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PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION

PART 1: COURSE SUMMARY INFORMATION

Course summary

Final award BA (Hons) Textiles with Business Studies

Intermediate award BA Textiles with Business Studies DipHE Textiles with Business Studies CertHE Textiles with Business Studies

Course status Validated

Awarding body University of Brighton

School School of Art

Location of study/ campus Grand Parade/City Campus

Partner institution(s)

Name of institution Host department Course status

1. N/A SELECT

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Admissions

Admissions agency UCAS

Entry requirements Include any progression opportunities into the course.

Check the University’s website for current entry requirements.

A-levels or BTEC Entry requirements are in the range of A-level BBB–CCC (120–96 UCAS Tariff points), or BTEC Extended Diploma DDM–MMM. Our conditional offers typically fall within this range. We are looking for highly motivated and creative students. We will consider you on an individual basis. Your portfolio is the most important and mandatory part of your application. If your predicted or actual grades fall below the range below but you can evidence your thinking, ideas and abilities through a high-quality portfolio we will still consider your application.

Art foundation diploma Pass. A foundation diploma is not a requirement for entry – it is just one of a range of qualifications that is accepted for admission to this course.

International Baccalaureate 32 points.

Access to HE diploma Pass with 60 credits overall. Art and design courses preferred. At least 45 credits at level 3, and 30 credits must be at merit or above.

GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4) At least English language and maths.

Foundation degree/HND/degree May enable you to start the course in year 2 or later depending on the qualification you hold and the level of your creative and practical experience.

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Studied before or got relevant experience? A qualification, HE credits or relevant experience may count towards your course at Brighton, and could mean that you do not have to take some elements of the course or can start in year 2 or 3.

For non-native speakers of English IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and at least 5.5 in the other elements.

Selection Process:

Interview and Portfolio Review

All applicants must be interviewed and portfolio reviewed prior to any offer being made, no offer is made on qualifications alone.

Following receipt of the application form, applicants who meet the minimum requirements above will be invited to attend an interview and portfolio review as part of the selection process.

Detailed advice on the interview and portfolio review procedure will be provided with the invitation to interview. Through the application and selection process applicants must demonstrate the potential to benefit from the programme of study and for successful completion, which should be evidenced through a combination of qualifications gained, a portfolio of work and the interview.

We will be looking for

A good understanding of drawing, painting, composition, pattern, proportion, texture and colour

An experimental and enquiring approach to different materials and media

Visual research including several sketchbooks showing development of ideas through investigative drawing and experimentation

Evidence of experimental work in 2D and 3D

The ability to create innovatively

An awareness of textile design within a fashion/textile context

A real passion and drive to study and succeed in Art and Design

Start date (mmm-yy) Normally September

September 2019

Mode of study

Mode of study Duration of study (standard) Maximum registration period

Full-time Select 3 years Select 8 years

Part-time Select Select

Sandwich Select 4 years Select 8 years

Distance Select Select

Course codes/categories

UCAS code W2NC/W2ND

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Contacts

Course Leader (or Course Development Leader)

Sarah Elwick

Admissions Tutor Teresa Georgallis

Examination and Assessment

External Examiner(s)

Name Place of work Date tenure expires

Ms Sarah Dallas Royal College of Art

01/09/21

Examination Board(s) (AEB/CEB)

Course Examination Board for the Academic Programme in Fashion & Textiles

Approval and review

Approval date Review date

Validation April 20161 January 20182

Programme Specification January 20183 January 20194

Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body 1 (if applicable):

N/A5 6



1 Date of original validation. 2 Date of most recent periodic review (normally academic year of validation + 5 years). 3 Month and year this version of the programme specification was approved (normally September). 4 Date programme specification will be reviewed (normally approval date + 1 year). If programme specification is applicable to a particular cohort, please state here. 5 Date of original approval by the Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Body (PSRB) 6 Date of most recent review by accrediting/ approving external body.

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PART 2: COURSE DETAILS

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Aims

The aims of the course are:

The course is underpinned by the following values:

· To positively engage in transforming lives within a connected and vibrant learning community

· To enable students to engage in socially purposeful knowledge, education and research · To invest in talent to create an environment of learning, discovery and practice

· To globally connect and encourage lifelong individuality and critical thinking

The BA (Hons) Textiles with Business Studies course is industry orientated. It aims to graduate highly motivated innovators in textile design or the textile-related industries, equipped for the professional

design and production of textiles (in knit, print or weave), through studio and workshop practice. The course focuses on textile design for fashion.

BA (Hons) Textiles with Business Studies provides a framework for accumulative learning from a broad educational base of Level 4 to subject mastery at Level 6, through an undergraduate route to BA (Hons) final award. The aims of that framework are to enable students to:

Apply knowledge and skills appropriate for contemporary textile designers to foster scholarship and challenge precedent in order to advance the textiles specialism within an industrial and/or academic context;

Develop design and critical analysis strategies and use appropriate skills, materials, processes and techniques to conceive, design and produce a range of textile designs/products that demonstrate increasingly sophisticated creative capability and experimentation;

Generate knowledge and understanding of the ethical, social, historical, cultural and environmental issues that impact upon the contemporary textile/fashion industries worldwide;

Develop knowledge and the ability to design textiles in response to specific conceptual ideas, market-led projects or given contexts;

Cultivate critical understanding and awareness of the historical, contemporary, social and cultural contexts and means of production for textiles ;

Demonstrate business, entrepreneurial, professional skills and a knowledge of the international textile industry and the nature of design careers in a highly competitive market;

Develop written, visual and practical design skills underpinned by research, communication, collaborative and independent learning skills appropriate to contemporary textile design;

Evolve a refined personal visual and critical language, which confidently and clearly defines

creative intentions and textile design proposals through a range of communicative means and in an engaging and professional way;

Develop an understanding of the significance of the contemporary digital environment and to establish appropriate design and communication skills using relevant software for the Textile industry.

The programme is designed to enable progressive development of knowledge and awareness as well as a range of subject specific and transferable skills.

An industrial placement is optional for students between Stages 2 and 3 (Levels 5 and 6) of study. Subject to negotiation and availability, students will be recommended for Work Placement experience at the end of Level 5 on condition that they have fully engaged with the programme, and demonstrated a professional attitude in all aspects of their work during Levels 4 and 5. The placement is configured as a single 120-credit module, which is assessed on a pass/fail basis to accommodate each student’s individual and unique 27-week placement experience(s) together with the submission of an online report summary and completed questionnaire. It enables students to experience industrial placements,

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allowing them to apply subject knowledge and their business and professional practice skills within the context of the fashion and associated industries. The placement experience is of mutual benefit to the student and the host company and assists with the integration of all aspects of study at Level 6.

Learning outcomes

The learning outcomes of the main award provide information about how the primary aims are demonstrated by students following the course. These are mapped to external reference points where appropriate7.

Knowledge and theory e.g. demonstrate knowledge of, be aware of, have an understanding of

KT1. Level 4 - Knowledge and experience of the commercial, entrepreneurial and professional context of creative design practices; (Intermediate award at this level: Cert HE Textiles with Business Studies)

KT2. Level 5 - Knowledge, experience and understanding of contemporary design practices through the process of making and manufacture; (Intermediate award at this level: Dip HE Textiles with Business Studies)

KT3. Level 6 - An individual, intellectual and critical understanding of historical and contemporary cultural contexts of fashion and textile design, and an awareness of its’ societal influence and impact: Final award: BA(Hons) Textiles with Business Studies

KT4. Developed throughout the course: Knowledge, experience and understanding of the role of visual and representational language in the processes of creative design practice;

KT5. Developed throughout the course: Awareness of the cultural, social, ethical and environmental issues associated within the fashion and textile media and textile related industries;

KT6. Developed throughout the course: Knowledge and understanding of professional, business and legal frameworks associated with fashion and textile media and the fashion and textiles industries; including the digital environment, cycles of fashion, market awareness and industrial production.

