FA2S60 - Fashion Industry Experience 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | FA2S60 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Fashion Industry Experience | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Fashion, Marketing and Photography | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Fashion Marketing and Photography | ||
| Module Leader: | Emma Jones | ||
| Module Team: | Fiona Howells, Gwyneth Moore, Torunn Kjolberg, Jennifer Whitney, Sian Harris, Bronwen Rickard, Megan Jones, Sally Phillips, Steven Wright | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100054 - fashion | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
To enable learners to engage in a professional work environment
To enhance their ability to appraise their performance in preparation for graduate employment
Build confidence and ambition in view of undertaking the sandwich year or post-graduate employment
Content Summary
This module focuses upon developing graduate attributes and wider skillsets for careers within the fashion industry.?
Students are supported to contact companies to arrange employment experience, this module is developed and delivered in collaboration with USW Careers.?
Students will also work on developing confidence and resilience in relation to the professional environment through reflection and action planning for their careers.?
This module is designed to enable students?to define potential future roles for themselves for work over the sandwich year or post-graduation.?
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 8 |
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 8 |
| Tutorials | 1 |
| Project Supervision | 1 |
| External Visits (Including Fieldtrips) | 2 |
| Work-Based Learning | 70 |
| Independent Study | 30 |
| Directed Study (Including Online Independent Learning) | 80 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evidence professional skills through direct workplace experience. |
| LO2 | Critically evaluate own workplace practice reflecting upon own learning needs within this context, in relation to future career aspirations. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | A portfolio of work designed to communicate the range of skills for potential entry into the creative industries. This would typically consist of a CV, Cover letter, preparatory work and portfolio project. | 0 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | Work Placement 1 | Work Placement or Relevant Work Experience (RWE) which reflects activities undertaken in the industry environment. (This would typically take place within the industry or via a life brief or other negotiated project.) | 70 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Work Placement 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |