ISM5018 FASHION ART AND CULTURAL CONTEXTR

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Unit code	ISM5018	Level	5
Unit title	FASHION, ART AND CULTURAL CONTEXT	Credit value	30
Courses on which the unit is taught	BA (Hons) Fashion Design BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Marketing BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Accessories	ECTS Credits	15
		Notional learning hours	300
Pre-requisites	N/A	Co-requisites	N/A
Common/Core/Elective	Core	Teaching Period	Term 1 - Term 3

1. Unit description

The unit Fashion, Art and Cultural Context will introduce you to a comprehensive critical analysis and evaluation of fashion intended as a socio-cultural global phenomenon and provide you with the theoretical knowledge necessary to interpret fashion practices in relation to art movements and other cultural manifestations. Taught across three terms, the unit will adopt a diachronic approach to the study and evolution of fashion practices since the Industrial Revolution; nonetheless, whenever appropriate it will also adopt a thematic approach aiming at exploring the relationship established between fashion, art, and the cultural framework within which these operate. On completion of the unit, you will have attained a sense of the cultural and global dimension of the fashion industry, together with the challenging yet close relation it has established with art and have developed an informed sensibility with regards to all the above.

2. Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:  ULO1 Apply Harvard conventions of referencing (texts and visuals) to a rigorously structured and well researched academic essay. (LLO3/LLO7) ULO2 Formulate critical judgements about the work of current practitioners in their discipline and related areas of practice. (LLO2) ULO3 Use a variety of secondary research methods to analyse and interpret contemporary fashion practices. (LLO1)

3. Learning and teaching methods

The Teaching and Learning Strategy consists of lectures, seminars, and tutorials. Lectures are used to communicate key theories and practices of the subject.  Seminar groups are used to discuss current affairs and industrial issues, often via case studies. Formative assessment and feedback are provided between weeks 4 and 6 of T2 and T3.  Directed study takes the form. of research and practical activities and discussions outside of class. Field visits and guest lecturers are drawn upon to enhance your learning.  All module materials are made available to you via the School’s VLE.

Learning hours
Directed learning	150 hours
Directed Study	60 hours
Summative Assessment	90 hours ISM5018 FASHION, ART AND CULTURAL CONTEXTR
Guided/Self-guided learning	150 hours
Total	300 hours

4. Assessment and relative weightings

Element 1 Assessment (summative) 40%: Submission Modality: Turnitin Hand-in date: 14/03/2024 Formative Assessment: hand in to your Tutor during lesson 14 (No Turnitin submission) Indicative Content:  1500 Word Reflective Journal  A 1500 word written essay supported by visual references, in which students demonstrate their ability to identify and select relevant sources and to critically interpret, evaluate and juxtapose the contributions of subject specific practitioners. a sound understanding of the relation between fashion, art and the cultural context needs to be demonstrated. ● Students will write a 1500-word academic essay on a topic set by their tutor. ● The essay must be supported by visual references, placed appropriately in the body of the text to illustrate key points that they are making. ● The essay must be presented as an academic and visual unified body of work. ● In this essay, students must demonstrate their ability to identify and select relevant sources of information about the work of creative practitioners in fashion and to critically interpret and evaluate that information in relation to the chosen topic. ● Students must use their own words to write this essay – any words from other sources must be presented as quotes and fully referenced, but they should only use a quote when it is essential to a point they are making. ● Students must reference all sources of information, using Harvard Referencing style. https://regents-uk.libguides.com/c.php?g=696502&p=5000475 ● Through this essay, students must demonstrate a sound understanding of the relationship between fashion, art, and the wider cultural context in which they operate and evolve. ● The essay must have a cover sheet that includes students' name, number, programme, and class number, as well as the title of the essay itself. ● The essay must have a reference list and a bibliography at the back. ● Please structure the essay in an academic manner – - Introduction - Main body of the essay (presenting ideas in a linear way, to build a logical argument) - Conclusion - References -     Bibliography Element 2 Assessment (summative) 60%  Submission Modality: Turnitin Hand-in date: 06/06/2024 Formative Assessment: hand in to your Tutor during lesson 24 (No Turnitin submission) Indicative Content:  3000 Word Written Essay A 3000-word written essay supported by visual references, in which students investigate a fashion manifestation that bears a strong connection with art. The piece must strictly conform. to the conventions of the Harvard referencing system and demonstrate the student’s ability to integrate the learning acquired throughout the three teaching terms into a coherent argument. A sound understanding of the relation between fashion, art and the   cultural context needs to be demonstrated. ● Students are required to write a 3000-word academic essay about an aspect of fashion that bears a strong connection with art, agreed by their tutor. ● The essay must be supported by visual references, placed appropriately in the body of the text to illustrate key points that they are making. ● The essay must be presented as an academic and visual unified body of work. ● In this essay, students must demonstrate their ability to identify and select relevant sources of information about the work of creative practitioners and to critically interpret and evaluate that information in relation to the essay topic. ● Students must reference all sources of information, using Harvard Referencing style. https://regents-uk.libguides.com/c.php?g=696502&p=5000475 ● Students must use your own words to write this essay – any words from other sources must be presented as quotes and fully referenced, but they should only use a quote when it is essential to a point they are making. ● Through this essay, students must demonstrate their ability to integrate the learning gained through the three terms in this unit into a coherent point of view. ● Students must show a sound understanding of the relationship between fashion, art, and the wider cultural context in which they operate and evolve. ● The essay must have a cover sheet that includes the student's name, student number, programme and class number, as well as the title of the essay itself. ● The essay must have a reference list and a bibliography at the end