Student Handbook 2015 / 2017 FdA Fashion and Textiles Design Skills City of Bath College Contents Introduction and module information Assessment Career opportunities Personal development planning Project work Added value Who will support you? How we support you Programme aims and learning outcomes 10 What will I learn? Cognitive, key & transferrable skills 11 Module structure & quality assurance 17 Submission and marking of work 43 Grading scales 43 How to cite references: the Harvard system 47 Unfair practice 56 Quick referencing guide 60 Course management - staff 64 Appendix - work placement guide ……………………………………………………………65 Introduction and module information FdA Fashion and Textiles Design Skills Awarding Institution: Bath Spa University Teaching Institution: City of Bath College Why study for a Foundation Degree in Fashion & Textiles? What is a Foundation Degree? A Foundation Degree is a 2-year degree programme that gives students the learning and workplace experience to help kick-start of further their career within the fashion industry They are not just vocational qualification, a Foundation Degree (FdA or FdSc) blends academic study and practical experience, so graduates are prepared for working world, or progression on to a BA or BSc programme At Bath Spa University Foundation Degrees are developed closely with the industry in order to find out exactly what skills are needed That way, students are learning things that employers will love to see Also, students work on numbers of “live” projects throughout their course so they are working to industry standards and getting valuable work experience too How does it compare to BA (Hons) degree? Foundation Degrees are generally comparable to the first two years of an Honours degree The QCA (National Qualification Framework) puts Foundation Degrees at level an intermediate Higher Education qualification Honours degrees are level What career opportunities are open to me if I study Fashion & Textiles? Successful completion of the course will qualify you to exploit a range of fashion and textiles related careers It is envisaged that a number of students will leave the course at this same exit point to undertake employment opportunities introduced during the programme If you’re interested in and enjoy Fashion and textiles in equal measure The course provides the opportunity to follow your chosen path within the fashion and textile industry What will I study? The course aims to train students primarily through experience of practice in designing and making, giving a sound practical skills base Throughout the course you will be given a wide range of skills and experiences, both technical and creative, supported by an understanding of cultural, social and business skills Which modules will I study? In Year you are introduced to technical and design processes in fashion and textile including: drawing, visual research, digital media, fashion illustration, fashion design skills, pattern cutting, sewing/construction skills, stand modelling, knit, embroidery/fabric manipulation, print, plus historical and cultural understanding of fashion and textiles There are also opportunities for study visits in the UK and overseas and a visiting lecturer series In Year the emphasis is to develop creatively and professionally, working more as independent learners Further fashion and textiles (both CAD and CAM) fashion illustration, flats and specs, sewing/construction skills, pattern cutting The practise based work is supported by historical and critical studies and professional practise This year also provides opportunities for live industry projects You will create a portfolio of work and create a final collection either as a fashion collection with textiles or a textiles collection for fashion The final collection will be displayed as a static exhibition A full breakdown of module information can be found later in this handbook During the vacation period you will undertake a work placement in the fashion and textiles industry Progression On successful completion of your Foundation Degree, the course is designed to allow students who successfully complete HE Level to articulate to Honours Degree studies at HE Level in this, or another, University At Bath Spa University the process of articulation is governed by a procedure involving applications to a designated subject pathway To progress to HE Level 6, students must pass the Foundation Degree, submit (and have validated) a clear proposal of final study in Historical and Critical Studies, and be successful in the interview By application only (subject to interview), articulation honours degree or Exit Assessment Students are assessed by a combination of continuous assessment (coursework) and an end of module examination Assessment methods include: • Coursework • Portfolios of creative and practical work • Written assignments • Seminar presentations • Workshop Tasks • Creative Project • Seminar Papers Career opportunities What career opportunities are open for me if I study? Professional practise and entrepreneurial skills are embedded within the course to help you prepare for your future career There is also the opportunity to design fabrics for exhibition at the international trade fair, Indigo, which is held each February in Paris This course offers students a broad career route, which includes in-house designer, freelance fashion designer for fashion, embroiderer, pattern cutter, manufacturing/production assistant, quality control assistant, buying and merchandising • Junior Designers in Textiles or Fashion • Import/Export Co-ordinator • Textile Technologist • Junior Buyer • Fashion and Trend Forecaster • Visual Merchandiser • Fashion Illustrator • Retail Manager • Pattern Cutters • Sales Advisor • Production Garment Technologist • Teaching • Quality Control • Self-Employment Laura Wallage, FdA Fashion and Textiles Design Skills / BA Fashion and Textiles (Graduated 2009) “I’m working for an in-house studio designer as a printed textile designer I design textiles using hand decorative methods, for the high street and high fashion industry, and so far I have sold in Italy, New York and Europe I got the job after doing a work placement in the summer before my third year My tutors advised me that work experience is the most important thing you can to realise your career ambitions.” It has to be emphasised that there is a wide range of very exciting opportunities for those graduates who are prepared to work hard and involve themselves in those opportunities Guidance and advice in planning for your career can be obtained by accessing Bath Spa University’s career service Employability The college is strongly committed to supporting you in the transition from the world of learning to the world of work Throughout your programme of study there will be many formal and informal opportunities to develop skills that will support your future employability The course provides a Professional Context module at each level of study that considers employability issues relating to your specific area of creative practice These modules build one upon the other to provide you with a coherent, balanced understanding of the current employment market and the skills that you will need to prosper within it A range of other support such as Visiting Lecturers, opportunities for work placements and the careers service provided by the College will support you in the development of employability- related skills, whether or not you decided to purpose a carer within the Creative Industries Personal development planning Throughout the course you will be asked to consider your level of skill and understanding and plan ways to progress both through directed study and more independently organized work Lectures will generally provide areas for further investigation and you will be supported in determining and pursuing the specialisms you wish to develop In your work towards understanding Fashion & Textiles, you will have specific opportunities to develop key specialisms but in all areas you will be expected to consider how your skills, interests and aptitudes might be developed to successfully engage the Fashion industry A key aspect of this process is the ability to reflect maturely and fruitfully on your practice and this will be encouraged both formally and informally throughout the course Project work Most of your work on your foundation degree will be project work Your deadlines will tend to be grouped around particular dates which mean that you will need to develop effective time-management strategies You will have numerous opportunities to receive feedback on your projects as you work on them but the responsibility for meeting deadlines as well as setting and meeting interim deadlines will be yours This is a vital skill for any professional occupation and will be one of the most important abilities developed on the course Added value During your course you will benefit from: • Extensive personal support from a friendly and caring staff • A good practical and theoretical education • Careers advice and support • Excellent Facilities and Equipment • High quality teaching Course Management - Staff Fhiona McKie (Course Leader) Specialist responsibility: Fashion and Textiles Design; Illustration; Professional Practice Yvonne Skelton (Skills Subject Leader in Fashion and Textiles) Specialist responsibility Fashion and Textiles Skills Jo Barnfield (Subject Leader Pattern Cutting) VISITING LECTURERS Sally Stone ; Fiona Coombs; Tom Clulee; John Miles Technicians Michele Greenan ( Fashion Skills) Sam Onyechi( Textile Skills) Bath Spa Link Tutor Frances Turner (Link tutor) External Examiner Dr Valerie Furphy INDUSTRY PANEL Virginia James Design Director Whistles London Tonia Bastyan Design Director of Tonia Bastyan Ltd How we support you Each student is assigned a Personal Tutor whose role is to know something of the whole of a student’s work on the course, and to discuss the student’s progress during and at the end of each term At the end of each module, academic staff members grade the students they have taught often in conjunction with another member of staff sympathetic to that area of study This also confirms an objective overview of the assessment process, along with reference to the marking criteria A continuing programme of staff development in response to changes and personal requirements within the student body makes the Personal Tutor a vital member of staff, able to advise and give guidance Tutorials will use assessment as a ‘tool’ to help understand the strengths and weaknesses in the work and help the student to develop their skills of critical appraisal and selfassessment Informal tutorials will be available throughout the programme in response to individual needs, or for general counselling and pastoral guidance, but should more specialist action be required, students may be referred to an appropriate expert Should the student experience difficulty or an emergency, they should contact their Personal Tutor, any other academic member of staff, or if appropriate, the Student Welfare Officer or Counsellor through Student Services or make an appointment to so at reception Programme aims and learning outcomes What is this programme designed to achieve? As well as the more specific learning outcomes shown below, the course looks to develop students’ abilities and aptitudes in a range of more general areas Social and interpersonal attributes are given considerable emphasis in the course as they form a vital part of work in all areas of the textiles & fashion industry Students will be invited to reflect carefully on their ability to build productive and business-like relationships in all areas of the course but particularly in those modules which contain extensive group work Through reflective analysis and well-managed challenges the course will look to teach the whole student and avoid, thereby, a simple co modification of skills In this way students will be encouraged to become self-aware and ethically-minded individuals who are able to engage critically and responsibly with the world and its industries What will I learn? Learning Outcomes Through your course of study you will explore a wide field of inquiry and enable you to develop skills and competencies in relation to it The learning developed can be usefully divided into four areas: knowledge and understanding, cognitive skills, practical skills and transferable skills Details on the expected learning in each of these areas are outlined below Fashion and Textiles are very fast moving subjects They have experienced dramatic changes over the past twenty years with production taking place around the world, while designing is mostly originated in the country where the production is consumed In Europe for instance, we have a long history of design and this has had an ongoing influence on Fashion and Textiles globally, with countries such as Japan and America looking to Paris and Italy for direction and influence Once separate subjects, with designers in both areas, more and more Fashion Designers are now taking on the role of both Fashion and Textile Designer Often a key part of Fashion Design can be the role of the fabric print, knit or embroidery At times all three can be part of one garment or outfit Therefore, as we work in this continually changing world there is a necessity for Designers to have a number of skills and a wider understanding of industrial requirements Equally there are now opportunities in textile design where a wider understanding of Fashion has become crucial; for instance as a designer maker you may be designing fabric, whilst also requiring the skills to construct garments or accessories Employers now require a range of skills in all their employees from designers to technicians to buyers The course address the balance of fashion and textiles by offering equal input into both subject areas, enabling students to pursue a chosen path within the fashion and textile industry Throughout the two-year course you will be given a wide range of skills and experiences, both technical and creative This will be supported by an understanding of cultural, social and business skills We have consulted widely with the Industry, individual designers, designer-makers and potential students for the course and received tremendous support The course aims to make you aware of the national and international fashion and textile scene, its development and future directions Professional development is the core activity of Foundation degrees and will be delivered through industrial and commercial placements, talks and projects, part-time teaching and visiting lecturers from the Industry, visits nationally and internationally to trade fairs, studios and companies Staffing includes full-time, part-time and visiting staff who have knowledge and total understanding of the ‘world of work’ The staffing patterns of practising professionals is crucial to your development 10 prior to the commencement date You must ensure the contact details are accurate so that your tutor can contact you during the placement The Work Placement A week or so before the placement it is worthwhile contacting the placement employer again just to check you have not been forgotten! There are rights and responsibilities that both you and the placement employer should observe The placement employer will expect you to behave in a professional way and you should: • Remember that you are an ambassador of Bath Spa University and that you may be working with a possible future employer – try to make a good impression at all times; • Be punctual – if for any reason you are unable to attend or you will be late you must inform both your placement and your module co-ordinator – most employers take a very dim view of absences unless you have an exceptionally good reason, the Ted Baker Managing Director insists all staff who arrive late for work or meetings 50 press ups on arrival! • Be polite and reasonable, you will not be the first priority and it will be necessary to be patient and flexible especially if your contact or mentor has to respond to unexpected events – make yourself useful and make the best use of your time In a really busy studio environment offering to organise drinks will score you a lot of respect! • Ask questions if you are not sure of what you are supposed to be doing or if you have any doubts about whether you are doing something properly Make the most of your work placement, they are an invaluable experience, are a great way of making contacts and will help you decide in which direction you see your career heading Get the most out of it asking questions and finding out as much as you can, but also enjoy it! 65 Exit Interview At the end of the placement you should reflect on your performance, whether you have achieved your aims and objectives and how the placement may influence or have benefited your studio practice The Exit Interview form (see Appendix 4) must be completed by your placement employer and submitted by you to your tutor along with all other work requested We would also like you to share your experience with other students from your year group in a discussion group arranged by your tutor and to speak about your Work Placement to students who have yet to undertake a placement Thank you Once you have completed your