📖Program Curriculum
Year 1
Core Modules
Credits
Principles and Methods: Knit
20.00
This module provides you with an introduction to knitted textiles. The module is delivered in both the studio and workshops aiming to develop both textile specific knit technical skills and creative development skills. Emphasis is placed on the development of traditional knitted textiles both by hand and by machine with the aim of expanding your te...
Principles and Methods: Print
20.00
This module provides you with an introduction to printed textiles. The module is delivered in both the studio and workshops aiming to develop both textile specific print technical skills and creative development skills. Emphasis is placed on the development of traditional printed textiles both by hand and through digital methods with the aim of exp...
Materials and Processes: Part 1
20.00
This module will introduce you to a range of pattern cutting and construction techniques that will enable you to learn the technical skills required to create garments for the fashion and costume sectors. Gaining an understanding of how weight drape or composition of materials can influence your choice of construction method and enhance the style ...
Creative Technology
20.00
This module introduces you to the ways in which technology can be used to enhance and extend design through technical development and presentation of their work. Working to a brief you’ll combine theory with their practice which is extended thorough practical inductions and workshops.
Contextual Studies 1
20.00
In this module you’ll be introduced to a range of theories contexts and cultural themes associated with fashion clothing textiles and costume design. You’ll develop academic and theoretical approaches towards the history of fashion clothing textiles and costume design and the contemporary fashion textiles and costume design for film.
Opportunity Modules
You must choose 2 x 10 credit Level 4 Opportunity modules from the Opportunity module catalogue.
Year 2
Core Modules
Credits
Design and Application
20.00
This is a studio and workshop-based module aimed at developing technical and creative skills in relation to a series of professional briefs. Emphasis will be placed on research skills and the development of primary and secondary source material from which to expand designs.
Design and Market Awareness: Part 2
20.00
This module seeks to extend your knowledge of professional ways of working when designing for a high street brand. Gaining an understanding of current and emerging regulations relating to sustainable and ethical ways of working throughout the supply chain and widening understanding of how these influence design outcomes.
Industry Brief
20.00
The industry brief will provide a framework which introduces you to the wider macro and micro factors which influence product development and ways of working within their sector. This will provide you with an opportunity to extend their knowledge and awareness of the complexity of factors such as ethics and sustainability regulations politics and ...
Professional Studies for Fashion and Textiles
20.00
This module aims to support the employability of learners by encouraging them to consider and evaluate their design practice within a professional context and further their unique personal identity. You will be guided in the development of your identity as a fashion and textile designer highlighting your own individual style to formulate a pathway...
Contextual Studies 2: Research Strategies
20.00
The Research Strategies module is designed to introduce you to preparing and planning for your practice-based report in Level 6. Through a series of thematic lectures and seminars the module provides a framework for you to understand and explore cultural knowledge concepts in fashion textiles costume design and the broader field of art and desi...
Opportunity Modules
In addition you must choose 2 x 10 credit Level 5 Opportunity modules from the Opportunity module catalogue.
Year 3
Core Modules
Credits
Research & Development
20.00
The aim of this module is for you to complete a proposal for your final major project evidencing how it will be developed in response to substantial research on the sector and reflection on your previous practical outcomes.
Final Major Project
40.00
This module develops your research practice from the contextual foundation established in previous modules. You are provided with an opportunity to sustain the creative dialogue between their research and subject-based practice enabling you to establish your professional and creative identity through a self-directed brief/proposal.
Professional Practice
20.00
This module will enhance your understanding and appreciation of the roles relationships and responsibilities that can play a major part in progressing and sustaining your professional practice. You’ll be encouraged to undertake commissions and other work-related learning opportunities such as engaging with industry briefs.
Creative and Professional Development
20.00
In this you’ll develop in-depth knowledge of your chosen field of practice which will support the critical appraisal process and inform the social and professional context for your work. You’ll also begin to develop self-promotional material and your understanding of key aspects relevant to business.
Contextual Report on Practice
20.00
