Curriculum Information

Brand Remix - is a cross-disciplinary module that brings together students from across the subject areas of Fashion Marketing and Photography to experience the energy, challenge, and creativity of working in teams underpinned by industry skills in preparation for employment. 

Set within a Welsh context and shaped by a USW accelerator that will change depending on the partner brief, the module introduces students to collaborative project work, problem framing, and creative development through a structured design-thinking process. These skills will form the foundation stones of future collaborative modules and projects. 

This module aims to immerse students in the creative process of branding, emphasizing active collaboration, research, digital transformation, and innovation. Students will develop essential skills in brand development, design thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork, preparing them for the futures in the ever-evolving industry. 

Working in diverse teams, students experiment with ideation, rapid prototyping, and reflective practice while learning how to navigate team dynamics, communication styles, and shared decision-making. The module emphasises soft-skill development—active listening, negotiation, compromise, and constructive feedback—while highlighting the importance of creative resilience and adaptability within contemporary industries.  
 

As an early foundation within the course, Brand Remix helps students build confidence, understand the value of multiple perspectives, and appreciate the professional expectations of creative work. By the end of the module, students will have produced a collaborative creative response to an industry brief, gaining essential experience in teamwork, innovation methods, and the practical realities of creative project delivery in a global context.