FdA fashion and textile design skills 2015-2017 course handbook

Student Handbook 2015 / 2017 FdA Fashion and Textiles Design Skills City of Bath College Contents Introduction and module information...........................................................................3 Assessment.................................................................................................................5 Career opportunities ...................................................................................................5 Personal development planning..................................................................................7 Project work ................................................................................................................7 Added value................................................................................................................7 Who will support you?.................................................................................................9 How we support you ...................................................................................................9 Programme aims and learning outcomes.................................................................10 What will I learn?.........................................................................................................9 Cognitive, key & transferrable skills..........................................................................11 Module structure & quality assurance.......................................................................17 Submission and marking of work..............................................................................43 Grading scales..........................................................................................................43 How to cite references: the Harvard system............................................................47 Unfair practice...........................................................................................................56 Quick referencing guide............................................................................................60 Course management - staff ......................................................................................64 Appendix - work placement guide ……………………………………………………………65 2 Introduction and module information FdA Fashion and Textiles Design Skills Awarding Institution: Bath Spa University Teaching Institution: City of Bath College Why study for a Foundation Degree in Fashion & Textiles? What is a Foundation Degree? A Foundation Degree is a 2-year degree programme that gives students the learning and workplace experience to help kick-start of further their career within the fashion industry. They are not just vocational qualification, a Foundation Degree (FdA or FdSc) blends academic study and practical experience, so graduates are prepared for working world, or progression on to a BA or BSc programme. At Bath Spa University Foundation Degrees are developed closely with the industry in order to find out exactly what skills are needed. That way, students are learning things that employers will love to see. Also, students work on numbers of “live” projects throughout their course so they are working to industry standards and getting valuable work experience too. How does it compare to BA (Hons) degree? Foundation Degrees are generally comparable to the first two years of an Honours degree. The QCA (National Qualification Framework) puts Foundation Degrees at level 5 an intermediate Higher Education qualification. Honours degrees are level 6. What career opportunities are open to me if I study Fashion & Textiles? Successful completion of the course will qualify you to exploit a range of fashion and textiles related careers. It is envisaged that a number of students will leave the course at this same exit point to undertake employment opportunities introduced during the programme. 3 If you’re interested in and enjoy. . . Fashion and textiles in equal measure. The course provides the opportunity to follow your chosen path within the fashion and textile industry. What will I study? The course aims to train students primarily through experience of practice in designing and making, giving a sound practical skills base. Throughout the course you will be given a wide range of skills and experiences, both technical and creative, supported by an understanding of cultural, social and business skills. Which modules will I study? In Year 1 you are introduced to technical and design processes in fashion and textile including: drawing, visual research, digital media, fashion illustration, fashion design skills, pattern cutting, sewing/construction skills, stand modelling, knit, embroidery/fabric manipulation, print, plus historical and cultural understanding of fashion and textiles. There are also opportunities for study visits in the UK and overseas and a visiting lecturer series. In Year 2 the emphasis is to develop creatively and professionally, working more as independent learners. Further fashion and textiles (both CAD and CAM) fashion illustration, flats and specs, sewing/construction skills, pattern cutting. The practise based work is supported by historical and critical studies and professional practise. This year also provides opportunities for live industry projects. You will create a portfolio of work and create a final collection either as a fashion collection with textiles or a textiles collection for fashion. The final collection will be displayed as a static exhibition. A full breakdown of module information can be found later in this handbook. During the vacation period you will undertake a work placement in the fashion and textiles industry. 4 Progression On successful completion of your Foundation Degree, the course is designed to allow students who successfully complete HE Level 5 to articulate to Honours Degree studies at HE Level 6 in this, or another, University. At Bath Spa University the process of articulation is governed by a procedure involving applications to a designated subject pathway. To progress to HE Level 6, students must pass the Foundation Degree, submit (and have validated) a clear proposal of final study in Historical and Critical Studies, and be successful in the interview. By application only (subject to interview), articulation honours degree or Exit. Assessment Students are assessed by a combination of continuous assessment (coursework) and an end of module examination. Assessment methods include: • Coursework • Portfolios of creative and practical work • Written assignments • Seminar presentations • Workshop Tasks • Creative Project • Seminar Papers Career opportunities What career opportunities are open for me if I study? Professional practise and entrepreneurial skills are embedded within the course to help you prepare for your future career. There is also the opportunity to design fabrics for exhibition at the international trade fair, Indigo, which is held each February in Paris. This course offers students a broad career route, which includes in-house designer, freelance fashion designer for fashion, embroiderer, pattern cutter, manufacturing/production assistant, quality control assistant, buying and merchandising. 5 ... - tailieumienphi.vn