Skills Includes intellectual skills (i.e. generic skills relating to academic study, problem solving, evaluation, research etc.) and professional/ practical skills

Preparation for self-directed study in L6/L7 is undertaken in the first 2 years of the course, addressing specific skills required for further study and the developmental paths that exist following graduation.

Working knowledge of safe practices in workshops, supported by the completion of formal inductions and technical demonstration is expected throughout the course.

S1. Developed throughout the course: Competence with the processes, materials and technical requirements relevant to textile design, making and production;

S2. Developed throughout the course: Ability to undertake primary and secondary research in both historical and critical studies and complete a series of reflective essays;

S3. Levels 4 & 5: A developed understanding and a personal approach within 2 dimensional design presentation and communication using appropriate media and digital design software;

S4. Level 5: Awareness of contemporary issues within textiles design practice and the ability to discuss and contextualise these;

7 Please refer to the Curriculum Staffcentral site or QAA website for details.

https://staff.brighton.ac.uk/reg/acs/Pages/Course-approval-and-review.aspx

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S5. Levels 5 & 6: Understanding of the inter-relationships between design development, technical aspects of textile processes and industrial production and an ability to critically reflect upon acquired knowledge and to select and use materials, techniques, processes, and specialist equipment to develop and produce technically competent ideas related to resolved textile collections

S6. Level 6: Concept development and successful advancement of textile designs to conclusion through the synthesis of innovative thinking, technical skills and knowledge and the ability to undertake visual and textual research using a range of media and methods of enquiry to support design development

S7. Level 6: Ability to establish a range of individual research methods and concepts, techniques and applications that make an appropriate contribution to textile design practice

S8. Level 6: Ability to develop a completed body of practice-led textile design work that incorporates a depth of research and it further informed by a knowledge of historical precedents, contemporary and professional debates

S9. Level 6: Experience-led competence in delivering convincing communication materials, which facilitates clear understanding of conceptual, and theoretical ideas and physical design proposals;

S10. Level 6: Ability to clearly communicate complex research methods, concepts and findings through visual, technical, written and oral presentation suitable for a professional audience.

S11. Levels 5 & 6: Ability to collect and collate research materials and business information, including technical skills learnt or acquired and demonstrate effective presentation and communication of business information and strategies.

In addition to the specialist knowledge and subject specific skills students on the course will gain the following:

S12. Developed throughout the course: Transferable skills:

a. Time-management and self-organisation and the development and execution of multiple tasks to a deadline;

b. Ability to research, analyse, structure and critically evaluate original source material from various research sources to advance study through knowledge gathered.

c. Ability to work effectively, both independently and as a part of team, valuing collaboration and exchange;

d. Accumulation of IT skills;

e. Interpersonal and social skills;

S13. LEVEL 5: On satisfactory completion of the industrial placement, students will be able to demonstrate:

a. Expertise gained from working in the creative industries in, for

example, fashion design and presentation, weaving, knitting, print design, garment manufacture, or studio management;

b. Networking and relating to professionals working in a professional manner and as part of a team;

c. The ability to reflect on work based learning experiences to inform personal and professional development;

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QAA subject benchmark statement (where applicable)8

The QAA subject benchmark statement: Art and Design (2017) has provided the reference points required to determine the appropriateness of the volume and nature of learning expected within this course.

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/SBS-Art-and-Design-17.pdf

PROFESSIONAL, STATUTORY AND REGULATORY BODIES (where applicable)

Where a course is accredited by a PSRB, full details of how the course meets external requirements, and what students are required to undertake, are included.

