Course Specification Published Date: Produced By: Status: 15-Aug-2017 Haiden Novis Validated Core Information Awarding Body / Institution: School / Institute: University of Wolverhampton Wolverhampton School of Art Course Code(s): AA013H01UV Full-time 3 Years AA013H31UV Part-Time 6 Years Course Title: Hierarchy of Awards: Language of Study: Date of DAG approval: BA(Hons) Fashion and Textiles Bachelor of Arts with Honours Fashion and Textiles Bachelor of Arts Fashion and Textiles Diploma of Higher Education Art and Design Certificate of Higher Education Art and Design University Statement of Credit University Statement of Credit English 12/May/2017 Last Review: 2013/4 Course Specification valid from: 2009/0 Course Specification valid to: 2019/2 Academic Staff Course Leader: Head of Department: Miss Sharon Watts Ms Margaret Ayliffe
Course Information Location of Delivery: Category of Partnership: Teaching Institution: Open / Closed Course: University of Wolverhampton Not delivered in partnership University of Wolverhampton This course is open to all suitably qualified candidates. Entry Requirements: Entry requirements are subject to regular review. The entry requirements applicable to a particular academic year will be published on the University website (and externally as appropriate e.g. UCAS 2017 Entry CCC from A levels BTEC QCF Extended Diploma grade MMM, BTEC QCF Diploma grade DD Successful completion of a Foundation Course in Art and Design Access to HE Diploma full award (Pass of 60 credits - of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at level 3 including 18 at Merit or Distinction) If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying. Successful completion of the International Foundation Year in Social Sciences or International Foundation Year in Arts guarantees entry on to this course International entry requirements and application guidance can be found here Successful completion of the International Foundation Year in Social Sciences or International Foundation Year in Arts Other Requirements Applicants will also be required to provide satisfactory reference. Those meeting the entry requirements may be shortlisted for a Portfolio Review. Students must have studied a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, it is expected that some applicants will be mature students with work experience, who wish to further their career development. These applicants will be processed through standard procedures, which may involve an interview as part of the process. Please see http://wlv.ac.uk/mature for further information. Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be offered an alternative course. Distinctive Features of the Course: We have recognised that the contemporary fashion and textile industry needs students that have intelligence across both discipline areas and who understand the importance of textiles in a product application. This course offers that wealth of opportunity. Preparing you for a career is a priority. You will study modules that specifically focus on developing entrepreneurial skills and help you to produce the relevant portfolios and electronic resources to promote you and your work as key to your studies You will be encouraged to develop a personal objective towards career planning that is right for you and promotes your ability. You will engage in self-directed research and work on exciting assignments, and group projects, with your own cohort and with other international clients, markets and professional agencies You have access to materials and processes commonly linked to fashion and textile design but alongside
this you have access to a wide range of workshops in glass, ceramics, wood, metals and plastics allowing you to be highly exploratory and inventive in your use of materials to arrive at product outcomes. The programme offers a well balanced mix of traditional and new technology skills across a range of excellent, newly refurbished facilities. You will be taught by academics who are practicing designers and researchers, professionally involved in a range of fashion and textiles related practice, exhibition and publication. Teaching and learning consists of studio and workshop activities, seminars and lectures, field trips, individual and group project work and self-directed research, designed to promote individual strength and a personal design expression. Negotiated study in your final year allows you to explore your creative practice in depth and present your work in a professional arena. You can become involved in exhibitions, trade events and catwalk shows promoting exposure of your work to an international audience. Work placements, national and international study visits and live briefs help you to establish skills that are essential to the needs of a global fashion industry. The option of a placement year will give you extended understanding of a global fashion and textiles industry. The programme has a long established relationship with the floor-covering industry and other well known live partners, offering students a unique fashion and textile opportunity as part of the learning experience. Long established relationships with Industry partners, for example, John Lewis, expose students work to a live audience. Educational Aims of the Course: BA (Hons) Fashion and Textiles is a highly creative course designed to equip you with the skills you will need to work within the many facets of the fashion and textile design industry. The contemporary fashion and textile industry needs students who have intelligence across both discipline areas and who understand the importance of fabrication in product application. This course offers that level of scope and diversity. You will have the opportunity to develop your creative identity via a curriculum that can offer you the choice of becoming a specialist or generalist within fashion and textiles as you progress through the course. Disciplines include design for fashion, textile design for fashion and textile design for interiors. The quality and mix of our resource base provides you with a broad spectrum of product outcomes for fashion and textile design. You may concentrate on specific areas of fashion design and manufacture, develop textile design for fashion or become a textile designer for interiors and lifestyle products, which includes our unique expertise in rug, carpet and hard flooring design. Innovation, problem solving, risk taking and knowledge of specialist fashion and textile design skills are key. You will work within bespoke workshops and design studios establishing a range of professional design solutions which are underpinned by creative thinking and extensive research. The aim of the course is to expose you to a range of design possibilities through research, workshops, design projects, engagement with industry, personal investigation and product outcome. We aim to prepare you as designers for the opportunities the modern, global fashion and textile industry offers. The Fashion and Textile Design team aim to Provide an exciting inspiring studio environment, encouraging student centred learning, creative expression and an emerging self-reliance in preparation for a career in the global fashion and textiles arena. Provide the opportunity to study a course that promotes individual creativity and collaborative work centred on fashion and textile design. Develop creative thinking and risk taking. Develop your skills in visual and contextual research, aesthetic awareness and design translation leading to an in-depth knowledge and understanding of fashion and/or textiles.
Promote professional involvement in the fashion and/or textiles industry via live briefs, placement opportunity and work based learning including a sandwich option which provides the platform to integrate your personal creative expression with the needs of the industry. An awareness of ethical business practice, design responsibility and key employability skills, all underpin a course that ensures a readiness for the world of work and an industry focus. Each level of the course has been planned to ensure progressive learning. In summary; At Level 4 the focus is about orientation, introducing skill, concept and creative thinking. You will be introduced to the different aspects of fashion and textile design, through a combination of traditional and new technology. Practice is underpinned by creative thinking, visual and theoretical research, CAD and drawing. Exploration of drawing is integral to the course informing skills and processes, transforming you from novice to expert. At Level 5 the focus is on consolidation, translating ideas within creative professional contexts. You will examine fashion textile design in detail and consider the developments and changes that impact on design in your chosen area in a global context. Live projects on an international level are major aspects of the curriculum. You will explore design at an advanced level, developing a focused approach to methodology and practice. At Level 6 the focus is on profession by defining and refining individual creativity. This is your specialist year. You will investigate the multifaceted industry sector and the opportunities it offers within your specialist area. Industrial/live projects and a personally negotiated project allow your design expertise to flourish in a focused, professional format. Independence, risk taking and innovation are promoted alongside critical analysis and market awareness. In support of your practice you will prepare a professional portfolio and electronic presentation as promotion to potential employers. Intakes: September Major Source of Funding: HE FUNDING COUNCIL FOR ENGLAND (HEFCE) Tuition Fees: Tuition fees are reviewed on an annual basis. The fees applicable to a particular academic year will be published on the University website. Year Status Mode Amount 2017/8 H Full Time / Sandwich 9250.00 2017/8 EU Full Time / Sandwich 9250.00 2017/8 Overseas Full Time / Sandwich 11475.00 2017/8 H Part Time 2835.00 2017/8 EU Part Time 2835.00 2017/8 Overseas Part Time 5738.00 PSRB:
