6B021B - The Collection: Fashion Stories 01 Sep 2027 - 31 Aug 2033 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 6B021B | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | The Collection: Fashion Stories | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Fashion, Marketing and Photography | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Fashion | ||
| Module Leader: | Torunn Kjolberg | ||
| Module Team: | Fiona Howells, Joanne Terrar Young, Susan James, Jayne Barne, Sally Phillips, Emma Jones, Jennifer Whitney | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2027 | Final Year of Intake: | 2032 |
| 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 | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2027 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2033 |
Module Aims
Enable students to develop an industry connected, research-informed fashion design project that articulates a clear creative position, ethical standpoint and design intent.
Support students to critically interrogate social, cultural, environmental and commercial contexts relevant to their chosen area of practice.
Foster creative autonomy and collaboration, preparing students to transition from guided study to industry.
Content Summary
As the first module in the final year, The Collection: Fashion Stories forms the basis of a final year, each module is distinct but is connected through concept, technique, partner or industry sector. This module enables students to define and develop an independent fashion design project grounded in rigorous research, critical enquiry and fully embedded with industry.
Students will identify a collaborative partner that reflects their interests, values and career aspirations, exploring relevant social, cultural, ethical and commercial contexts. Partnerships could range from industry bodies, community groups, established business or entrepreneurial collaborations with a defined market. Research is embedded within practice, challenging students to interrogate fashion as a system and position their work in relation to contemporary challenges such as sustainability, inclusivity and responsible production.
Through iterative design development, students will articulate a clear creative direction and design intent, supported by visual research, experimentation and reflective analysis to responded to an industry need co-designed by their chosen partner. The module emphasises autonomy, critical decision-making and originality, preparing students to operate as independent designers capable of initiating, framing and justifying their own creative propositions.
This module supports the transition from guided learning to professional-level practice, laying the groundwork for realisation, industry engagement and future career pathways.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and Workshops | 25 |
| Problem/Challenge Based Learning | 30 |
| Formative Assessment | 1 |
| Guided Study | 184 |
| Total Hours Selected | 240 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically investigate and synthesise research to define a coherent fashion design concept. |
| LO2 | Design a fashion outcome that demonstrates innovative market awareness. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Student Choice | Online, Individual | 0 | 9000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Student Choice | ✔ | ✔ | |