N/A

LEARNING AND TEACHING

Learning and teaching methods

This section sets out the primary learning and teaching methods, including total learning hours and any specific requirements in terms of practical/clinical-based learning. The indicative list of learning and teaching methods includes information on the proportion of the course delivered by each method and details where a particular method relates to a particular element of the course.

The information included in this section complements that found in the Key Information Set (KIS), with the programme specification providing further information about the learning and teaching methods used on the course.

The strategy for learning and teaching is informed by and is consistent with the University’s Learning and Teaching Strategy 2012-15 setting the agenda for 2020 and supports the five aims of the Strategy.

The programme uses project work as a main teaching and learning strategy employing a range of teaching and learning methods. As a general indication of teaching and learning methods used, students will experience most of the following during their course:

- Lectures

This is used to support the content and learning outcomes of modules where necessary and appropriate. Its purpose is to introduce efficiently to a large number of students in a year/cohort of a course to issues of concern and current understandings of a subject/discipline. It is a method of teaching used primarily in Business Studies and the Historical and Critical Studies aspects of the course.

- Seminars and Group Tutorials

This form of teaching is the dominant one within the programme and would normally consist of a group of students with a tutor or tutors. It is primarily used within the context of students presenting and discussing their practical work in small groups. Other contexts for a seminar beyond student work/critique sessions are used within Business Studies and the Historical and Critical Studies aspects of the programme. In addition the group critique/seminar may also be the main context in which assessment of certain studio practice modules would occur particularly in Levels 4 and 5.

- Individual Tutorial Supervision

For the individual student one to one teaching will occur less frequently than the group tutorial or seminar. It is an important form of teaching which provides a more personal, less public forum for students to engage with their ongoing practices/projects and to seek individual/academic advice about it with a tutor. Particular use of tutorial teaching in the programme would be made in the undergraduate final year for certain aspects of studio work and written research essay work, for example.

- Independent and enquiry-based learning

This is an important part of learning for students on the programme, drawing upon a range of

resources o support research and development activities. Students will be expected to engage in their

practice in whatever form that their particular discipline prescribes and to make use of the available

8 Please refer to the QAA website for details.

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/SBS-Art-and-Design-17.pdf

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time and facilities (libraries, computer suites, studios, workshops, etc.) provided to produce their work for activities outlined by project briefs.

- Inductions Workshops and Technical Demonstrations This form of teaching is mainly delivered within levels 4 and 5, delivered by an academic or technical member of staff it has its primary emphasis on not so much the question ‘what to do’ but the question ‘how to do it’. The range of technical demonstrations and inductions are diverse and increase in complexity and specialism as the course progresses.

- Peer and Self-Assessment

Peer and self-assessment is usually included as a part of each module, using module specific peer and self-assessment forms. In addition the group critique/seminar may also be the main context in which peer and self-assessment of certain studio practice modules would occur particularly in Levels 4 and 5.

- Personal Tutorial Support

The University of Brighton has a personal tutoring policy that is complemented by Student Services. W ithin the course, personal tutoring is conducted by either the year tutor, year co-ordinator or course leader.

- Virtual Learning Environment (StudentCentral) StudentCentral is a student intranet for the University of Brighton; it is a one-stop-shop for everything students need while studying at the University of Brighton. Generally, all handout materials, bibliographies, written summaries of the lectures given to students are lodged on StudentCentral. StudentCentral provides an easy way for staff to make teaching material available on-line. Course material can include text, downloadable files, images, or even multimedia such as audio or video files. In addition to course-specific guidance, online resources to help students study effectively are available through the ASK Study Guide on StudentCentral.

