Fashion Professional Development

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School:

School of Arts and Humanities

Credit Rating:

Level (including FHEQ):

F (FHEQ Level 4)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2022-03-01

Module Leader:

Katrina Whitehead

Version Number

2022.01

Learning Methods

Tutorial and Project Supervision

Guided Independent Study

Seminar

Synopsis

This module aims to develop your understanding of industry appropriate digital design software applications, and to develop your appreciation of creative and commercial professional practices within the fashion industry. This module will also introduce you to the value of planning and the development of briefs for the design and production of digital communications which are universally applicable within the fashion industry. Design software will be used to create, and publish information with specific consideration to image editing, layout and typography in a variety of digital and online communication media. Projects will cover design processes and production issues and through these, you will gain an appreciation of the inter-relationship between client, designer and the uses and applications of different design media. The module will also give you an opportunity to reflect on and enhance your fashion industry professional practice by introducing you to Personal Development Planning (PDP). PDP is a structured and supported process in which you will reflect on your own learning and achievement, and develop personal, academic and professional skills to support your growth as a student and as a fashion professional.

Learning Strategy

A combination of lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials that will incorporate a wide variety of media to facilitate student learning. You will be given detailed timetables indicating workshops, tutorials, self-study and formative assessments. Learning is based around being proactive and confident to work with the software. While undertaking the module, you will build up a reflective log or commentary through an e-portfolio and blog, recording your achievements, demonstrating awareness of your own strengths and areas for development, and your reflections on the process of learning. Within the module you will have the opportunity to tailor the nature of your projects to reflect your chosen degree award.

Outline Syllabus

During the syllabus, digital design software will be applied to develop and manipulate text and images for design output. Design practice and design issues will be developed through practical page layout, style, type, image editing, presentation and communication. An appreciation of client requirements, the creative brief, schedule of work, appropriate … For more content click the Read More button below. Within the PDP component, you will be introduced to methodologies and practices to reflect on your progress as a student and as a fashion professional. You will be introduced to concepts related to personal goal setting and given an opportunity to form, set and pursue your academic and professional goals. You will be supported in this process by tutors who will support you in identifying your own strengths, areas requiring improvement and aspirations, and using this to inform your future study and career choices.

Within the PDP component, you will be introduced to methodologies and practices to reflect on your progress as a student and as a fashion professional. You will be introduced to concepts related to personal goal setting and given an opportunity to form, set and pursue your academic and professional goals. You will be supported in this process by tutors who will support you in identifying your own strengths, areas requiring improvement and aspirations, and using this to inform your future study and career choices.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written assignment (coursework)

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Portfolio

Description:You will be expected to produce a portfolio of digital documents. The portfolio must demonstrate understanding and confidence in the application of a range of digital design software that is appropriate to the area of study and include a reflective commentary to show PDP development.

Assessment Weight:100

Assessment Length:4500 Words (Equivalent Word Count)

Module Learning Outcomes:MLO1, MLO2, MLO3, MLO4, MLO5, MLO6

Individual or Group:Individual

Final Assessment Component:Yes

Marked Anonymously:No

Eligible for Tutor Reassessment:No

Assessment Criteria

An ability to create and manipulate digital material including images in a manner appropriate to an identified target audience is demonstrated.An ability to use creative and commercial influences in producing creative fashion industry imagery and documents is demonstrated.The ability to use research methodology and to present it in a sensible … For more content click the Read More button below.

An ability to create and manipulate digital material including images in a manner appropriate to an identified target audience is demonstrated.
An ability to use creative and commercial influences in producing creative fashion industry imagery and documents is demonstrated.
The ability to use research methodology and to present it in a sensible and logical manner is demonstrated.
An ability to identify personal strengths and weaknesses in a professional context and apply them to a personal development plan is demonstrated.
The ability to form and set study and professional goals within a fashion industry context is demonstrated.

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