FA2S44 - Fashion Cultures 2 – Fashion and Society 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | FA2S44 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Fashion Cultures 2 – Fashion and Society | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Fashion, Marketing and Photography | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Fashion Marketing and Photography | ||
| Module Leader: | Torunn Kjolberg | ||
| Module Team: | Joanne Terrar Young, Steven Wright, Fiona Howells, Jayne Barne | ||
| 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: | |||
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Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
1. To facilitate critical exploration of social, cultural and technological interpretations of fashion.
2. To encourage debate of the complex relationship between ‘fashion’ and culture.
3. To foster the development of academic research and communication skills.
Content Summary
This module will introduce students to a range of interpretations of fashion, exploring a variety of social, cultural, and technological viewpoints.
Alongside this, students will develop and hone academic skills needed to research, critically explore and evaluate a range of material that will reciprocally enhance both their wider design practice and other modules.
These will be explored through interactive learning environments (thematic lectures and workshops), complemented by both directed and independent study.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 |
| Seminar | 14 |
| Tutorial | 1 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 10 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 64 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 1 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Research and analyse fashion within relevant social, cultural and technological contexts. |
| LO2 | Communicate an informed critical position through academic assignments. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | Research proposal | 0 | 2500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Academic Essay | 0 | 2500 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |