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Programme Specification: BA (Hons) Fashion

1. Awarding Institution
2. Teaching Institution
3. Programme Accredited by
4. Name of Final Award
5. UCAS Code
6. Total Number of Credits
7. Subject Benchmark
Statement
8. Points of Reference
University of Sussex
Ravensbourne College of Design and
Communication
N/A
BA(Hons) Fashion
E221 – 2 year course (E233 from Sept 07)
E230 – 3 year course
360 (120 at Level 1, 120 at Level 2 and 120 at
Level 3)
Art and Design
External
QAA - The framework for higher education
qualifications in England, Wales and Northern
Ireland
QAA Subject Benchmark for Art and Design
QAA Code of Practice
University of Sussex Code of Practice for
Validation
Course Advisors

Internal
College Learning and Teaching Strategy
College Academic Plan
College Procedure for Course Development
Approval and Validation
Academic Regulations for the Awards of BA and
BSc
9. Date of Production October 2005
10. Overview

This programme is concerned with the development of the creative professional

practice, technological knowledge and theoretical understanding necessary to enter a
variety of careers in the area of fashion. The broad aims of the course are to provide
a creative education in fashion, which fits with the vocational needs of industry,
provides a rigorous intellectual examination of the key issues surrounding the
industry and allows students to enter one of industry’s main specialisms namely
Womenswear, Menswear, Fashion Textiles or Fashion Promotion and
Communication.

The content of the curriculum reflects current professional practice in womenswear

and menswear design and the complementary areas of fashion textiles and fashion
promotion and communication. Across the three levels of the course, work in the
subject specialisms is supported by a programme of personal and professional
development and contextual studies which allow students to relate their practice to
professional contexts and contemporary culture.

The programme aims to create graduates who have individual identities as creative

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practitioners and are able to locate this individuality within a professionally viable
context. To this end, the programme combines opportunities for students to gain
knowledge and understanding of the fashion industry with project briefs designed to
educe innovation and creativity. The course also provides students with the level of
technical skills appropriate for them to realise their ideas and designs as prototypes.

Upon graduation, students are well prepared to pursue a wide range of careers within
their chosen pathways and related areas such as merchandising, styling, production
and journalism. Students are prepared for a range of career opportunities in the
national or international fashion industry (including self employment) or postgraduate
study. The programme has gained a strong reputation amongst its peers in recent
years and this has been reflected in acclaim in both national and international
competitions and exhibitions. Equally, a high percentage of applicants to prestigious
postgraduate programmes are Ravensbourne graduates. However, the majority of
the course’s alumni choose to enter the profession directly and now hold important
positions within the fashion industry in both the UK and overseas.

The department enjoys close relationships with a range of fashion businesses and
designers, which enriches the curriculum through visiting lecturers, sponsored
projects and experiential learning through industry linked projects and through work
experience placements.

Knowledge and Skills:

The programme at Level 1 is broad-based, and partly diagnostic. It introduces

students to the skills and knowledge of the named fashion pathways – Womenswear,
Menswear, Fashion Textiles and Fashion Promotion and Communication in order that
they can make an informed choice of their specialist pathway in Level 2. It includes
opportunities for students to gain understanding of the career opportunities related to
each specialisation and to begin to map these against their own developing
aspirations and skills. Towards the latter end of the level, students begin to work in
their specialist pathway prior to confirming this selection at the beginning of the
second level.

In Level 2, students specialise in one of the four pathways open to them. Students
continue to develop their personal approach to the subject, whilst learning to place
their work in a realistic, professional context. The year includes the opportunity for an
extended period of work experience, projects set and monitored by the industry that
simulate a realistic professional situation and through vocational case studies.

There are a number of opportunities in Levels 1 and 2 within the curriculum for
students to take part in inter-disciplinary project work (both across pathways and with
other courses). Students will develop understanding of the ways in which
practitioners in complementary fields can work together and develop the transferable
skills required to make such collaborations successful. As students develop their
individual identities as practitioners, they will be encouraged to initiate and progress
partnership activities with fellow students and/or outside agencies, both in Levels 2
and 3.

In Level 3, students develop individual, independent lines of enquiry which build on

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the practical and theoretical elements in the first and second level. They complete a
major independent study leading to a dissertation on a topic related to fashion. They
are also required to complete a final major project which will challenge them to refine
their creative fashion skills in its development and demonstrate the systematic
application of the body of knowledge built up throughout the course in its realisation.

11. Educational Aims of the Programme

The course aims to provide graduates with the knowledge and skills appropriate to a
range of career outcomes in Fashion Design, Fashion Promotion and Textile Design
for Fashion. Students are encouraged to develop their individual creative ability and
support this with the development of a high level of technical skills. In particular, this
programme aims to enable students to develop:

• a range of creative, technical and professional skills relevant to employment in

the fashion industry and related areas;

• an understanding of the key critical, social, cultural, historical and business

concepts, issues and debates relevant to contemporary fashion;

• a comprehensive knowledge of contemporary professional practice and the

creative process in their chosen pathway specialism and an awareness of
current areas of development and innovation;

• the ability to make creative use of and experiment with new and existing
technologies;

• a clear vision of where their creative strengths lie and how this can be utilised
in product development and potential career opportunities;

• skills in research, analysis, problem-solving and critical reflection and the

visual, written and verbal communication skills required of a graduate entrant
to the fashion industry;

• initiative and personal responsibility, experience of collaborative working

methods and the ability to be responsive and adaptable to changing needs,
and the transferable skills and competencies which enable life-long learning.

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12. Intended Learning Outcomes - This programme provides opportunities for
students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, skills, qualities
and other attributes in the following areas:
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
A - Knowledge and Understanding of:
By the end of this programme, students will have
knowledge and understanding of:
1. the design process; investigation, analysis,
synthesis, interpretation, development and
articulation of ideas in Fashion Design, or
Fashion Communication, and/or Textile Design
for Fashion
2. manufacturing processes from one off
specialist items to batch and mass production
3. the human form, movement and posture in
relation to the design of clothing
4. the relevance and importance of the creative
applications of new technology in fashion design
and manufacture
5. the relevance and importance of applications
of new technology in presentations, fashion
promotion and communication
6. a critical understanding of design practice and
theory in the context of history, society,
contemporary global culture, business and an
appreciation of the significance of the work of
other practitioners
7. the designer’s relationship with clients,
markets, users and consumers
8. the synergies which exist in professional
practice and the potential strengths that related
fashion and textile disciplines can add to each
other
9. the structure of the fashion and fashion
related industry and the practitioners role within
it
10. key business processes necessary to
underpin graduate employment in the
fashion/textiles and related creative industries
11. technological change and the continuous
development of knowledge
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Teaching and Learning Methods
Learning and teaching in relation to these
learning outcomes tends to be primarily project
based (see Practical and Professional Skills
below). This is supported by varied learning and
teaching methods which may include as
appropriate: project briefings, studio based
lectures, (staff and student led) group
seminars, technical or practical workshops,
demonstrations, critiques, individual or group
tutorials and self directed study by the
student.
Learning is facilitated by well qualified
permanent teaching staff and by sessional staff
and visiting speakers who are practising
professionals and bring an important industry
perspective to the course. Traditional modes of
delivery may be supported where appropriate by
e-learning and/or resource based learning.
Contextual and theoretical learning are
delivered both as an integral part of the practice
based units and separately in a progressive
series of mandatory cross-College units. This
prevents a theory/practice dichotomy while
ensuring that this aspect of learning is
sufficiently weighted in the curriculum.
Assessment Methods
Knowledge and understanding is primarily
assessed through essays, reports and individual
and group presentations, and through its
application in practical projects in a manner
appropriate to each unit of delivery. Some units
additionally require the submission of rationales,
background research, development materials
and/or evidence of reflection on the project
process.
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SKILLS AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES
B - Practical/Professional Skills – Able To:
By the end of this programme, students will be
able to:
1. demonstrate an understanding of the skills
used by the various branches of fashion design
and how they are articulated
2. select, test and make appropriate use of
processes and materials in the development of
prototypes from design ideas
3. articulate design concepts clearly, concisely
and with accuracy in a variety of ways: oral
presentation and discussion, drawing, collage,
on screen computer presentation, photography,
video, three-dimensional prototypes etc
4. use technology creatively as part of the design
process and as an important tool for
presentation, promotion and communication
5. understand and be able to use relevant new
technology in the manufacturing process at
laboratory prototyping level
6. demonstrate a professional awareness of
work processes in the fashion industry
7. plan and manage projects to ensure deadlines
are met and that solutions reach the standard
required
8. have the ability to estimate time needed to
complete professional projects and cost them
accordingly
9. complete a significant design project proposal
and carry it through to a successful professional
conclusion
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Teaching and Learning Methods
Professional and practical skills are gained
primarily through self-directed project based
learning.