- Placement Learning

Placement learning and work experience is seen as an important part of the programme, and of students’ individual knowledge and skills development. The programme offers placement learning between Stages 2 and 3 (Levels 5 and 6) of study, subject to negotiation and availability. This is configured as a single 120-credit module at Level 5b, which is assessed on a pass/fail basis. - Formative Assessment: Project work for practice-based modules will usually be formatively assessed at a project critique when students will normally be expected to present their work to tutors and peers. This is an opportunity for peer and tutor feedback on the strengths within students’ work and to highlight areas for improvement. Oral and written feedback will be given for each project critiqued and indicative grades given against the Learning Outcomes of the module. A representational group of work will be double marked.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment methods

This section sets out the summative assessment methods on the course and includes details on where to find further information on the criteria used in assessing coursework. It also provides an assessment matrix which reflects the variety of modes of assessment, and the volume of assessment in the course.

Assessment Process:

The primary method of assessment used across the course for all practice-based/ studio modules will be the presentation of project work as required by the individual project briefs.

Summative Assessment: Project work for practice-based modules will usually be summatively assessed at the end of the module by the tutors. Students may be expected to submit all project work undertaken as part of the module. This procedure may vary – please see individual Module

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Descriptors for more details. Work assessed will be double marked and graded against the Learning Outcomes.

All Written Assignments for Business Studies and Historical and Critical Studies are submitted, assessed and feedback provided on-line using Turnitin.

Feedback for all assessments will be delivered to students within 20 working days from hand in of work.

Course Learning Outcome Assessment method Module

KT1. Level 4 - Knowledge and experience of the commercial, entrepreneurial and professional context of creative design practices;

Coursework Project Work 100% AGP491, AGP482

KT2. Level 5 - Knowledge, experience and understanding of contemporary design practices through the process of making and manufacture;

Coursework Project Work 100% AGP581

KT3. Level 6 - An individual, intellectual and critical understanding of historical and contemporary cultural contexts of fashion and textile design, and an awareness of its’ societal influence and impact.


KT4. Developed throughout the course: Knowledge, experience and understanding of the role of visual and representational language in the processes of creative design practice;

Coursework Project Work 100% AGP481, AGP483, AGP581, AGP582, AGP583, AGP681, AGP682

KT5. Developed throughout the course: Awareness of the cultural, social, ethical and environmental issues associated within the fashion and textile media and textile related industries;

Coursework Written Assignment 100%

AGP582, HD450, HD550, AGP681

KT6. Developed throughout the course: Knowledge and understanding of professional, business and legal frameworks associated with

Coursework Project Work 100% AGP491, AGP591, AGP691, AGP681

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fashion and textile media and the fashion and textiles industries; including the digital environment, cycles of fashion, market awareness and industrial production.

S1. Competence with the processes, materials and technical requirements relevant to textile design, making and production;

Coursework Project Work 100% AGP481, AGP482, AGP581, AGP582, AGP583, AGP682

S2. Ability to undertake primary and secondary research in both historical and critical studies and complete a series of reflective essays;

Coursework Project Work 100% HD450, HD550, AGP681

S3. A developed understanding and a personal approach within 2 dimensional design presentation and communication using appropriate media and digital design software;


S4. Awareness of contemporary issues within textiles design practice and the ability to discuss and contextualise these;

Coursework Written Assignment 100%

AGP582, AGP583

S5. Understanding of the inter-relationships between design development, technical aspects of textile processes and industrial production and an ability to critically reflect upon acquired knowledge and to select and use materials, techniques, processes, and specialist equipment to develop and produce technically competent ideas related to resolved textile collections

Coursework 100% AGP583, AGP681, AGP682

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S6. Concept development and successful advancement of textile designs to conclusion through the synthesis of innovative thinking, technical skills and knowledge and the ability to undertake visual and textual research using a range of media and methods of enquiry to support design development

Coursework 100% AGP681, AGP682

S7. Ability to establish a range of individual research methods and concepts, techniques and applications that make an appropriate contribution to textile design practice


S8.Ability to develop a completed body of practice-led textile design work that incorporates a depth of research and it further informed by a knowledge of historical precedents, contemporary and professional debates


S9. Experience-led competence in delivering convincing communication materials, which facilitates clear understanding of conceptual, and theoretical ideas and physical design proposals;


S10. Refined skills in essay and/or report writing and presentation to professional standards.