placement you should write a short letter of thanks In addition to this being a normal courtesy, you never know when you might meet the company and the people you have worked with in the future Costs Fashion houses and companies have no shortage of fashion students wanting a placement and they are usually unpaid – some companies may offer travel expenses but this is rare on such a short placement Please be aware that some design houses, such as Alexander McQueen for instance, only take students on a minimum 12-week placement If you apply for such a placement please ensure that financially you are able to undertake the placement for the duration Students without financial constraints could consider a Work Placement overseas 66 ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS The Work Placement is assessed as part of coursework for Module FX2106 One of the outcomes for this body of work is to learn to continuously evaluate the work based learning elements of the course There are four parts to the work to be submitted: Submission of an appropriate CV and contact letter used in applications for placements A Visual Journal of the Work Placement, reflecting and recording your thoughts as well as evaluating the experience This should be a visual record and could include photographs (ask for permission before taking any pictures), examples of work, sketches and/or a record of technical procedures learnt, examples of invoices used, notes on procedures etc NOTE: This is not a written ‘diary’ of events but a visual record of the placement that will help you to reflect and evaluate on the experience It may help for you to consider this journal as a research/sketchbook that reflects everything you have gained from the placement A 1500 word Analytical report evaluating the Work Based Learning elements of the course For this assignment you must write an evaluation that reflects and critically analyses your knowledge of the industry This is to be written on the company for whom you are working You will need to cover: • • • • • • • • Company business information (Market, size, turnover, etc) A summary of what they (brand) Design Leadership and Management Team Structure Health and Safety IT Overall conclusion Exit Interview form: on completion of your placement you must arrange an exit interview with your placement employer and complete an exit interview form submitted in order to complete the work required for assessment ASSESSMENT CRITERIA • • • • • • Organisational ability Ability to work to selected, negotiated assessment criteria Time management Presentation skills Evidence of critical and analytical thought Evidence of research 67 Recommended Reading Fanthome, C (2004) Work Placements-A Survival Guide for Students Palgrave MacMillan Cottrell, S (2003) Skills for Success Palgrave Macmillan Palgrave Macmillen skills for study.com section on Personal Development http://www.palgrave.com/skills4study/html/index.asp 68 Appendix Placement Agreement (Please complete in BLOCK CAPTALS) This agreement should be discussed and completed by the student and placement contact/supervisor before the start of the work placement Three copies of this form will be required: (1) Retained by the placement employer; (2) copy for student; (3) copy to be handed in Forename(s)………………………………… Surname…………………………… Tutor…………………………………………………………… Placement Organisation Name……………………………………………………………………………………… Address………………………………………………………………………………… Telephone number……………………………………………………………………… Name and position of placement contact/supervisor: ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Telephone……………………………… Email………………………………………… Telephone where you can be contacted during the placement………………………… (not mobile) 69 Planned Activities List/describe up to three areas of skills/knowledge that is hoped will be developed during the placement Describe any specific project or research to be undertaken if any Student:………………………………………………………………… Signature:………………………………………………………………… Placement contact/supervisor:…………………………………………… Signature:………………………………………………………………… Date:………… Thank you for your time and contribution to the Fashion and Textile Design Skills course and your invaluable input by offering this placement Fhiona Mckie Fashion & Textile Dept City of Bath College BA1 1UP 01225 328601 mckief@citybathcoll.acuk Appendix 2: Notes on Covering Letter and Presentation of CV 70 WORK PLACEMENTS - COVER LETTER Writing a cover letter to accompany your curriculum vitae & presentation of CV’s • It is important to keep you cover letter brief and to the point but you also want to inform the reader why you are writing to them and what it is you require • A letter that starts every paragraph with ‘I am’, I will’, ‘I would like’ etc is unprofessional – always try to find a different way of starting your paragraphs • ALWAYS find out the name of the person you need to contact and address your letter directly to them A letter addressed to ‘Dear Sirs’, or ‘To whom it may concern’ could spend weeks being passed from one department to another, or may even be perceived as junk mail by a ruthless receptionist and go straight into the bin! • Once you have found out the name of the person to contact and have sent off your letter and CV don’t sit back and expect to get a phone call – all businesses are incredibly busy and your letter will be on the bottom of the priority list along with all the other letters from students enquiring about a placement • Leave it a couple of weeks and then follow up the letter with a phone call • Call the person you sent the letter to and politely state who you are and why you are calling This will show initiative and a certain amount of professionalism on your part as well as prompting the employer to deal with your enquiry – if they haven’t received your details you can explain why you were writing and put another copy in the post • A typical letter might read something like the outline below but you need to make sure the middle part is a true reflection of you and where you see yourself, this could be pattern cutting, as in the example, design, construction, styling or buying • Remember companies receive an awful lot of letters from students, so how are you going to make yourself stand out from the crowd whilst still appearing very professional? 