Supported by staff, students work on project
briefs designed to foster creative, technical and
academic skills while progressively introducing
professional contexts and constraints. This
approach is student-centred, encourages deep
learning, builds problem solving ability and
integrates academic with professional learning.
Students learn to take responsibility for their
own learning progressively. Some projects are
intentionally collaborative encouraging team
working and peer learning. This may involve
students from other courses.
Projects are supported by briefings, studio
lectures, workshops, critiques, group
seminars and student self directed study.
Learning is facilitated by permanent teaching
staff and by sessional staff and visiting speakers
who are practising professionals and bring an
important industry perspective to the course.
These methods may be supported where
appropriate by e-learning and/or resource based
learning. The project based approach
culminates in independently negotiated project
work in the final level of the course.
Assessment Methods
Practical and professional skills are assessed
primarily through their application in project work
submitted for summative assessment. Some
units additionally require the submission of
rationales, background research, development
materials and/or evidence of reflection on the
process of development. An individual or group
presentation may form part of the assessment
requirements of some projects.
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C - Intellectual Skills
By the end of the programme students will have
the ability to:
1. generate ideas, concepts, proposals, solutions
or arguments independently and/or
collaboratively in response to set briefs and/or as
self-initiated activity
2. be intellectually curious, analytical and
reflective, capable of carrying out sustained
independent enquiry and develop the skills that
underpin professional development and life-long
learning
3. be entrepreneurial, imaginative, have
divergent thinking skills and think creatively
whilst still satisfying the needs of the
project/client
4. delineate the similarities and differences
between the interrelated disciplines of design,
and form an understanding of their interaction
5. understand that the acquisition of knowledge
is continuous and ongoing professional and
personal development is essential
6. place their own work critically in the context of
business, culture, society, the environment,
ethics, history, and be aware of the impact
politics and economics can have on the
relevance of design
7. recognise the importance of understanding
the needs of clients and consumers without
compromising quality
8. critically assess work with reference to
existing and emerging professional and/or
academic debates
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Teaching and Learning Methods
Intellectual skills are gained primarily through
lectures, seminars, workshops, individual
tutorials and self-directed study but also
through project based learning.
Students are introduced to a variety of research
and analytical methods through the contextual
elements of the course and apply them in an
independent major study and the preparation of
a dissertation in the third level of the course.
Project based learning stimulates analysis,
contextual and visual research, problem
solving, creative thinking and personal
reflection.
Assessment Methods
Students are primarily assessed through a
variety of means including essays,
presentations and a dissertation. Some
elements are assessed through their application
in submitted project materials. This may include
rationales, background research, development
materials and/or evidence of reflection on the
process of development in addition to practical
material.
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D - Transferable Skills – Able To:
1. work independently, setting own aims,
objectives and deadlines to manage learning,
workload and projects, including time, personnel
and resources
2. work effectively and collaboratively with others
in a team from a variety of backgrounds and
disciplines
3. manage information in a range of media,
selecting and using a variety of sources and
technologies to evaluate and record/present
information
4. articulate ideas and information in visual, oral
and written forms, and communicate ideas and
work clearly and appropriately to a variety of
audiences, including technical and non-technical
audiences
5. produce work that is literate, numerate and
coherent, deploying established techniques of
analysis and enquiry
6. identify, define and creatively solve problems,
using appropriate knowledge, tools and
methods, often in complex and unpredictable
situations
7. demonstrate critical awareness and reflection
through evaluating own strengths and
weaknesses, and adapting proposals and plans
accordingly
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Teaching and Learning Methods
Students develop transferable skills primarily
through self-directed project activity, which
progressively introduces professional contexts.
Though most learning takes place during the
projects and through students’ critical and
reflective responses to these, this aspect of
learning is supported by a Personal and
Professional Development unit in each of the
course levels. The first level concentrates on
ensuring that students ‘learn how to learn’. The
second and third levels focus on career planning
and the development of professional
transferable skills to enable the student to make
the transition to employment and/or further
study.
Assessment Methods
Transferable skills are assessed within
appropriate units throughout the course, and in
particular through the submission of Personal
and Professional Development Files. These files
(containing a learning plan, reflective
commentary and evidence-base) are developed
within the Personal and Professional
Development unit and provide evidence of work
and learning carried out across the course. For
instance, evidence of personal development
achieved through research, design development
and realisation; responses to briefs; and
evidence of project management. Students are
also assessed through peer, group and self-
assessment.
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13. Admission Criteria