Coursework 100% AGP681

S11. Ability to collect and collate research materials and business information, including

Coursework Project Work 100% AGP591, AGP691, AGP681, AGP682

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technical skills learnt or acquired and demonstrate effective presentation and communication of business information and strategies.

S12. Transferable skills:

a. Time-management and self-organisation and the development and execution of multiple tasks to a deadline;

b. Ability to research, analyse, structure and critically evaluate original source material from various research sources to advance study through knowledge gathered.

c. Ability to work effectively, both independently and as a part of team, valuing collaboration and exchange;

d. Accumulation of IT skills;

e. Interpersonal and social skills;

a. All modules b. AGP583, HD550,

AGP592, AGP691, AGP681

c. AGP491, HD550, AGP583,

d. AGP491, AGP483, AD450, AGP591, AGP582, HD550, AGP691, AGP681, AGP682

e. AGP491, HD450, AGP591, AGP583, HD550, AGP592

S13. Work Placement a. Expertise gained from

working in the creative industries in, for example, fashion design and presentation, weaving, knitting, print design, garment manufacture, or studio management;

b. Networking and relating to professionals working in a professional manner and as part of a team;

c. The ability to reflect on work based learning experiences to inform personal and professional development;

Coursework 100% pass/fail AGP592

SUPPORT AND INFORMATION

Institutional/ University All students benefit from: University induction week

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Student Contract Library facilities Computer pool rooms E-mail address Welfare service Personal tutor

Course-specific Additional support, specifically where courses have non-traditional patterns of delivery (e.g. distance learning and work-based learning) include:

In addition, students on this course benefit from: Tailored access to StudentCentral, the University’s online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Content on this site includes a wide range of learning materials to support individual modules including; module descriptors, briefs, lecture notes, presentations and hand-outs, suggested further reading and references using Aspire reading lists, technical notes and information from technical demonstrations. There are also many useful links to other sources of information to support students’ independent learning.

Students are supported in finding and securing industrial placements by a dedicated team, working within the Fashion and Textiles Placements Office. This support includes advice and support on applications, CV, portfolio and interview preparation and assistance with funding applications and visa applications.

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PART 3: COURSE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS

COURSE STRUCTURE

This section includes an outline of the structure of the programme, including stages of study and progression points. Course Leaders may choose to include a structure diagram here.

The first two years, (levels 4 and 5) are undertaken by all undergraduate students enrolling on the BA (Hons) / MDes Textiles with Business studies course. During this period students explore the three textile areas (knitted, printed and woven textiles) during an explorative rotation program, before specializing at the end of the first semester (Level 4). Students are supported in this choice through tutorial guidance from the three area leaders. Following specialism, students gain a strong design and technical understanding of their chosen area as well as a broader understanding of the industry, and textiles context.

Level 4 In Level 4 students will develop the fundamental knowledge and technical skills of textile design, including visual research, design development, skills within their chosen textiles specialism, while exploring the cultural and commercial contexts of textiles. Students will also act as an assistant to a final year student within semester 2 as a simulated work experience.

Modules Studied: AGP481 – Introduction to Visual Research AGP482 – Textiles Rotation AGP483 – Textiles Specialism AGP491 - Market Research and Business in the Creative Industries HD450 - Design and Culture Under Scrutiny

Level 5 Within Level 5, design projects will broaden students’ knowledge of different fashion/textiles market sectors through diverse projects, which test their knowledge and design skills. Development of technical skills in the specialist areas of knit, print and weave (depending on a student’s specialism) underpin design development as well as the creative use of CAD to support students’ learning and transition towards independent study. There is a focus on technical skills, ethical considerations and collaborative experiences all in relation to textile design and production. Where possible students will be offered a live project during this year of study. Students will build a body of design work and textiles samples to conclude in a professional portfolio. Within level 5 students will be required to select one Level 5 Option module to be undertaken in semester 2 chosen from a portfolio of modules available across the School. Towards the end of Level 5 students will be supported in selecting the study route (BA (Hons) or MDes) which best suits their individual learning styles and future career aspirations.

