5B004B - Runway to Change 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 5B004B | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Runway to Change | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Fashion, Marketing and Photography | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Fashion | ||
| Module Leader: | Philip Harfield | ||
| Module Team: | Sally Phillips, Emma Jones, Jennifer Whitney, Sofia Christidi, Lee Thomas, Torunn Kjolberg, Fiona Howells, Joanne Terrar Young, Steven Wright, Susan James | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 30 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100075 - marketing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
The main aims of the module are:
To develop students’ strategic problem-solving abilities, particularly in terms of applying knowledge they have developed in previous modules to a larger strategic goal.
To raise students’ awareness of the larger challenges facing society the impact of these on the professions they will be entering.
To foster students’ ability to communicate and collaborate across disciplinary boundaries.
Content Summary
Taught across multiple undergraduate programs, this module aims to develop students’ graduate attributes in an interdisciplinary context. The module is deliberately broad in nature and is designed to enable students to articulate their transferable skill set.
Students will be presented with a strategic challenge in line with one of the USW Accelerators. Students will then work in interdisciplinary teams to develop a solution to the challenge set, presenting their solution as a project-based outcome.
The specific challenge set and accelerator will change on a yearly basis, allowing the module to retain currency.
Through completing this challenge, students will develop their ability to problem-solve and collaborate across disciplinary boundaries.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes & Workshops | 54 |
| Formative Assessment | 2 |
| Guided Study | 184 |
| Summative Assessment | 60 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Apply disciplinary knowledge and understanding to address a larger societal challenge. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate an ability to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries to present possible solutions to societal challenges |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Student Choice | The project outcome can be structured in a range of formats the student group chooses, including (but not limited to) long form text, film, creative outputs, media production, etc. Allowing students choice in assessment is inclusive by design, and using a group-based assessment allows students to evidence their collaboration and teamwork. The final submission will include the following: Group project management plan, which may include outlines of group work processes, meeting minutes, actions and review, along with clear analysis of the problem and suggested solutions. Visual output for presentation negotiated by the cohort. | 0 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Student Choice | ✔ | ✔ | |