Students will normally be expected to possess five GCSEs (grade C or above) or

equivalent and also to hold at least one of the following or equivalent:

• Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art and Design;

• National Diploma (in an appropriate subject area);
• Access to Higher Education (in an appropriate subject area);
• 2 A Levels;
• Double AVCE;
• 4 AS Levels;
• GNVQ Advanced.

Applications are positively welcomed from those who may not possess formal entry
qualifications, mature students, those with work experience or with qualifications
other than those listed above.

Students will be expected to attend for interview and submit a portfolio of examples of
work.

Students will be selected according to the criteria set out in the College Procedure
for the Admission of Students and Guidance Notes for Selecting Candidates for
interview.

Additionally, in the case of students applying to the accelerated mode of the course
(which can be completed over two calendar years), students will be required to
demonstrate:

• Maturity of outlook;
• Previous experience of higher education and/or the fashion industry;
• Commitment to completing within the demanding timeframe of the accelerated
mode.

When appropriate the College’s Accreditation of Prior Learning Policy and Procedure
will be used to assess applicants at interview. The key criterion for entry is evidence
of commitment and motivation to study in the subject area.

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14. Assessment Regulations and Principles

In common with all Ravensbourne honours degree courses, this course is subject to
the Academic Regulations for the Awards of BA and BSc.

In summary, in order to complete a unit, a student must successfully complete all the
assessment specified for that unit. In order to progress from level one of the course
to level two or from level two to level three, a student must successfully complete all
the units in that level of the course. In order to achieve the award, a student (having
completed level one and two of the course) must successfully complete all the units
in level three. In certain circumstances, the Examination Board may at its discretion
choose to permit performance in one area to compensate for underachievement in
another subject to the provisions of the Academic Regulations for the Awards of BA
and BSc. However, there is no automatic right to such compensation.

The final degree is classified on the basis of the level three units only. Classification is
determined by the average of the final results achieved in each of the final year units
weighted by their credit size, according to the banding below:

Classification Grade Percentage Banding

First Class Honours A 100 – 70
Upper Second Honours B 60 – 69
Lower Second Class Honours C 50 – 59
Third Class Honours D 40 – 49
Pass E 35 – 39

15. Support for Student Learning

Learning and teaching on the course is supported by permanent teaching staff and
sessional lecturers, all of whom are experts in their fields. Most are professionally
active as practitioners and researchers who bring with them contemporary thinking,
up to date perspectives and practices from the industry and the academic world.

The programme offers students a broad range of subjects within the field of Fashion.
During Level 1 students are introduced to the four pathways available to them for
specialisation in Levels 2 and 3. They are Womenswear, Menswear, Fashion Textiles
and Fashion Promotion and Communication. Nationally this is not a unique offer, but
the interdisciplinary approach to the curriculum and learning and teaching, in which a
significant amount of the projects undertaken are common to all pathways, is unique.
The programme develops the creative and intellectual abilities of the individual and
supports this with a high level of technical skills and an increasing amount of learning
with the use of new digital technology. It is believed that the creative process must
include the realisation of ideas in the form of prototypes and artefacts.

Students on the course will have access to an impressive range of Faculty and
College specialist resources. Amongst those of particular interest to students on this
course are:

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• Fully equipped studio/workshops for garment prototype production;

• Fully equipped workshops and laboratories for textile screen printing, fabric and
yarn dyeing, and finishing;
• Workshop for machine knitting;
• 3 workshops (45 workstations) for 2D, 3D and animation;
• 1 workshop (11 workstations) for audio/video editing;
• 1 workshop (19 workstations) for video/editing;
• Digital TV studio and full production facilities;
• College Wide General Computer Resource (Word Processing, Spreadsheets,
Graphics etc);
• Photography studio;
• Learning Resource Centre (32,000 books, 10,000 hours off-air video recordings,
over 100 separate periodicals, plus an impressive range of electronic resources).

Support for students with learning difficulties and study support needs are in place
through the College Student Support Services.

