FA2S34 - Historical Costume for Screen 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | FA2S34 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Historical Costume for Screen | ||
| 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, Callan Matthews | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2020 | Final Year of Intake: | 2025 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| 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 provide the student with the opportunity to take a more personal and individual approach to a project.
2.To provide the student with the opportunity to undertake independent research linked to historical dress for film. This is to be undertaken in great detail enabling the student to select and develop their own project.
3.To present students with the opportunity to apply the research and technical skills acquired to date. It also offers the opportunity to demonstrate their creative ability to the full, whilst working to costume for screen standards.
Content Summary
Students will undertake personal research and select a costume design from a well-known Screen/Television designer. The film choice must be set within the periods 1600-1910. For example a student may choose Marie Antoinette -1750.
The costume design selected must be of an historical angle.
It must also be specified that the original costume design or original art work must be presented and agreed in order for the student to interpret.
They will then carry out an independent enquiry into the cut and construction of the costume design, from the skin up, as appropriate to their individual project.
Students will develop, plan and realise the costumes working to a set budget which will be agreed at the beginning of the module.
A field trip to a museum or exhibition will be arranged to start the research into the silhouette, cut and construction of the costume for this module.
This field trip will present students with the opportunity to collect research in preparation of the pattern cutting process.
Throughout this module students will be able to build on technical skills acquired to date. It also offers the opportunity to demonstrate their creative ability to the full. They will be encouraged to explore new techniques and processes to broaden their individual skillset.
The costume will be cut, constructed and fitted to a performer/model. Fabric research will be carried out and the final selection should demonstrate creativity of interpretation and quality of skill. Accuracy of manufacture through the production of the chosen costume will be considered throughout the process.
Upon completion of the module students will be expected to present their work in front of an industry panel. This will form the main part of the oral presentation element. All costumes will then be professionally photographed and included in their portfolio.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 |
| Tutorial | 3 |
| Project supervision | 9 |
| Demonstration | 5 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 10 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 20 |
| Independent Study | 52 |
| Directed Study | 96 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 4 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Utilise a wide variety of information primary and secondary sources and research to interpret a costume design. |
| LO2 | Apply increasingly advanced knowledge and practical skills to select appropriate and progressively complex techniques and processes when constructing a costume. |
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 from the skin up | 0 | N/A | 90 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | Oral presentation with Q & A from an industry panel | 5 | N/A | 10 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Project Output 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |