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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Fashion & Textile Design: Self - Directed Projects | |||
| Reference | AA4501 | Version | 2 |
| Created | June 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | August 2012 | SCQF Points | 90 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 45 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To facilitate and support the student to undertake a substantial programme of self-directed study that confirms their chosen direction, practice and ambitions within an appropriate professional context, leading to a sustainable creative career. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Develop a self initiated and directed design project(s) proposal within an appropriate contextual framework. |
| 2 | Investigate and apply a personal, critical, conceptual and visual language within an analytical framework relevant to Fashion and/or Textile Design study. |
| 3 | Select and apply subject specialist processes, materials, practical studio methods and technical workshop skills associated with independent study at a level approaching professional Fashion and/or Textile Design practice. |
| 4 | Explore and interpret research methodologies and approaches within a personal critical contextual framework to Fashion and/or Textile Design Study. |
| 5 | Manage a programme of self directed study, project scheduling and project management at a level approaching professional practice. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| This module requires each student to produce a personal proposal for self directed study appropriate to Fashion and/or Textile Design professional practice. This will typically require: Project Management skills. Statement of intentions with identified sources including theories, concepts and principles (including historical, cultural and contextual) associated with individual Fashion and/or Textile Design interests. The development of appropriate specialist study and research methodologies including any ethical or professional issues raised by the discipline/s. Critical reflection, analysis, evaluation and synthesis of ideas, concepts and matters raised during specialist Fashion and/or Textile Design independent study. Investigation of professional context and contemporary Fashion and/or Textile Design practice. As students progress through the module they will produce work to test their proposal through the application of appropriate investigation, working methods, materials, processes, and technologies, leading towards the final production of a substantial body of work, which demonstrates a clear personal direction at a level approaching professional practice |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module is studio and workshop based and will include group and individual tutorials. The proposal for self directed study is negotiated with design staff. In addition to set tutorial points the student may seek further advice and consultation with appropriate staff, as required. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 160 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 740 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 900 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Submission of resolved 2D and/or 3D self directed design project work and supporting portfolio of all research and development work produced within the module. This would typically include workbooks, visual diaries, drawing and visualisation, digital files and on line resources, samples, models, macquettes, documentation and any other relevant materials. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| In order to pass this module you must achieve a D or above. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | An A in C1 |
| B | A B in C1 |
| C | A C in C1 |
| D | A D in C1 |
| E | An E in C1 |
| F | An F in C1 |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
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| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| Students will also be guided towards particular readings/publications/websites relevant to and supportive of their Self-Directed Projects. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | BLACK, S., 2008. Eco-Chic: The Fashion Paradox. London: Black Dog Publishing. |
| 2 | FLETCHER, K., 2008. Sustainable Fashion and Textiles: Design Journeys. London: Routledge. |
| 3 | HEMMINGS, J., 2012. The Textile Reader. London: Berg. |
| 4 | QUINN, B., 2010. Textile Futures: Fashion, Design and Technology. London: Berg. |
| 5 | TURNEY, J., 2009. The Culture of Knitting. London: Berg. |
| 6 | WELTERS, L. and LILLETHUN, A., 2011. The Fashion Reader. 2nd ed. London: Berg. |
| 7 | DIEFFENBACHER, F., 2013. Fashion Thinking: Creative Approaches to the Design Process. AVA Academia. London. |
| 8 | RISSANEN, T. and MCQUILLAN, H., 2016. Zero Waste fashion design. London/New York: Fairchild Books Bloomsbury. |