None Course Structure: September (Full-Time) Full time and Sandwich Undergraduate Honours students normally study 120 credits per academic year; 60 credits semester 1 and 60 credits semester 2. Part time students study alongside full time students. However, they do not study more than 80 credits in each academic calendar year. Module Title Credits Period 4AA008 New Concepts and Creative Thinking 20 SEM1 Core 4AA009 Visual Language for Design 20 SEM1 Core 4AA010 Fashion and Textile Applications 20 SEM1 Core 4AA001 New Technology for Design 20 SEM2 Core 4AA011 Design Project 20 SEM2 Core 4AD010 Introduction to Art and Design in Context 20 SEM2 Core 5AA017 Concepts and Creative Business Practice 20 SEM1 Core 5AA018 Professional Design Applications 20 SEM1 Core 5AD008 Critical and Contextual Issues in Art and Design 20 SEM2 Core 5AA009 Focus Project 20 SEM2 Core 5AA010 Advanced Practice for Fashion/Textiles 20 SEM2 Core Type Group 01 Min Value: 20 Max Value: 20 5AA008 Contemporary Practice in Fashion and Textiles 20 SEM1 Core Option 5AD009 Professional Experience 1 20 SEM1 Core Option 6AD002 Dissertation 20 SEM1 Core 6AA009 Live Project 20 SEM1 Core 6AA007 Major Project: Fashion and Textiles 20 SEM1 Core 6AD001 Employability in the Creative Industries 20 SEM2 Core 6AA005 Final Collection 20 SEM2 Core 6AA008 Professional Preparation for Design Futures 20 SEM2 Core Learning, Teaching and Assessment
Academic Regulations Exemption: 25/09/2015 AFRSC approved the delivery of 5AA018 and 5AA008 as six week intensive delivery. Reference Points: QAA Benchmark Art & Design: Teaching, Learning and Assessment 5.1.3, 5.3.2 Generic Knowledge. Attributes and Skills 4.4 Standards and Achievement 6 Subject Specific Knowledge and Understanding. Attributes and Skills 6.3 4.3 Generate ideas, concepts, proposals, solutions or arguments independently and/or collaboratively in response to set briefs and/or as self-initiated activity 4.3 Develop ideas through to material outcomes, for example images, artefacts, products, systems and processes, or texts. http://www.qaa.ac.uk/academicinfrastructure/benchmark/statements/drafts/adhaad.asp Equality Act 2010 Skillfast-UK: The Sector Skills Council for Fashion and Textiles. The Qualifications Handbook version 2 http://www.skillfast-uk.org/uploads/docs/microsoft%20word%20- %20The%20Qualifications%20Handbook%20v2%20August%202009.pdf National Occupational Standards (NOS) http://www.ukstandards.org.uk/find_occupational_standards.aspx? NosFindID=5&search_string=Fashion%20design Learning Outcomes: CertHE Course Learning Outcome 1 (CHECLO1) "Demonstrate knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles associated with your area(s) of study, and an ability to evaluate and interpret these within the context of that area of study" CertHE Course Learning Outcome 2 (CHECLO2) "Demonstrate an ability to present, evaluate and interpret qualitative and quantitative data, in order to develop lines of argument and make sound judgements in accordance with basic theories and concepts of your subject(s) of study." CertHE Course Learning Outcome 3 (CHECLO3) Evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems related to your area(s) of study and/or work CertHE Course Learning Outcome 4 (CHECLO4) "Communicate the results of your study/work accurately and reliably, and with structured and coherent
arguments" CertHE Course Learning Outcome 5 (CHECLO5) Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of some personal responsibility DipHE Course Learning Outcome 1 (DHECLO1) "Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the well-established principles of your area(s) of study, and of the way in which those principles have developed with an understanding of the limits of your knowledge, and how this influences analyses and interpretations based on that knowledge." DipHE Course Learning Outcome 2 (DHECLO2) "Demonstrate the ability to apply underlying concepts and principles outside the context in which they were first studied, including, where appropriate, the application of those principles in an employment context" DipHE Course Learning Outcome 3 (DHECLO3) "Demonstrate knowledge of the main methods of enquiry in the subject(s) relevant to the named award, and ability to evaluate critically the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems in the field of study" DipHE Course Learning Outcome 4 (DHECLO4) "Use a range of established techniques to initiate and undertake critical analysis of information, and to propose solutions to problems arising from that analysis" DipHE Course Learning Outcome 5 (DHECLO5) "Effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms to specialist and nonspecialist audiences, and deploy key techniques of the discipline effectively" DipHE Course Learning Outcome 6 (DHECLO6) "Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment, requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making and undertake further training, developing existing skills and acquire new competences that will enable them to assume significant responsibility within organisations." Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 1 (ORDCLO1) "Apply a professional level of ability to a range of processes and techniques in design, practice and technology." Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 2 (ORDCLO2) "Evidence aesthetic awareness, critical analysis, problem solving and a thorough understanding of the design process for fashion and textile design" Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 3 (ORDCLO3) "Generate new ideas through comprehensive research, theoretical and contextual understanding in order to take some risk to produce design outcomes, which are market appropriate"
Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 4 (ORDCLO4) "Identify market levels, translate and communicate appropriate design outcomes effectively with a professional emphasis. " Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 5 (ORDCLO5) "Combine a professional independence with an ability to work collaboratively, generating ideas in response to set briefs within a global context" Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 6 (ORDCLO6) "Apply appropriate theories, concepts, materials, technologies and processes to achieve individual intentions in fashion and textile design and in solving related enquiry and experimentation" Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 1 (DEGCLO1) "Apply a professional level of ability to a wide range of processes and techniques in design, practice and technology" Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 2 (DEGCLO2) "Evidence in-depth aesthetic awareness, critical analysis, problem solving and a thorough understanding of the design process for fashion and textile design" Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 3 (DEGCLO3) "Critically generate new ideas through comprehensive research, theoretical and contextual understanding in order to take creative risk to produce refined design outcomes, which are market appropriate" Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 4 (DEGCLO4) "Identify market levels, translate and communicate appropriate design outcomes effectively with a highly professional emphasis. " Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 5 (DEGCLO5) "Combine a professional independence with an ability to work collaboratively, generating ideas in response to high-level briefs within a global context" Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 6 (DEGCLO6) "Apply appropriate theories, concepts, materials, technologies and processes to achieve individual intentions in fashion and textile design and in solving related enquiry and experimentation" Overview of Assessment:
Module Title Course Learning Outcomes 4AA001 New Technology for Design CHECLO1, CHECLO3 4AA008 New Concepts and Creative Thinking CHECLO2, CHECLO4 4AA009 Visual Language for Design CHECLO3 4AA010 Fashion and Textile Applications CHECLO3 4AA011 Design Project CHECLO1, CHECLO3, CHECLO5 4AD010 Introduction to Art and Design in Context CHECLO1, CHECLO2, CHECLO4 5AA008 Contemporary Practice in Fashion and Textiles DHECLO2, DHECLO3, DHECLO4, DHECLO5 5AA009 Focus Project DHECLO3, DHECLO4, DHECLO6 5AA010 Advanced Practice for Fashion/Textiles DHECLO3, DHECLO4, DHECLO6 5AA017 Concepts and Creative Business Practice DHECLO1, DHECLO2, DHECLO4, DHECLO5, DHECLO6 5AA018 Professional Design Applications DHECLO2, DHECLO3, DHECLO4, DHECLO5 5AD008 Critical and Contextual Issues in Art and Design DHECLO1, DHECLO4, DHECLO5 6AA005 Final Collection DEGCLO1, DEGCLO2, DEGCLO4, ORDCLO1, ORDCLO2, ORDCLO4 6AA007 Major Project: Fashion and Textiles DEGCLO3, DEGCLO4, DEGCLO6, ORDCLO3, ORDCLO4, ORDCLO6 6AA008 Professional Preparation for Design Futures DEGCLO2, DEGCLO4, DEGCLO5, ORDCLO2, ORDCLO4, ORDCLO5 6AA009 Live Project DEGCLO2, DEGCLO3, DEGCLO6, ORDCLO2, ORDCLO3, ORDCLO6 6AD001 Employability in the Creative Industries DEGCLO4, DEGCLO5, ORDCLO4, ORDCLO5 6AD002 Dissertation DEGCLO3, DEGCLO6, ORDCLO3, ORDCLO6 Teaching, Learning and Assessment: The BA (Hons) Course in Fashion and Textile Design involves a wide range of activities that cover both traditional and new technology approaches. You will be taught a variety of practical, aesthetic and communication skills that enable you to make personal responses, working towards independent thinking as you progress through the course. You will be taught through a series of lectures, seminars, demonstrations, workshop activities, critiques and individual and group tutorials. Face to face sessions will be supported by electronic resources particular to the course that will be accessible outside of taught sessions. Electronic activities will also enable a continuous dialogue with fellow students and staff. Class room activities will be interactive and will encourage debate and discussion with fellow students and tutors. There will be a strong professional focus, enhanced by presentations from industry specialists, live briefs, competitions and opportunities to become engaged in work placement. Field visits, studio and factory visits are essential to this course to ensure that you gain a well informed understanding of fashion and textiles in a professional environment. Where ever possible this type of activity will be facilitated. There is a high expectation on you as students to carryout considerable self directed study. We expect a high level of attendance and engagement with your fellow students and tutors throughout your studies. An example of the learning activities on your course include: Critical and contextual studies Drawing for fashion and textile Design Colour and trend exploration
