314Z0053 HISTORY OF ART AND FASHION 2022/2023

Java Python HISTORY OF ART AND FASHION

TERM 123

Unit Abbreviation  (where applicable)	HAF	Reference Code / Unit Code	314Z0053
Course(s)	BA (Hons) Fashion Design BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Womenswear BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Menswear BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Marketing BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Accessories
Course Year/ Level	Year 1 / Level 4
Academic Year	2022/2023

1. GENERAL INFO • PROGRAMME AIMS & STRUCTURE

Course Overview (Plan of Study)

2. GENERAL INFO • UNIT FOCUS

Brief Description

The Unit  HISTORY OF ART AND  FASHION  is designed to  paint a broad picture of the evolution of Art and Dress from the Renaissance to the end of the 20th century. Students will explore the relationship between artistic movements and the development of dress and trends within a wider social, cultural, historical and political framework.

The element of Dress is taught in terms of cut and construction, the development of fabrics and materials, colours, trends, jewellery design, footwear, hair and makeup and compared with the modern and contemporary interpretation of the style. representing that period.

The students are able to draw parallels between artistic movements and the history of costume and are able to interpret them in a contemporary way, and to recognise them in recent fashion.

This Unit enhances the students’ learning skills in order to translate an historical fashion style into a contemporary interpretation, raising the awareness of proportion, construction, materials, colours, aesthetic and style.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:

LO1. Select and apply the relevant research methods to analyse the meaning of a work of art or dress in their cultural context.

LO2. Discuss the findings of an individual research in a coherent and relevant written form, using Harvard Referencing System.

LO3. Reflect on the development of fashion styles through history.

LO4. Recognise fashion styles in combining historical and contemporary images.

Breakdown – Student Learning Activity

 

Assessment • Essential Information

Element 1	Element 2
1000 Word Reflective Journal, Visual Research Folder	2000 Word Written Essay, Visual Research Folder
40%	60%
LOs Assessed: LO3, LO4	LOs Assessed: LO1, LO2

Detailed Assessment Brief

Element 1: Assessment (summative) 40% : 1000 Word Reflective Journal, Visual Research Folder

●    Submission Modality: tbc

●    Hand-in Date: 21st March 2023

Students will be required to present:

1000 Word Reflective Journal

• A 1000-word reflective journal which demonstrates students’ reflection and evaluation on how lectures and learning activities contribute to the development of their learning and thinking process, including personal reflections on how the history of fashion is influencing contemporary styles.

Visual Research Folder

• A visual research folder to illustrate the understanding of style. analysis. This should include images of both historical and contemporary interpretations of the periods analysed from the beginning of the academic year to the end of the second term.

(The 1000 Word Reflective Journal and the Visual Research Folder will be submitted at the end of Term 2)

The Reflective Journal and Visual Research Folder must be uploaded on Turnitin on 21st March 2023 by 5pm: DO NOT leave it to the last minute to upload.

Element  2: Assessment  (summative)  60%  :  2000  Word  Written  Essay,  Visual Research Folder

●    Submission Modality: tbc

●    Hand-in Date: 12th June 2023

Students will be required to present:

2000 Written Essay

• A 2000-word written essay focused on a topic approved by the tutor, incorporating material from each aspect of the programme as the results of individual research.

Visual Research Folder

• A visual research folder to illustrate the understanding of style. analysis. This should include images of both, historical and contemporary interpretations of the periods analysed during the third term