Senior Lecturer

Fashion Creative Direction - UH-000454

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:
 
·          School/College leavers to have reached the age of 18 years on admission
·          Satisfactory completion of an interview inspection, if appropriate
·          Achievement of at least 120 UCAS points through a combination of:
-       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.
·          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.
·          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.
·          Exceptionally, the Admissions Panel may admit an applicant whose qualifications do not conform to the above requirements.
·          Portfolio is optional for application to the FICB suite.
 
Mature and Overseas Students (considered on an individual basis)
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.
Students whose first language is not English will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.

UH-000454 - Fashion Creative Direction

Foundation Core

Foundation Optional

Foundation Compulsory

Foundation Level

Sandwich Year Out Optional

Sandwich Year Out

Intermediate Compulsory

Intermediate Core

Intermediate Optional

Intermediate Level

Honours Compulsory

Honours Optional

Honours Core

Honours Level

Structure

Bachelor of Arts

Certificate in Education

Diploma of Higher Education

Demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with others through collaboration, collective endeavour and negotiation within the global context of the fashion industries

Be able to apply an awareness of the importance of design to creative practices in the fashion industries, to demonstrate an innovative approach to problem solving.

Be able to plan research, to effectively gather, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources.

Demonstrate relevant knowledge and understanding of the core concepts and practices of the creative and commercial industries in the global context of fashion and textiles, the external environment in which they operate, how they are managed and the inter-relationship between these different areas

Demonstrate an ability to use and deploy commercial information systems for managerial, enterprise and promotional applications in the business context of fashion and textiles

Demonstrate the ability to use relevant digital information and communication technologies for effective application to commercial and creative practice in fashion and textile organisations

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

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

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the historical and cultural influences on fashion and the factors that impact on the  evolving nature and development of consumer trends

Demonstrate the ability to develop and propose appropriate initiatives and strategies within a changing fashion and textile environment to meet stakeholder interests

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the core concepts and theories of the development of markets, national and global, for resources, goods and services related to the commercial and creative production, dissemination and promotion of fashion

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the emerging global and multi-cultural issues/ developments, (including social, cultural, economic, environmental and political) relevant to fashion and their impact on fashion consumers, organisations and resources

Be able to manage resources and operations within the commercial and creative practices of fashion enterprise, demonstrating awareness of standard commercial processes and practices.

Proficiency in the management and production of original and innovative communication design for fashion using a range of media together with an ability to work effectively in collaboration with other creative practitioners towards the realisation of a creative vision.

Be able to evaluate the impact of, and respond creatively to, a range of contemporary and pervasive issues such as business innovation, digital communication, sustainability and creative narrative in the fashion and textile industries

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts of customer expectation, value, service and engagement in relation to the production, retailing and marketing of fashion and textile products / services

UH-000454

<ul>
<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, VLE</li>
<li>Learning resources bureau</li>
<li>Personal Academic Tutor System.</li>
<li>Academic Skills Tutor.</li>
<li>Optional 48-week placement with a minimum of 36 weeks</li>
<li>A Personal Development Planning (PDP) system</li>
</ul>




Equal Opportunities
In admitting students, and in teaching and assessing them, the course operates in conformity with the University and School of Art, Design and Architecture’s policies on equal opportunities.
 
Equality and Diversity Act 2010
In admitting students, and in teaching and assessing them, the course operates in conformity with Section 3 of the UK Equality Code for Students with Disabilities.
 
Students with disabilities will be considered on an individual basis and the School will make reasonable adjustment to accommodate individual needs depending on their assessment with the University Disabilities Office.
 




Personal Development Planning will be used to enhance student ability to reflect upon their learning within modules. It will be formally introduced to students at the start of each academic year. The process will be embedded within the course so that students will be asked to think about their own work and the work of colleagues and to reflect upon feedback. This mechanism will include self-reflection, recording, target setting, action planning and monitoring.