71 Example (to be used as a guide only) Dear Mr Kelvin, I am currently studying at Bath Spa University on the Fashion Design Skills course A requirement of the course is for me to undertake a work placement of a minimum of three weeks during the summer vacation between late June and late September My particular interest is pattern cutting and construction and my goal on completing my studies is to work within a sample room working alongside designers within a successful brand such as yours I would welcome the opportunity of a work placement within your team and hope that the enclosed curriculum vitae give some insight into the skills I have achieved on the course so far Thank you for taking the time to read this letter and I look forward to hearing from you Yours sincerely, Joe Bloggs This is a very basic example intended to give you an idea as to how you might write your letter not to copy it verbatim! 72 Curriculum Vitae You may decide you want to include a separate page with imagery of examples of your work with your CV and letter – this is entirely up to you, but it MUST be professionally presented You are working within a creative environment and this should show within the layout and presentation of your CV – BUT ALWAYS KEEP IT VERY CLEAR AND PROFESSIONAL Do NOT make your CV ‘tricksy’ or difficult to read, and definitely not add ties, ribbons or anything that makes it look amateur Always remember layout and presentation is very important with everything you, as is professionalism – you are contacting professional people who will expect a professional approach from you Anyone wanting a final check of CV’s or letters before sending off please make a time to see me GOOD LUCK! 73 Appendix 3: Exit Interview FDA Fashion and Textile Design Skills This document is important evidence that the student has completed the work placement It will also provide useful feedback to Bath Spa University about its provision Please use the form as a record of a brief exit interview (preferably during the last day of the placement) Ideally, it should reflect the views of both the placement employer and the student Student Details Forename(s)………………………………Surname…………………………………………… Name and address of organisation/company: ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Telephone Number………………………………….Email………………………………………………… 74 Name and position of person completing form: …………………………………………………………………………………………… Please rank the performance of the student using the following criteria: Poor Satisfactory Good Attendance [ ] [ ] [ ] Punctuality [ ] [ ] [ ] Reliability [ ] [ ] [ ] Relationship with team [ ] [ ] [ ] Organisational Skills [ ] [ ] [ ] Creativity [ ] [ ] [ ] Technical Skills [ ] [ ] [ ] Interpersonal Skills [ ] [ ] [ ] Did the student meet deadlines? [ ] [ ] [ ] (if applicable) To what level was the student’s knowledge of the subject? [ ] [ ] [ ] To what level was the students standard of work? [ ] [ 75 ] [ ] Did the student achieve the agreed aims and objectives? Yes [ ] No [ ] Was the student assigned a specific mentor or supervisor? Yes [ ] No [ ] General comments: ……………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… Please state any ways you think the work placement might be improved: ……………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… 76 Please indicate whether you would be interested in providing other placements: [ ] Not interested [ ] week [ ] weeks [ ] weeks [ ] months [ ] other period – please specify Thank you once again for giving a student the opportunity of a work placement and for taking the time to complete this exit form The student should now return a copy of this form to the University Please note that failure to so could affect the students’ coursework Thank you for your time and contribution to the Fashion and Textile Design Skills course and your invaluable input by offering this placement Fhiona Mckie Fashion & Textile Dept City of Bath College BA1 1UP 01225 328601 mckief@citybathcoll.acuk 77 Appendix Work Placements and Employment Students undertake high quality work placements in the Industry in order to prepare for future employment Students are given responsibility to research and secure placements with employers A written analytical report is required on completion of their placement Additionally a daily reflective journal is completed by students recording their observations of the company, which on their return is presented to staff and peers This will often lead to employment opportunities some students may opt to graduate from the course after years and decide not to undertake a top year In which case they would enter into employment or even set up their own business (See appendix 2) Placements have been expanded to include a wider range of companies including Cath Kidson, Fat Face, Empire Clothing, Mirjam Rouden, Jigsaw, Urban Outfitters, Jonathan Saunders, Ted Baker, Saville Row Tailors, Anderson & Co Employer feedback: Fat Face “Grace was a pleasure to work with- She worked hard every task we gave her and was a real help to the team.” Toast Clothing “I was very happy with the way in which Hollie conducted herself whilst at the office- keen to learn and very sociable” Cath Kidson “We would happily welcome Catherine back for further work experience “ Zandra Rhodes “Lucy was a pleasure to have working here, her designs were great, Zandra was really impressed We would gladly have her back “ 78 Appendix Student  testimonial     Sam  Onyechi-­‐  Fashion  and  Textile  Designer   “I  thoroughly  enjoyed  my  time  on  the  Fashion  &  Textiles  Foundation  Degree  It  taught  me  such  a   vast  range  of  skills  that  I  have  been  able  to  take  further  in  to  jobs  and  my  own  skilled  practice,   which  I  wouldn’t  have  learnt  if  studying  just  fashion  or  just  textiles  .My  main  passion  is  textiles   but  with  the  extremely  skilled  lecturers  and  technicians  I  was  able  to  get  a  great  amount  out  of   the  fashion  side,  which  has  left  my  fashion  skills  feeling  as  strong  as  my  textiles  The  course   taught  me  really  well  how  to  work  in  a  professional  manner  using  professional  equipment,  which   has  since  enabled  me  to  work  for  major  print  companies  and  also  start  my  own  business  I  feel   that  having  knowledge  and  skills  in  both  fashion  and  textiles  has  given  me  an  advantage  when   applying  for  previous  jobs  Since  completing  the  course  I  have  gone  on  to  top  up  my  Foundation   Degree  to  a  BA  Hons,  and  then  on  to  complete  a  Masters  Degree  at  Bath  School  of  Art  and   Design  I  am  now  currently  the  print  technician  at  City  of  Bath  College,  supporting  students  on   the  course  I  once  studied!  Alongside  working  at  the  college  I  also  run  a  lifestyle  brand  called   SAMON  YECHI  which  utilizes  pretty  much  every  skill  I  was  taught  on  the  Foundation  Degree!“   79 [...]... knowledge of computer skills for a modern world b) A familiarity with a range of textile skills with the ability to use a range of materials and digital design processes appropriate to modern practice c) Historical and critical developments and contexts in fashion and textile design skills and design d) The language of fashion, fashion movements, textile, textile cycle, the fashion and clothing cycle,... Introduction to key discourses in Fashion & Textiles 2 Aims • To continue to enhance and build on your textile design and manufacture skills • To enhance your understanding of fabric and fabric construction • To enhance your understanding of fashion design using your own fabrics • Advance knowledge of draping and modeling on the stand • To advance knowledge of flat pattern cutting • To enhance skills of transferring.. .Course aims To train you primarily through experience of practice in designing and making, giving you a practical skills base to enable you to progress in a career in the Fashion and/ or Textiles Industry On successful completion of the programme you will have: • An in-depth knowledge of fashion and textile skills, technical, aesthetic and design • Gained a thorough understanding of skills required... strategies and thinking • To develop knowledge of the Industry • To advance communication and presentation skills • To build team working skills and negotiating skills • To improve and build on management skills • To develop fashion awareness • To increase your understanding of the potential of textile design for fashion products 3 Teaching and Learning Strategies Teaching will be workshop and studio-based... illustration and a body of work that should clearly show sources of inspiration, presentation skills and a critical evaluation of the final project Practice • Designing a brief • Research and development of fashion and fabrics • Design and prototyping fabrics • Finished toiles, pattern and construction skills • Finished outfits • Fashion illustration • Presentation and exhibition skills • Accessorising and. .. appropriate range of knowledge and skills in the production of clothes and textiles • An intellectual and aesthetic understanding of pattern cutting • Demonstrate good research skills • Demonstrate good time management capability • Drawing and fashion illustration skills • Range building skills • The ability to interpret textiles for fashion • Presentation skills • Styling skills 6 Assessment Requirements... You will develop technical skills and practical appreciation of the techniques required to produce sample fabrics in machine -and hand-knitted, printed, embellished, embroidered, dyed and felted textiles You will also research, analyse and record the properties and characteristics of fabrics and fibres and their suitability for fashion 2 Aims • To introduce textile illustration skills • To introduce observational... personal responsibility and decision-making The intermediate level includes ordinary (non-honours) degrees, the Foundation Degree, Diploma in Higher Education and other higher diplomas.” Knowledge and Understanding a) A wide range of fashion skills, including design, the theory and practice of flat pattern cutting, stand modelling and draping, construction skills, sewing skills and general clothing assembly... cutting skills • Draping and modelling on the stand skills • Sewing and assembly skills • Interpretation from three dimensions to two • To be able to record effectively • Stand modelling experiments 31 5 Learning Outcomes You will have gained: • A better understanding of design, research and presentation methods • The ability to translate fabric ideas into garments • An understanding of further hand textile. .. past and current practice in fashion and textiles • Become an effective communicator, experienced in team working, creative problem solving, autonomous learning and use of generic IT Cognitive, key & transferrable skills The programme provides opportunities for you to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, skills and other attributes in the following areas: • Knowledge and understanding