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What will I learn on this module?
‘Fashion Industrial Placement’ will offer you the opportunity to complete a minimum of 24 weeks in the fashion industry, gaining experience in one or more placements. This opportunity affords you a broad insight into how industry operates, its differing market levels and consumer profiles. Being part of a team in a Fashion Company means a greater understanding of design processes; product development and range planning, price points, production processes and lead times. Through your industrial work experience, you potentially gain an understanding of the importance of comparative product analysis; brand image, packaging and labelling, traditional/digital retail, marketing and promotion. By undertaking placement(s), you develop a greater awareness of fashion, contemporary culture and trends and to advance your visual and verbal communication skills. The experience of applying your academic studies in a real work environment will help you to develop a confident and professional attitude and make informed decisions about your future fashion career. In this ‘Fashion Industrial Placement’ module you will keep a digital diary of your learning and professional experience; documenting your new skills and knowledge acquired from your Placement(s).
During this 12 month period you are expected to complete a minimum of 24 weeks. The weeks can run consecutively or as a series of individual placements throughout the year. If you are unable to complete or secure an enterprise or industrial work placement, an alternative industry-focused placement brief will be set. Additionally, a minimum term shorter than 24 weeks may be allowed, should the University implement 'emergency'/mitigating measures, in response to Covid-19 or other significant changes in the operating environment.
What will I learn on this module?
‘Fashion Industrial Placement’ will offer you the opportunity to complete a minimum of 24 weeks in the fashion industry, gaining experience in one or more placements. This opportunity affords you a broad insight into how industry operates, its differing market levels and consumer profiles. Being part of a team in a Fashion Company means a greater understanding of design processes; product development and range planning, price points, production processes and lead times. Through your industrial work experience, you potentially gain an understanding of the importance of comparative product analysis; brand image, packaging and labelling, traditional/digital retail, marketing and promotion. By undertaking placement(s), you develop a greater awareness of fashion, contemporary culture and trends and to advance your visual and verbal communication skills. The experience of applying your academic studies in a real work environment will help you to develop a confident and professional attitude and make informed decisions about your future fashion career. In this ‘Fashion Industrial Placement’ module you will keep a digital diary of your learning and professional experience; documenting your new skills and knowledge acquired from your Placement(s).
During this 12 month period you are expected to complete a minimum of 24 weeks. The weeks can run consecutively or as a series of individual placements throughout the year. If you are unable to complete or secure an enterprise or industrial work placement, an alternative industry-focused placement brief will be set. Additionally, a minimum term shorter than 24 weeks may be allowed, should the University implement 'emergency'/mitigating measures, in response to Covid-19 or other significant changes in the operating environment.
How will I learn on this module?
The skills you potentially learn and develop from ‘Fashion Industrial Placement’ will be through being an integral part of a professional team. Working closely with your line manager and colleagues you will develop a greater understanding of company structures and processes. Undertaking a responsible role and working to critical deadlines will help you acquire time management skills and a professional attitude. Being part of a team will help you become more proficient in communicating your ideas, both visually and verbally. This type of experiential activity engages critical self-awareness and encourages reflection and autonomy. Additionally, enterprise placement students will develop the interpersonal skills and knowledge needed relevant to their own business idea.
How will I learn on this module?
The skills you potentially learn and develop from ‘Fashion Industrial Placement’ will be through being an integral part of a professional team. Working closely with your line manager and colleagues you will develop a greater understanding of company structures and processes. Undertaking a responsible role and working to critical deadlines will help you acquire time management skills and a professional attitude. Being part of a team will help you become more proficient in communicating your ideas, both visually and verbally. This type of experiential activity engages critical self-awareness and encourages reflection and autonomy. Additionally, enterprise placement students will develop the interpersonal skills and knowledge needed relevant to their own business idea.
How will I be supported academically on this module?
• The project is introduced at a briefing session, where it is fully explained and explored by both staff and students.
• The lead Module Tutor will be available to answer queries in relation to the module via email and opportunities to meet you whilst on industrial placement. Further formal academic support is provided via information posted on the eLearning portal, which can be accessed on a range of devices.
• Administrative and Academic Placement Co-ordinators will aid your transition from university to the work place and offer support throughout your placement. Studio tutorials provide feedback on your project work, your progression on the module and offer direction on how to develop your work further, including guidance for student-led independent learning.
• During this period of study you will be required to maintain regular contact with Academic staff through telephone tutorials or visits.
• Learning materials for this module are available on the university eLearning Portal, including the module documentation, announcements, presentations, reading list and timetable.
• Additional study skills materials and workshops, that are available through Skills Plus at http://nuweb2.northumbria.ac.uk/library/skillsplus/topics.html?l3-0.
• Academic Language Skills (ALS) is available for international students.
• Students requiring additional support are advised to contact their Guidance Tutor for advice, who will be able to refer them to the relevant university services for specialist support regarding their personal circumstances.
How will I be supported academically on this module?
• The project is introduced at a briefing session, where it is fully explained and explored by both staff and students.
• The lead Module Tutor will be available to answer queries in relation to the module via email and opportunities to meet you whilst on industrial placement. Further formal academic support is provided via information posted on the eLearning portal, which can be accessed on a range of devices.
• Administrative and Academic Placement Co-ordinators will aid your transition from university to the work place and offer support throughout your placement. Studio tutorials provide feedback on your project work, your progression on the module and offer direction on how to develop your work further, including guidance for student-led independent learning.
• During this period of study you will be required to maintain regular contact with Academic staff through telephone tutorials or visits.
• Learning materials for this module are available on the university eLearning Portal, including the module documentation, announcements, presentations, reading list and timetable.
• Additional study skills materials and workshops, that are available through Skills Plus at http://nuweb2.northumbria.ac.uk/library/skillsplus/topics.html?l3-0.
• Academic Language Skills (ALS) is available for international students.
• Students requiring additional support are advised to contact their Guidance Tutor for advice, who will be able to refer them to the relevant university services for specialist support regarding their personal circumstances.
What will I be expected to read on this module?
All modules at Northumbria include a range of reading materials that students are expected to engage with. The reading list for this module can be found at: http://readinglists.northumbria.ac.uk
(Reading List service online guide for academic staff this containing contact details for the Reading List team – http://library.northumbria.ac.uk/readinglists)
What will I be expected to read on this module?
All modules at Northumbria include a range of reading materials that students are expected to engage with. The reading list for this module can be found at: http://readinglists.northumbria.ac.uk
(Reading List service online guide for academic staff this containing contact details for the Reading List team – http://library.northumbria.ac.uk/readinglists)
What will I be expected to achieve?
Knowledge & Understanding:
3. Demonstrate a progressed knowledge of Fashion industry practice principles through the undertaking/completion of an industrial placement experience(s).
9. Understand the relationship between creative and commercial requirements through completion of your industrial placement.
Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:
8. Produce and communicate a digital presentation of your placement(s) experience with distinguishable skill, application and presentation.
Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):
2. Evaluate your own progress; exercise an enhanced level of self-criticism and analysis in respect of completing an industrial placement experience(s).
5. Demonstrate effective employability skills including organisational and project management through the completion of an Industrial placement(s).
What will I be expected to achieve?
Knowledge & Understanding:
3. Demonstrate a progressed knowledge of Fashion industry practice principles through the undertaking/completion of an industrial placement experience(s).
9. Understand the relationship between creative and commercial requirements through completion of your industrial placement.
Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:
8. Produce and communicate a digital presentation of your placement(s) experience with distinguishable skill, application and presentation.
Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):
2. Evaluate your own progress; exercise an enhanced level of self-criticism and analysis in respect of completing an industrial placement experience(s).
5. Demonstrate effective employability skills including organisational and project management through the completion of an Industrial placement(s).
How will I be assessed?
This is a Pass / Fail module.
You will receive regular formative feedback on your reflective digital diary through the course of the 12 month period from tutors.
Summative assessment
By collecting a variety of evidence/outputs from the learner via presentation in week 1:
- Your Placement Employer(s) will be asked to
provide documented feedback on your internship.
- Completion of your placement will be reviewed in conjunction with the MLOs to assess the learning
achieved during your placement experience.
- Upon return to University you will communicate
your experience in a presentation to your peers
that captures your placement learning (100%).
tutors will assess the learner’s overall performance holistically with a pass/fail.
Verbal feedback will be provided following
summative assessment.
If a student is unable to complete an industrial placement an alternative industry-focused project brief will be issued.
Course info
UCAS Code W230
Credits 120
Level of Study Undergraduate
Mode of Study 4 years with placement
Department Northumbria School of Design
Location City Campus, Northumbria University
City Newcastle
Start September 2022 or September 2023
Our Campus based courses starting in 2022 and 2023 will be delivered on-campus with supporting online learning content. We continue to monitor government and local authority guidance in relation to Covid-19 and we are ready and able to adjust the delivery of our education accordingly to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff.
On-campus contact time is subject to increase or decrease in line with any additional restrictions, which may be imposed by the Government or the University in the interest of maintaining the health and safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors. This could potentially mean increased or fully online delivery, should such restrictions on in-person contact time be required.
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