6B024B - The Launch 01 Sep 2027 - 31 Aug 2033 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 6B024B | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | The Launch | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Fashion, Marketing and Photography | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Fashion | ||
| Module Leader: | Fiona Howells | ||
| Module Team: | Torunn Kjolberg, 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: | 100075 - marketing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2027 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2033 |
Module Aims
Enable students to articulate a coherent professional identity grounded in their design practice, values and career aspirations.
Support students to develop industry-facing communication materials appropriate to their chosen pathway.
Encourage strategic reflection on career planning, wellbeing and lifelong professional development.
Content Summary
Welcome to the launch of your career! This module launches students into the industry by consolidating, curating and communicating their final-year work through the development of a professional entry project aligned to their individual ambitions and chosen career pathways. Drawing on experiences from both self-initiated and externally framed challenges, students will consider how their design practice, values and working methods align with potential career pathways.
Students will present and communicate their work through appropriate formats, which may include physical or digital portfolios, presentations, events, exhibitions, interviews, online platforms or other professional outputs relevant to their intended futures. Emphasis is placed on clarity of communication, visual storytelling and the ability to articulate design intent, process and impact to defined audiences.
Alongside practical career preparation, students will engage in critical reflection on professional development, wellbeing and resilience, recognising the realities of contemporary fashion careers. Professional Futures supports students in moving from student to graduate designer, equipped to navigate the industry with confidence, adaptability and a clear sense of direction.
The module encourages students to critically evaluate how their challenge-based projects demonstrate transferable skills such as problem-solving, collaboration, adaptability and ethical awareness. Alongside portfolio development, students will explore professional contexts, networking strategies and career planning, recognising the diverse and evolving nature of fashion careers.
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 | Evidence a strategic approach to career planning. |
| LO2 | Critically examine entry to industry through professional skills in networking, portfolio, branding and interviews |
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 | ✔ | ✔ | |