16. E Learning

In addition to the aspects of the curriculum delivered in the traditional manner through
lectures, workshops and other face to face delivery methods, learning will also be
supported by the developing ‘Moodle’ Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Course
Handbooks, project briefs and other course materials will be stored for retrieval and
access on or off campus. Similarly students are able to apply themselves to on-line
group forums and critiques and tasks at the time and place most suitable to their
personal schedules and commitments.

17. Indicators of Quality and Standards

The course operates within a College quality assurance framework which ensures
that the standards set at validation are maintained and enhanced and the quality of
the student learning experience is good. As part of this framework the course is
subject to the following processes:

• Course Review;
• Mapping against FHEQ and Subject Benchmark Statement during development;
• College Internal Validation;
• External Validation by the University of Sussex;
• External Examiner Reports;
• Annual Course Monitoring;
• Student Feedback;
• Student Representation;
• Peer Observation of Staff;
• Staff Training Programme;
• Industry collaboration: for industrially linked projects, work experience
placements;
• An advisory committee which ensures that the programme is up to date and in

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line with the thinking and direction of the industry and professional world;
• Student Competition/Show Entry.

18. Multidisciplinary Environment

The Fashion programme is structured as four specialist pathways. However, these

share a high percentage of common curricula and the students often work in
interdisciplinary teams and share the same workspace. All programmes at
Ravensbourne are structured to facilitate collaboration across courses and students
on this programme may work with students from: BA (Hons) Product Design; BA
(Hons) Design for Interaction and BA (Hons) Interior Design Environment
Architectures, amongst others. It is believed that working in this multidisciplinary
environment enables and enhances the positive development of transferable and
professional skills.

19. External Contexts

In line with the College’s aim of ensuring the continued vocational relevance of our
academic provision the programme actively collaborates with industry. There is a
strong link between the programme and employers, particularly those companies that
have taken students on work experience placements.

Full reports are written by the placement host and generally the companies believe
that the students are very enthusiastic, knowledgeable and keen to embrace new
skills.

The list of employers for Ravensbourne Fashion students is impressive and

represents a high quality employment profile. In the most recent survey employers
include: Alberta Foretti, Alison Hayes, Gusto Creative, 6876 ltd, Vivienne Westwood,
Eley Kishimoto, Karen Millen, Tesco, Bistro Tech, Brown Thomas, Clement Sabero,
Comme de Garcon, Design Boutique, Dusted Clothing, John Richmond, Karen
Millen, Milena and Miss Selfridge.

A new industrial advisory committee has been set up (inaugural meeting in May
2005) which will further enhance the involvement of the professional world with the
College and its work in Fashion, Fashion Promotion and Communication and Fashion
Textiles.

In Level 2 industry partners benchmark projects, often leading them to ensure that
current professional practice is simulated, and students will have the opportunity to
undertake work experience placements for up to 12 weeks. Links are further
enhanced by lectures and seminars from industry specialists and by study visits to
major exhibitions and international trade fairs.

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20. Unit List BA (Hons) Fashion

Level 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Value
F101 Womenswear 1: Introduction 10
F102 Fashion Textiles 1: Introduction 10
F103 Menswear 1: Introduction 10
F104 Fashion Promotion and Communication 1: 10
Introduction
C101/F105 Design and Communication Media, Theory and 20
Context
F106 Womenswear 2: Innovation 30 *
F107 Fashion Textiles 2: Innovation 30 *
F108 Menswear 2: Innovation 30 *
F109 Fashion Promotion and Communication 2: Innovation 30 *
D101/F110 The Design Elective 10
C102/F111 Contextual Studies Elective 1 10
PPD1/F112 Personal and Professional Development 1 10
Total 120

Level 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Value
F201 Womenswear 3: External Brief 25 *
Fashion Textiles 3: External Brief 25 *
Menswear 3: External Brief 25 *
Fashion Promotion and Communication 3: External 25 *
Brief
C201/F202 Know Your Audience: Society, Culture and Politics 10
F203 Industrial Placement/Project 30
F204 Womenswear 4: Trend Cycle 25 *
Fashion Textiles 4: Trend Cycle 25 *
Menswear 4: Trend Cycle 25 *
Fashion Promotion and Communication 4: Trend 25 *
Cycle
C202/F205 Dissertation Preparation 10
PPD2/F206 Personal and Professional Development 2 10
C203/F207 Contextual Studies Elective 2 10
Total 120
Note: Units marked * are specialist pathway units and students choose one named
route for this Level

