UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

Programme Specification

This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17
  1. Awarding Institution / Body
/ University of Central Lancashire
  1. Teaching Institution
/ University of Central Lancashire / Burnley Campus
  1. University School/Centre
/ Creative and Performing Arts
  1. External Accreditation
/ No
  1. Title of Final Award
/ BA (Hons) Eastern Fashion Design
  1. Modes of Attendance offered
/ Full Time and Part Time
  1. UCAS Code

  1. Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s)
/ Art & Design
  1. Other external influences
/ FHEQ
  1. Date of production/revision of this form
/ 12 May 2009
  1. Aims of the Programme

  • To encourage the development of the necessary creative, intellectual and entrepreneurial skills to enable progression within a career in the global Fashion Industry or setting up a small business as appropriate to Eastern Fashion Design.

  • To develop within the individual the skills appropriate to promote the hybridisation of Eastern influenced craft techniques and traditional silhouettes with forward thinking trend research to produce innovative fashion design solutions.

  • To encourage a culture of working that celebrates the diverse skills for the identified niche fashion markets.

  1. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods

A.Knowledge and Understanding
Level One
  1. Recognise a range of research bases and methodologies
  2. Indicate an awareness of trend, colour, traditional techniques, and fashion awareness at an introductory level
  3. Compare fabric properties, identify silhouette investigations and indicate range building at an introductory level
  4. Interpret an experimental approach to fashion illustration, rendering, use of media, and basic CAD techniques
  5. Translate accurately from 2-dimensional design ideas into 3-dimensional garments.
  6. Identify, contextualise and compare cultural, social, political and economic implications effecting the design process within the global Fashion Industry
Level Two
  1. Identify, combine and select from a wide range of research sources and methodologies
  2. Interpret solutions utilising knowledge of Eastern, Western and European fashion design directives
  3. Demonstrate an awareness of a broad range of commercial market influences affecting the development of design solutions.
  4. Demonstrate in-depth design and technology skills required to produce fashion garments.
  5. Recognise and employ a variety of CAD illustration techniques.
  6. Demonstrate an ability to self manage
Level Three
  1. Critically analyse a thorough range of research strategies and methodologies appropriately and effectively.
  2. Articulate in-depth design solutions thorough knowledge of Eastern / western influenced trends, silhouette investigations, colour usage, fabric selection, and range building related to chosen fashion market.
  3. Further display professionalism and expertise related to all garment production
  4. Recognise and respond to global Fashion market requirements
  5. Critically appraise the importance of the small business sector through research financial analyses and forecasts
  6. Application of a professional approach to the management of both time and resources

Teaching and Learning Methods
Acquisition of knowledge for all modules is achieved through a variety of project linked activities delivered via lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical demonstrations. A variety of methods are utilised across the course, teaching and learning is encouraged in a variety of different ways, these include and are not limited to: active participation via groupwork, critiques, practical workshops as well as individual research. An important aspect of learning will be evidenced through the availability and numerous opportunities for one to one tutorial time based upon student need.
Assessment methods
Each module project culminates in a summative assessment of work with regard to the learning outcomes identified in the individual module syllabus asevidenced through a portfolio of creative work. Most of the modules underpin teaching and learning strategies employed by utilising formative assessment throughout module/ project delivery. A variety of assessment methods are utilised across the course, these include and are not limited to: written submissions, independent market research reports, sketchbooks, final boards, portfolio and garment production.
B. Subject-specific skills
Level One
  1. Demonstrate basic presentation techniques and their application
  2. Apply the main skills needed to support fashion design including technology (pattern cutting, production methods and design (design development and concepts).
  3. Demonstrate accuracy when illustrating fashion ideas
  4. Translate and revise traditional Eastern crafts and techniques to be appropriate for fashion garments
  5. Identify the nature of globalisation in the context of international business and how differing cultural values impact upon management styles
Level Two
  1. Identify and compare traditional Eastern and Western Design methodologies for the development of forward thinking Fashion Design solutions.
  2. Demonstrate individuality through thoroughly researched responses to fashion design tasks and creative silhouette investigations.
  3. Contextualise own design ideas within a global environment, and compared to the work of other successful young Designers
  4. Develop commercial awareness in relationship to design and range building.
  5. Utilise digital technology to enhance fashion illustration and presentation techniques
Level Three
  1. Apply a thorough range of research strategies,methodologies and reflective thinking when identifying market levels and exploring design solutions.
  2. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of current fashion trends and contextualise design ideas to be ‘on-trend’
  3. Formulate personally identified research points to continue the development of a strong personal style and signature.
  4. Apply numerical skills in relation to advanced pattern cutting and manufacture procedures.
  5. Demonstrate and ability to manage time and output to a standard required in professional practice.
  6. Critically appraise the importance of the small business sector within the Global Fashion Industry and explain the key issues associated with the business planning process

Teaching and Learning Methods
Subject-specific skills will be acquired via the visual, written and practical briefs of individual
modules. Development of subject-specific skills will be delivered and practised cumulatively throughout the programme and students will be encouraged to develop an independent understanding of which and what to utilise to achieve appropriate solutions to project requirements. A variety of methods are utilised across the course, teaching and learning is encouraged in a variety of different ways, these include and are not limited to: active participation via groupwork, critiques, practical workshops as well as individual research. An important aspect of learning will be evidenced through the availability and numerous opportunities for one to one tutorial time based upon student need.
Assessment methods
A range of methods will be used for the assessment of the visual, written and practical project work including tutor and peer group critique and during majority of projects delivered and summative feedback on submission of final design solutions asevidenced through a portfolio of creative work. Students will be required to reflect on their skill acquisition through their personal development plan. A variety of assessment methods are utilised across the course, these include and are not limited to: written submissions, independent market research reports, sketchbooks, final boards, portfolio and garment production.
C.Thinking Skills
Level One
  1. Analyse research information and develop investigative strategies
  2. Develop and demonstrate creativity in relation to practical problems
  3. Develop, demonstrate and express creativity and imagination
  4. Identify and explore a range appropriate media for practical solutions (inherent)
Level Two
  1. Demonstrate ability to research and appraise information relating to the Fashion Industries.
  2. Demonstrate an ability to analyse and combine research for practical solutions
  3. Debate the appropriateness of creative solutions to specific problems
  4. Demonstrate imagination, innovation and creative thinking to a range of abstract problems
  5. Evaluate and assess fashion design solutions
Level Three
  1. Apply diagnostic and creative skills and exercise judgement in the analysis of research in providing solutions to a variety of tasks
  2. Apply creative thinking to a range of complex problems across the broad spectrum of the Fashion Industries
  3. Source, critically analyse and evaluate information relating to the Fashion Industries.
  4. Illustrate the ability to analyse, evaluate and select a variety of creative solutions to abstract problems
  5. Demonstrate original, innovative and imaginative responses within the constraints of commercial practice

Teaching and Learning Methods
Cognitive skills are developed through practical work, tutorial seminar work and coursework projects. Practical and project work is designed to allow students to demonstrate achievement of all the learning outcomes in this category. A variety of methods are utilised across the course, teaching and learning is encouraged in a variety of different ways, these include and are not limited to: active participation via groupwork, critiques, practical workshops as well as individual research. An important aspect of learning will be evidenced through the availability and numerous opportunities for one to one tutorial time based upon student need.
Assessment methods
Students’ cognitive skills are formatively assessed at intermediary stages throughout each project and through final submission to the project requirements asevidenced through a portfolio of creative work. A variety of assessment methods are utilised across the course, these include and are not limited to: written submissions, independent market research reports, sketchbooks, final boards, portfolio and garment production.
D.Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
Level One
  1. Apply numerical skills in pattern adaptation
  2. Illustrate the ability to communicate through group project work
  3. Apply a range of writing skills for a variety of media
  4. Apply basic IT skills in presenting solutions
Level Two
  1. Select and apply appropriate written communication styles across a range of academic requirements
  2. Employ computer programs to enable presentation of design expression
  3. Select, justify, and apply appropriate methods of presentation and layout
  4. Demonstrate an ability to plan and manage time in respect of an increased work load
Level Three
  1. Apply numerical skills in relation to advanced level of Design Specification
  2. Further display an ability to solve complex problems and provide adequate creative / innovative solutions
  3. Critically analyse, plan and manage time and output to a standard required for professional practice
  4. Apply a level of written expertise across a wide spectrum of academic and professional situations