BA(Hons) Textiles with Business Studies SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2

LEVEL 4 AUTUMN TERM C SPRING TERM E SUMMER TERM

INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL RESEARCH 20 CREDITS

TEXTILES ROTATION 20 CREDITS

TEXTILES SPECIALISM 40 CREDITS

MARKET RESEARCH AND BUSINESS IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES 20 CREDITS

DESIGN AND CULTURE UNDER SCRUITINY 20 CREDITS

LEVEL 5

TECHNICAL DESIGN, PROCESS AND MARKET AWARENESS 20 CREDITS

ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN RELATION TO INDUSTRY 20 CREDITS

COLLABORATIVE EXPERIENCE AND PORTFOLIO PRESENTATION 20 CREDITS

PREPARING FOR AND ENGAGING WITH BUSINESS 20 CREDITS

THE CLOTHES AND FABRIC OF SOCIETY 20 CREDITS

LEVEL 5 OPTION MODULE (X1) 20 CREDITS

LEVEL 5B (OPTIONAL)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 120 CREDITS

LEVEL 6

TEXTILES DESIGN RESEARCH 40 CREDITS

FASHION TEXTILES DESIGN COLLECTION 60 CREDITS

DESIGN MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS PLAN 20 CREDITS

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Modules Studied: AGP581 – Technical Design, Process and Market Awareness AGP582 - Ethical Considerations in Relation to Industry AGP583 – Collaborative Experience and Portfolio Presentation AGP591 - Preparing for and Engaging with Business HD550 - The Clothes and Fabrics of Society Level 5 Option Module

During the second semester of level 5, supported by area tutors, students decide on one of three pathways for the remainder of their study:

EITHER: 3 Year BA(Hons) Textiles with Business Studies,

OR: 4 Year BA(Hons) Textiles with Business Studies. - Includes a placement year of either 13 or 26 weeks plus reports.

OR: 4 Year MDes Textiles with Business Studies

(Students wishing to progress to the L6 MDes pathway will need to be working at 1st or 2.1 level in L5 or demonstrate a particular aptitude for a more research based practice.)

Level 5b Industrial placement opportunities are available within the fashion and related creative industries within the UK, Europe and the USA. A minimum requirement of 27 weeks must be undertaken in Level 5b. An online questionnaire, individual work placement reports and a presentation are required to complete the module. Module Studied:

AGP592 - Professional Experience Level 6 Throughout level 6 students will develop a self-initiated project and design and make a relating collection of textiles alongside a professional portfolio of design work. An initial research project will include a written element underpinning research for the final major project. Students will also complete a full business plan.

Modules Studied:

AGP681 - Textiles Design Research AGP682 – Fashion Textiles Design Collection AGP691 - Design Management and Business Plan

The programme has a dual structure in the following sense: that of constructing relationships between “issues or themes” and “practices”: Thematic: explored through lectures, specialist presentations, seminars and reviews and linked with the structure and tutoring of the written research element and thematic connections made within the studio and workshops – thematic examples include:

Technology, knowledge and representation

The material world, materials, materiality, meaning Sustainability and fashion practices and products Design and digital practices Society, collaboration, the working and cultural environment Tradition, history conventions and the contemporary in fashion/dress culture The body, fashion skins, haptic, visual and sensual knowledge

The empty garment

Practices: developed through workshop based learning, lectures, presentations and reviews and tutored in both discipline-specific and cross-discipline formats:

Textile Design Culture

Historical and Critical Studies Design and Critique Business Studies and Professional Practice Visual Research and Communication Option Modules from across the School of Art (L5)

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Modules

Status:

M = Mandatory (modules which must be taken and passed to be eligible for the award)