Level 3
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Value
F301 Final Major Project: Portfolio 30
F302 Final Major Project: Development 20
F303 Final Major Project: Realisation 40
C301/F304 Dissertation 20
PPD3/F305 Personal and Professional Development 3 10
Total 120

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20a. BA (Hons) Fashion – 2 Year Accelerated Mode Unit Map

Term one Term two Term three

F101 Womenswear 1: Introduction

10 Credits F106 Womenswear 2: Innovation
F107 Fashion Textiles 2: Innovation
F108 Menswear 2: Innovation
F102 Fashion Textiles 1: F109 Fashion Promotion and F203 Industrial Placement/Project
Introduction Communication 2: Innovation 30 Credits
10 Credits 30 Credits
(SPECIALIST PATHWAY UNIT CHOOSE ONE
F103 Menswear 1: Introduction NAMED ROUTE FOR THIS LEVEL)
10 Credits

F104 Fashion Promotion and C102/F111 Contextual Studies

C202/F205 Dissertation Preparation
Communication 1: Introduction Elective 1
10 Credits
10 Credits 10 Credits

C101/F105 Design and Communication Media, Theory and Context D101/F110 The Design Elective
20 Credits 10 Credits

PPD1/F112 Personal and Professional Development 1

10 Credits

BA (Hons) Fashion [2 Year] Level 1/2

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Term one Term two Term three

F201 Womenswear F204 Womenswear

3: External Brief 4: Trend Cycle
Fashion Textiles 3: Fashion Textiles 4: C301/F304 Dissertation
External Brief Trend Cycle 20 Credits
Menswear 3: Menswear 4: Trend
External Brief Cycle
Fashion Promotion Fashion Promotion
and and
Communication 3: Communication 4:
External Brief Trend Cycle
25 Credits 25 Credits F301 Final Major Project: Portfolio
(SPECIALIST PATHWAY (SPECIALIST PATHWAY
30 Credits
UNIT CHOOSE ONE UNIT CHOOSE ONE
NAMED ROUTE FOR NAMED ROUTE FOR
THIS LEVEL) THIS LEVEL)

F303 Final Major Project: Realisation

C201/F202 Know Your Audience: 40 Credits
Society, Culture and Politics
10 Credits

C203/F207 Contextual Studies

F302 Final Major Project: Development
Elective 2
20 Credits
10 Credits

PPD2/F206 Personal and Professional Development 2 PPD3/F305 Personal and Professional Development 3
10 Credits 10 Credits

BA (Hons) Fashion [2 Year] Level 2/3

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20b. BA (Hons) Fashion – 3 Year Full Time Mode Unit Map

Term one Term two Term three

F106 Womenswear 2: Innovation
F101 Womenswear 1: Introduction F107 Fashion Textiles 2: Innovation
10 Credits F104 Fashion
F108 Menswear 2: Innovation
Promotion and
F109 Fashion Promotion and Communication 2:
Communication
Innovation
F102 Fashion Textiles 1: 1: Introduction
30 Credits
Introduction 10 Credits
(SPECIALIST PATHWAY UNIT CHOOSE ONE NAMED ROUTE FOR
10 Credits THIS LEVEL)

C102/F111 Contextual Studies

F103 Menswear 1: Introduction
Elective 1
10 Credits
10 Credits

C101/F105 Design and Communication Media, Theory and Context D101/F110 The Design Elective
20 Credits 10 Credits

PPD1/F112 Personal and Professional Development 1

10 Credits

BA (Hons) Fashion [3 Year] Level 1

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Term one Term two Term three

F201 Womenswear 3: External Brief F204 Womenswear 4: Trend Cycle

Fashion Textiles 3: External Brief
Menswear 3: External Brief
Fashion Promotion and
Communication 3: External Brief
25 Credits
(SPECIALIST PATHWAY UNIT CHOOSE ONE
NAMED ROUTE FOR THIS LEVEL)
F203 Industrial Placement/Project
30 Credits
Fashion Textiles 4: Trend Cycle
Menswear 4: Trend Cycle
Fashion Promotion and
Communication 4: Trend Cycle
25 Credits
(SPECIALIST PATHWAY UNIT CHOOSE ONE
NAMED ROUTE FOR THIS)