Teaching and Learning Methods
Transferable skills are embedded in the programme curriculum and are intrinsic within each module asevidenced through a portfolio of creative work. A variety of methods are utilised across the course, teaching and learning is encouraged in a variety of different ways, these include and are not limited to: active participation via groupwork, critiques, practical workshops as well as individual research. An important aspect of learning will be evidenced through the availability and numerous opportunities for one to one tutorial time based upon student need.
Assessment methods
Assessment of these skills will be through the written assignments and presentations linked to the module projects.
Key skills will be acquired via the visual, written and practical briefs of individual modules. Development of key skills will be throughout the programme and students will be encouraged to develop an independent understanding of which and what to utilise to achieve appropriate solutions to project requirements.
A variety of assessment methods are utilised across the course, these include and are not limited to: written submissions, independent market research reports, sketchbooks, final boards, portfolio and garment production.
13.Programme Structures* / 14.Awards and Credits*
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Credit rating
Level 3 / FS3101 FS3102
MD3219
FS3103 / Silhouette Development
Fashion Research
Business Venture Development
Eastern Fashion Collection / 20
40
20
40 / Bachelor Honours Degree
Requires 360 credits including a minimum of 120 at Level 3
Level 2 / FS2101
FS2102
FS2103
MD2219
FS2104 / Eastern Fashion in Context
Contextualising Fashion Direction
Computer Aided Fashion Drawing
Planning and Implementing Business Start-up
Eastern FusionRange / 20
20
20
20
40 / HE Diploma
Requires 240 credits including a minimum of 120 at Level 2 or above
Level 1 / FS1101
MD1021
FS1103
FS1102
FS1104
FS1105 / Colour and Trend Research
New Venture Creation
Traditional Techniques Explored
Fashion Illustration and Presentation Methods
Introduction to Global Contextual Studies
Design and Garment Realisation / 20
20
20
20
20
20 / HE Certificate
Requires 120 credits at Level 1 or above
15.Personal Development Planning
The development of a student’s individual profile and aspiration is embedded in the delivery of Eastern Fashion Design Programme to enable student’s future career aspirations within the Fashion Industry.
Modules are designed to allow negotiation of project direction, with individual, personal areas of interest being developed and encouraged. A large majority of the modules also include one-to one tutorials throughout the duration of the semester.
In Level 1 students are guided through tutorial PDP sessions to establish a personal audit of transferable skills against potential employability in the fields of Eastern Fashion Design. PDP will be covered in FS1105, Design and Garment Realisation by critical analysis and review.
In Level 2 students are encouraged through tutorial to set their own PDP targets focusing on targeted employability in Eastern Fashion Design. Students will also be involved in ‘live’ projects at level 2. PDP will continue through review, critical analysis and identification of individual strengths and weaknesses, this will be evidenced through the building of a strong portfolio of work.
In Level 3 students are expected to promote their own individuality and personal career direction in a professional manner for employment within the Creative and Cultural Industries. PDP is encompassed within silhouette development, students critically analyse the currency of signature and silhouette with relevance to the individuals work.
PDP is designed to;
  • Enable you to work towards the point you would like to be at on graduation
  • To help you acquire the skills needed for your chosen career
  • Evaluate your strengths and plan to deploy them in a range of situations at UCLAN and after graduation.

16.Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications, together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
Standard Entry:
Entry on to this and all other fashion courses validated by UCLan is through interview. Additionally we will normally expect applications to evidence a number of the following:
  • A minimum of 180 points at A level or equivalent
  • Art Foundation Course, or BTEC National Diploma in Fashion & Textiles.
  • Although Year 12 (AS) qualifications will be a useful indicator of potential, offers of places
will only be made against total achievement at the end of Year 13.
  • Applicants will be required to attend an interview with a comprehensive portfolio of their work showing evidence of creativity, drawing, use of colour, textile work, print, photography, figure drawing, plus sketchbook work and evidence of any garments made.
  • Evidence of Key Skills
  • Applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications, relevant work or life experience and who can demonstrate the ability to cope with and benefit from degree level studies are welcome.
  • If you have not studied recently you may be required to undertake an Access programme. For details of those offered by the University please contact Course Enquiries on 01772-892400.
International Entry: Equivalent international qualifications will be considered towards meeting the general entry requirements. Additionally, international students for whom English is not your first language, will be required to evidence an IELTS score or 6.0 or equivalent. Equivalences include:
  • TOEFL Written examination score of 550 plus a test of written English (at 4)
  • TOEFL Computer Equivalent score of 230
  • Proficiency in English (Cambridge) at Grade C or above
17. Key sources of information about the programme
  • Prospectus
  • School Publicity Literature
  • Burnley Publicity Literature
  • UCAS Fairs
  • Course Fact Sheet
  • UCAS web site

18.Curriculum Skills Map
Programme Learning Outcomes
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Core (CO), Compulsory (COMP) or Option (O) / Knowledge and understanding / Subject-specific Skills / Thinking Skills / Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
A1 / A2 / A3 / A4 / A5 / A6 / B1 / B2 / B3 / B4 / B5 / B6 / C1 / C2 / C3 / C4 / C5 / D1 / D2 / D3 / D4
LEVEL 1 / FS1101 / Colour and Trend Research / Comp / x / x / x / x
FS1102 / Fashion Illustration and Presentation Methods / Comp / x / x / x / x / x
FS1103 / Traditional Techniques Explored / Comp / x / x / x / x / x
MD1021 / New Venture Creation / Comp / x / x / x
FS1104 / Introduction to Global Contextual Studies / Comp / x / x / x
FS1105 / Design and Garment Realisation / Comp / x / x / x / x / x / x
LEVEL 2 / FS2101 / Eastern Fashion in Context / Comp / x / x / x / x / x / x
FS2102 / Contextualising Fashion Direction / Comp / x / x / x / x / x
FS2103 / Computer Aided Fashion Drawing / Comp / x / x / x / x
MD2219 / Planning and Implementing Business Start-up / Comp / x
FS2104 / Eastern FashionRange / Comp / x / x / x / x / x / x
LEVEL 3 / FS3101 / Silhouette Development / Comp / x / x / x / x / x / x
FS3102 / Fashion Research / Comp / x / x / x / x / x / x
MD3219 / Business Venture Development / Comp / x / x / x / x
FS3103 / Eastern Fashion Collection / Comp / x / x / x / x / x / x / x / x / x / x