C = Compulsory (modules which must be taken to be eligible for the award)

O = Optional (optional modules)*

A = Additional (modules which must be taken to be eligible for an award accredited by a professional, statutory or regulatory body, including any non-credit bearing modules)

* Optional modules listed are indicative only and may be subject to change, depending on timetabling and staff availability

Level9

Module code

Status Module title Credit

4 AGP491 C Market Research and Business in the Creative Industries

20

4 AGP481 C Introduction to Visual Research 20

4 AGP482 C Textiles Rotation 20

4 AGP483 C Textiles Specialism 40

4 HD450 C Design and Culture under Scrutiny 20

5 AGP591 C Prearing for and Engaging with Business 20

5 AGP581 C Technical Design, Process and Market Awareness 20

5 AGP582 C Ethical Considerations in Relation to Industry 20

5 AGP583 C Collaborative Experience and Portfolio Presentation 20

5 HD550 C The Clothes and Fabrics of Society 20

5 - O Level 5 Option Module 20

5b AGP592 O Professional Experience 120

6 AGP691 C Design Management and Business Plan 20

6 AGP681 C Textiles Design Research 40

6 AGP682 C Fashion Textiles Design Collection 60

Status:

M = Mandatory (modules which must be taken and passed to be eligible for the award)

C = Compulsory (modules which must be taken to be eligible for the award)

O = Optional (optional modules)*

A = Additional (modules which must be taken to be eligible for an award accredited by a professional, statutory or regulatory body, including any non-credit bearing modules)

* Optional modules listed are indicative only and may be subject to change, depending on timetabling and staff availability

9 All modules have learning outcomes commensurate with the FHEQ levels 0, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. List the level which corresponds with the learning outcomes of each module.

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AWARD AND CLASSIFICATION

Award type Award* Title Level Eligibility for award Classification of award

Total credits10 Minimum credits11 Ratio of marks12: Class of award

Final BA(Hons)

Textiles with Business Studies 6 Total credit 480 Minimum credit at level of award 90

Level 6 marks Honours degree

Final BA(Hons)

Textiles with Business Studies 6 Total credit 360 Minimum credit at level of award 90

Level 6 marks Honours degree

Intermediate BA Textiles with Business Studies 6 Total credit 300 Minimum credit at level of award 60

Level 6 marks Ordinary degree

Intermediate DipHE Textiles with Business Studies 5 Total credit 240 Minimum credit at level of award 90

Level 5 marks Not applicable

Intermediate CertHE Textiles with Business Studies 4 Total credit 120 Minimum credit at level of award 90

Level 4 marks Not applicable

*Foundation degrees only

Progression routes from award:

Award classifications Mark/ band % Foundation degree Honours degree Postgraduate13 degree (excludes PGCE and BM BS)

70% - 100% Distinction First (1) Distinction

60% - 69.99% Merit Upper second (2:1) Merit

50% - 59.99% Pass

Lower second (2:2) Pass

40% - 49.99% Third (3)

10 Total number of credits required to be eligible for the award. 11 Minimum number of credits required, at level of award, to be eligible for the award. 12 Algorithm used to determine the classification of the final award (all marks are credit-weighted). For a Masters degree, the mark for the final element (e.g, dissertation) must be in the corresponding class of award. 13 Refers to taught provision: PG Cert, PG Dip, Masters.

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EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS

The examination and assessment regulations for the course should be in accordance with the University’s General Examination and Assessment Regulations for Taught Courses (available from staffcentral or studentcentral).

Specific regulations which materially affect assessment, progression and award on the course e.g. Where referrals or repeat of modules are not permitted in line with the University’s General Examination and Assessment Regulations for Taught Courses.

The assessment and progression regulations are in accordance with the

University’s General Examination and Assessment Regulations.

The calculation of the final honours award is based on marks attained for

Level 6 modules only.

Exceptions required by PSRB These require the approval of the Chair of the Academic Board