C201/F202 Know Your Audience: C203/F207 Contextual Studies

C202/F205 Dissertation Preparation
Society, Culture and Politics Elective 2
10 Credits
10 Credits 10 Credits

PPD2/F206 Personal and Professional Development 2

10 Credits

BA (Hons) Fashion [3 Year] Level 2

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Term one Term two Term three

F301 Final Major Project: Portfolio

30 Credits

F302 Final Major Project: Development

20 Credits

C301/F304 Dissertation
20 Credits
F303 Final Major Project: Realisation
40 Credits

PPD3/F305 Personal and Professional Development 3

10 Credits

BA (Hons) Fashion [3 Year] Level 3

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21. Outcome Map A = Knowledge and Understanding D = Transferable Skills

B = Practical/Professional Skills X = Assessed and Delivered
C = Intellectual Skills d = Delivered
A A A A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B B B
Unit
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
F301 Final Major Project: Portfolio X X X X X X X X X
F302 Final Major Project: Development X X X X X X X X X
F303 Final Major Project: Realisation X X X X X X X X X
C301/F304 Dissertation X X X X
PPD3/F305 Professional and Personal Development 3 X X X X
Womenswear 3: External Brief X X d X X d X X X d X X X
Fashion Textiles 3: External Brief X X d X X d X X X d X X X
F201
Menswear 3: External Brief X X d X X d X X X d X X X
Fashion Promotion and Communication 3: External X X X d X X X X X X
Brief
C201/F202 Know Your Audience: Society, Culture and Politics X X X
F203 Industrial Placement/Project X X X X X X
Womenswear 4: Trend Cycle X d d d X X X X X X
Fashion Textiles 4: Trend Cycle X d d d X X X X X X
F204
Menswear 4: Trend Cycle X d d d X X X X X X X
Fashion Promotion and Communication 4: Trend X X d d X X X X X X X
Cycle
C202/F205 Dissertation Preparation X X X X
PPD2/F206 Personal and Professional Development 2 X X X X X X X
C203/F207 Contextual Studies Elective 2 X X
F101 Womenswear 1: Introduction d X d X d X d X d X X
F102 Fashion Textiles 1: Introduction d X X d X d X d X X
F103 Menswear 1: Introduction d X d X d X d X d X X
Fashion Promotion and Communication 1: d X X d X d X X X
F104
Introduction
Design and Communication Media, Theory and X X X
C101/F105
Context

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A A A A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B B B
Unit
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
F106 Womenswear 2: Innovation X X d X X X X X X
F107 Fashion Textiles 2: Innovation X X d X X X X X X
F108 Menswear 2: Innovation X X d X X X X X X
Fashion Promotion and Communication 2: X d X X X X X
F109
Innovation
D101/F110 The Design Elective X X X
C102/F111 Contextual Studies Elective 1 X
PPD1/F112 Personal and Professional Development 1 X

C C C C C C C C D D D D D D D
Unit
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
F301 Final Major Project: Portfolio X X X X d X X X X X X X X
F302 Final Major Project: Development X X X d X X X X X X X
F303 Final Major Project: Realisation X X X X X X X X X X X
C301/F304 Dissertation X X X X X X X
PPD3/F305 Professional and Personal Development 3 X d X X d X d X X
Womenswear 3: External Brief X d X d X d X X
Fashion Textiles 3: External Brief X d X d X d X X
F201
Menswear 3: External Brief X d X d X d X X
Fashion Promotion and Communication 3: X d X d X d X X
External Brief
C201/F202 Know Your Audience: Society, Culture and Politics X d d X d d X X
F203 Industrial Placement/Project X d X X X X
Womenswear 4: Trend Cycle X X X X d X X X X
Fashion Textiles 4: Trend Cycle X X X X d X X X X
F204
Menswear 4: Trend Cycle X X X X d X X X X
Fashion Promotion and Communication 4: Trend X X X X d X X X X
Cycle
C202/F205 Dissertation Preparation X X X X X X
PPD2/F206 Personal and Professional Development 2 X X d d X X

