor System.</li>
<li>Academic Skills Tutor.</li>
<li>Optional 48-week placement.</li>
<li>A Personal Development Planning (PDP) system</li>
</ul>