Market and consumer research Trend analysis Fabric awareness and sourcing Investigation of surface pattern techniques Understanding pattern repeats Textile skills within print, stitch, and rug workshops Cad and new technologies for textiles (digiprint, lasercutting, and specialist CAD programmes for fashion and textile design) 2D & 3D Design development 3D manufacturing skills Flat pattern cutting, geometric cutting, draping on the stand Garment/accessory/interior product production Production of 2D collections for fashion and textiles, range planning and product awareness 2D Presentation and illustration Computer aided design/digital literacy Personal and professional development Industry knowledge and enterprise Live briefs and competitions Learning and Teaching Methods: This data indicates the proportion of time in each year of study that students can expect to engage in the following activities (expressed as a percentage for each level). Level Teaching Independent 4 30 70 0 5 30 70 0 6 27 73 0 Placement Assessment Methods: This data indicates the proportion of summative assessment in each year of study that will derive from the following: (expressed as a percentage for each level). Level Written Exams Practical Exams 4 0 0 100 5 0 8 92 6 0 0 100 Coursework Student Support: Wolverhampton School of Art support: Study support is available through the Personal Academic Tutorial system with course tutors who are familiar with your area of study. At the start of each year of your course you will be assigned a Personal Tutor who will guide you through the induction process and provide support and academic counselling throughout the year on an appointment basis. They should be able to offer you advice and guidance to help you liaise with other staff and support facilities in the Wolverhampton School of Art and University. You should meet your Personal Tutor regularly, which must include meetings that you are invited to at critical points in your course. Staff can be contacted through the University email or by booking an appointment through the SAMS. Additional study support is provided through various communication systems, for example, CANVAS, and
email. Subject support: Tutorials, workshops, seminars and meetings - provide the primary opportunities for students to interact with staff on topics relating to modules. All modules provide at least one of these forms of face-to-face support. Feedback - tutors provide personalised written feedback on most summative assessments. The mechanism for feedback from purely formative tasks varies between assessments, but will always be provided in some form. On occasions tutors may provide generalised verbal feedback to the whole class on points relating to an assessment. Employability in the Curriculum: The aim of the course is to produce graduates who are professional, skilled and dynamic. Employment opportunities include: Fashion design and manufacture Textile design for fashion and interiors Illustration, styling, buying and/or merchandising Colour/ trend and market prediction Employment within specific textile areas, for example, design for the rug and carpet industry Design for the card and gift wrap industry You will also have the opportunity to engage in freelance work, sell design work through agents and design studios, and work to commission You may also find employment in other sectors, including education, arts and crafts administration and historical costume preservation, media, and in film, theatre and television costume design. You can continue your studies to postgraduate level on our MA programme. All courses in the Wolverhampton School of Art are now available with a professional placement option. This is a unique opportunity as the school is the only art & design provider in the region, and one of only a handful across the UK to offer one year professional placements as part of a degree course. A professional placement provides an opportunity for professional development in the work place and as such, greatly enhances the student s prospects of finding rewarding and relevant employment at the end of their studies. The course assists students in securing work placements, undertaking live briefs, engaging directly with employers and developing key employability skills. The School is committed to raising student awareness of the opportunities that exist post-graduation.