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C C C C C C C C D D D D D D D
Unit
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
C203/F207 Contextual Studies Elective 2 d d d X d
F101 Womenswear 1: Introduction X d d
F102 Fashion Textiles 1: Introduction X d d
F103 Menswear 1: Introduction X d d
Fashion Promotion and Communication 1: X d d d
F104
Introduction
Design and Communication Media, Theory and X X X
C101/F105
Context
F106 Womenswear 2: Innovation X X d X X
F107 Fashion Textiles 2: Innovation X X d X X d
F108 Menswear 2: Innovation X X d X X d
Fashion Promotion and Communication 2: X X d X X d
F109
Innovation
D101/F110 The Design Elective X X X X X d X d
C102/F111 Contextual Studies Elective 1 d d d d
PPD1/F112 Personal and Professional Development 1 X X X X X X

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A - Knowledge and Understanding
1. the design process; investigation, analysis, synthesis, interpretation,
development and articulation of ideas in Fashion Design, or Fashion
Communication, and/or Textile Design for Fashion
2. manufacturing processes from one off specialist items to batch and
mass production
3. the human form, movement and posture in relation to the design of
clothing
4. the relevance and importance of the creative applications of new
technology in fashion design and manufacture
5. the relevance and importance of applications of new technology in
presentations, fashion promotion and communication
6. a critical understanding of design practice and theory in the context of
history, society, contemporary global culture, business and an
appreciation of the significance of the work of other practitioners
7. the designer’s relationship with clients, markets, users and consumers
8. the synergies which exist in professional practice and the potential
strengths that related fashion and textile disciplines can add to each
other
9. the structure of the fashion and fashion related industry and the
practitioners role within it
10. key business processes necessary to underpin graduate employment in
the fashion/textiles and related creative industries
11. technological change and the continuous development of knowledge
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B - Practical/Professional Skills
1. demonstrate an understanding of the skills used by the various
branches of fashion design and how they are articulated
2. select, test and make appropriate use of processes and materials in
the development of prototypes from design ideas
3. articulate design concepts clearly, concisely and with accuracy in a
variety of ways: oral presentation and discussion, drawing, collage, on
screen computer presentation, photography, video, three-dimensional
prototypes etc
4. use technology creatively as part of the design process and as an
important tool for presentation, promotion and communication
5. understand and be able to use relevant new technology in the
manufacturing process at laboratory prototyping level
6. demonstrate a professional awareness of work processes in the
fashion industry
7. plan and manage projects to ensure deadlines are met and that
solutions reach the standard required
8. have the ability to estimate time needed to complete professional
projects and cost them accordingly
9. complete a significant design project proposal and carry it through to
a successful professional conclusion
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C - Intellectual Skills
1. generate ideas, concepts, proposals, solutions or arguments
independently and/or collaboratively in response to set briefs and/or as
self-initiated activity
2. be intellectually curious, analytical and reflective, capable of carrying
out sustained independent enquiry and develop the skills that underpin
professional development and life-long learning
3. be entrepreneurial, imaginative, have divergent thinking skills and think
creatively whilst still satisfying the needs of the project/client
4. delineate the similarities and differences between the interrelated
disciplines of design, and form an understanding of their interaction
5. understand that the acquisition of knowledge is continuous and ongoing
professional and personal development is essential
6. place their own work critically in the context of business, culture,
society, the environment, ethics, history, and be aware of the impact
politics and economics can have on the relevance of design
7. recognise the importance of understanding the needs of clients and
consumers without compromising quality
8. critically assess work with reference to existing and emerging
professional and/or academic debates
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D - Transferable Skills
1. work independently, setting own aims, objectives and deadlines to
manage learning, workload and projects, including time, personnel
and resources
2. work effectively and collaboratively with others in a team from a
variety of backgrounds and disciplines
3. manage information in a range of media, selecting and using a variety
of sources and technologies to evaluate and record/present
information
4. articulate ideas and information in visual, oral and written forms, and
communicate ideas and work clearly and appropriately to a variety of
audiences, including technical and non-technical audiences
5. produce work that is literate, numerate and coherent, deploying
established techniques of analysis and enquiry
6. identify, define and creatively solve problems, using appropriate
knowledge, tools and methods, often in complex and unpredictable
situations
7. demonstrate critical awareness and reflection through evaluating own
strengths and weaknesses, and adapting proposals and plans
accordingly
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Please note, this specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the
learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she
takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information on the learning
outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each unit can be found in the Course
Handbook, Unit Descriptors and Project Briefs. The accuracy of the information contained in this document is
reviewed by the College and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.

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