FA1D02 - Costume Realisation 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | FA1D02 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Costume Realisation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Fashion, Marketing and Photography | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Fashion Marketing and Photography | ||
| Module Leader: | Emma Embling | ||
| Module Team: | Caroline Thomas, Steven Wright | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2020 | Final Year of Intake: | 2025 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100055 - fashion design | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
1. To introduce the student to costume within its historical, social and cultural context.
2. To introduce the student to the relationship between theory and practise within the world of costume.
3. To provide the student with the opportunity to communicate character through costume interpretation and realisation working to professional standards.
4. To develop study and research skills in communication, presentation and evaluation skills, in oral and written form.
Content Summary
During this module students will be introduced to the world of costume within a historical and cultural context. Through investigation into a specific historical period, the student will develop research skills culminating in an inquiry that will be presented in written, oral and practical form.
Working from a costume design students will cut and construct a costume from a basic set of measurements. Building on their existing skill base they will further develop skills to communicate character through pattern cutting and construction skills.
Students will learn how to research and interpret a costume design, and then incorporate this research into the entire costume. They will pattern cut and construct a costume for a performer/model. This module will simulate a theatre production and will end with a professional photoshoot. Students will learn vital time management skills by working to a set deadline, the photoshoot. Mini deadlines will also be set throughout so that students can manage their time throughout, as well building up essential speed when constructing a costume, essential for the industry in which they will eventually enter.
Alongside this students will further develop important fitting room etiquette skills which include how to measure performers/models. At the end of the module students will be expected to present their costumes in the form of an oral presentation.
Upon completion all work will be photographed and included in the students portfolio.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 |
| Tutorial | 8 |
| Project supervision | 20 |
| Demonstration | 10 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 40 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 4 |
| Independent Study | 200 |
| Directed Study | 100 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 4 |
| Groupwork | 4 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evidence knowledge of basic cut and construction principles through the application of relevant research to a given task. |
| LO2 | Evidence basic technical skills to accurately construct a costume from an original pattern. |
| LO3 | Communicate the knowledge and application of these principles via essays, oral presentation and other forms of work. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project Output 1 | A complete costume | 0 | N/A | 80 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Character breakdown/design analysis | 0 | 1600 | 20 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Project Output 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |