6B004B - Style Your Success: Portfolio & Networking Essentials 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 6B004B | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Style Your Success: Portfolio & Networking Essentials | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Fashion, Marketing and Photography | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Fashion | ||
| Module Leader: | Emma Jones | ||
| Module Team: | Sally Phillips, Jennifer Whitney | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 30 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100054 - fashion | ||
| 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:
Empower students to confidently transition into professional practice.
Foster autonomy and digital fluency enabling students to take ownership of their professional identity.
Build confidence in professional communication and networking by developing interview techniques, presentation skills, and strategies for engaging with industry professionals and peers.
Content Summary
Aligning with USW graduate attributes, this final-year module adopts a challenge-based learning approach, empowering students to solve real-world career challenges through active engagement and reflection.
Emphasizing autonomy, learners take ownership of their professional identity by developing portfolios, job application packs, and personal branding strategies. Digital skills are embedded through LinkedIn optimization, social media presence, and online networking.
By integrating interview techniques, networking strategies, and industry consultations, the module equips graduates with confidence, adaptability, and entrepreneurial thinking—preparing them for diverse career pathways in fashion and marketing, including employment, enterprise, and postgraduate study.
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 | Evidence a strategic approach to career planning. |
| LO2 | Strategically collaborate with employers and wider industry to inform professional success. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Creative Portfolio | This outcome empowers students to take ownership of their professional development by engaging in challenge-based tasks that mirror real industry scenarios | 0 | 9000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Creative Portfolio | ✔ | ✔ | |