Undergraduate Programme Specification for BA Hons Printed Textile Design
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Final award |
BA Hons |
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Intermediate awards available |
Dip HE, Cert HE |
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UCAS code |
W232 |
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Details of professional body accreditation |
N/A |
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Relevant QAA Benchmark statements |
Art & Design |
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Date specification last up-dated |
October 2009 |
Contents
This programme specification contains the following sections:
- Programme summary
- Aims & learning outcomes
- Programme structure
- Teaching, learning& assessment strategies
- Quality and standard
- Further information
- Apply online
Profile section
The summary - UCAS programme profile
BANNER BOX:
Situated in the newest University Campus in London, BA (Hons) Printed Textile Design programme is a challenging and innovative discipline. Essential skills are taught and enhanced by links with industry which enable students to meet the diverse needs of the Fashion & Textile Industry.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students are selected on their suitability for the programme by interview and the submission of a portfolio. Applicants would normally have completed an Art and Design Foundation, GAD, or an appropriate BTEC, GNVQ or Access programme of at least one year's duration prior to joining the programme. Students with other relevant professional or life experience will also be considered, and should have a portfolio of visual and design communication.
Applicants should normally have five GCSE Grade C (minimum) in English and 4 other subjects.
Overseas applicants are required to show certificated evidence of qualifications and have an IELTS score of 6.0, with no single test being below 5.5, together with a portfolio of work (which must be submitted digitally.)
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
What is Printed Textile Design?
Printed Textile Design is an exciting and challenging new programme focusing on print design, encompassing a wide range of creative disciplines; print for interior space, fashion fabric design, product and home wear, through to gift wrap and accessories. The programme is staffed by practising designers with a broad range of experience in printed textiles for fashion and interior space, surface design and computer aided design packages.
Do you have an interest in...
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Programme structure
Level 1
Students are introduced to the core disciplines needed for surface design; visual research and communication, colour, design, prediction and forecasting, repeat structures, silk screen printing and dyeing, and CAD. Visits to museums and galleries, stores and companies are part of the level one programme. Practice is underpinned by the study of visual culture and its impact on design.
Level 2
The second year involves designing for fashion and interior space and home wear, gift wrap and accessories. All projects are designed to encourage and develop a strong individual identity. CAD and digital media is embedded into all modules with the opportunity to specialise in this area in a specialised module. Professional Practice teaches you about agents, freelancing, costing your designs, and sales methods, copyright and intellectual property and promotion.
Level 3
Build and consolidates the skills acquired in Levels one and two. Students tend to specialise in print for fashion or print for interior space. You will undertake a national or international competition set by industry, and have the opportunity to work with industry clients in special knowledge transfer projects. Students work with staff to negotiate their special area of focus, and a theoretical dissertation underpins your practice.
There is an opportunity at Level 2/3 for students to undertake an industry placement (this is negotiated on an individual basis according to students' requirements although it is not an assessed module).
Learning environment
Teaching and learning methods in the Fashion & Textiles Subject Area (Field) are varied. Most modules include lectures, seminars and tutorials, and some also involve student-led seminars or other forms of group work. Visits to museums, galleries and other relevant field work play an important part in the Textile Surface Design curriculum, and where appropriate there may be video and film screenings.
Teaching methods and learning outcomes of all Fashion & Textiles modules are commensurate with the level of study. Descriptions of the individual modules provide information of teaching formats, learning outcomes, assessment methods and relevant criteria.
Assessment
All work is assessed: summative assessment is given at the end of each module, formative assessment is given, in tutorials at the end of each module, and in the studio environment, and Professional Development and Planning (PDP) sessions. Assignments are verified by an External Examiner, double marked and moderated. There are feedback and appraisal mechanisms in place to encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning, reflect on their learning and progression. There are no exams.
Work experience/placement opportunities
Students may undertake an industrial placement in between level 2 and three. This is usually supported by staff working with the student to ensure appropriateness and validity. It is not an assessed part of the programme however, but students are encouraged to make use of contacts and networks to access a suitable company.
Project work
All assignments are problem based. Projects are either practical, i.e. answering a specific design brief responding to a given problem, (usually a visual outcome) or theoretical, i.e. have a written outcome. They are designed to enable and encourage students to develop individual, creative, academic potential and demonstrate individuality, flare and insight in research for printed textiles design.
There will be opportunities to work in groups or develop individually. Project work is an important part of the programme, and contributes fully towards the assessment.
Personal Development Planning
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IS THIS THE PROGRAMME FOR ME?
If you are interested in...
- Trend prediction and forecasting
- Visual research, drawing and graphic techniques
- Learning about the structure of the textile Industry
- Working with digital media and computer aided design
- Printing cloth using a wide variety of processes
- Learning about digital printing and traditional dyeing techniques
If you enjoy...
- A challenging and innovative programme of study
- Working with others - members of staff, visiting professionals from industry, and your peer group
- Being introduced to new concepts and ideas
- Using digital and web based technology
If you want...
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Your future career
- Printed Textile Designer
- Freelance Designer/Researcher
- Design Forecaster
- Cultural Industries
- Small Business initiative
- Entrepreneurial activities
How we support you
The University provides a comprehensive range of support services for students which includes: residential / student finance advice / careers advice / study skills development / IT learning resources. The programme provides strong personal tutor guidance and professional advice related to the practice and area in general. Visiting futurologists, researchers, and professionals will visit the programme regularly, and study trips to working environments (both UK and Europe) are important components.There are modules in research methods and practice, and an employability module in level 2 prior to the industrial placement. The University also provides an Employablity event with workshops seminars and visiting speakers You will have the opportunity to enter national and international competitions sometimes as part of the programme, and sometimes as extra to the curriculum.
Bonus factors
- Industry involvement
- Work with practicing designers
- Overseas study trip opportunity
- Placement opportunities
- Digital and traditional print facilities
- University of East London is well placed geographically, well connected with transport links - DLR tube and airport being close to the campus.
Outcomes section
Programme aims and learning outcomes
What is this programme designed to achieve?
This programme is designed to give you the opportunity to:
- Produce Printed Textile Design graduates equipped to play leading roles in print design, forecasting and the industry sector, and continuing professional development
- Produce resourceful and entrepreneurial creative practitioners
- Develop a broad knowledge and conceptual base in the field of textile print and surface design
- Explore the area of print for surface and textile in a range of traditional and digital techniques and varied visual research methods
What will you learn?
All learning outcomes are covered in the programme's single honours route and where Major, Joint and/or Minor is shown against a learning outcome, this confirms that the learning outcome is covered in the Major, Joint and/or Minor routes offered.
Knowledge
- Apply ideas and concepts to the design process (Maj/joint)
- Extend the visual vocabulary through research and observation (Maj/joint)
- Develop ideas through to print designs for interior space and fashion (Maj/joint)
Thinking skills
- Generate ideas and concepts for Printed Textile Design surface, (Maj/joint)
- individually and collaboratively, in response to set briefs (Maj/joint)
- Introduce critical thinking, reflection and evaluation through PDP (Maj/joint)
Subject-Based Practical skills
- Select test and make appropriate use of materials processes and environments (Maj/joint)
- Articulate ideas and concepts effectively (Maj/joint)
- Develop visual research to reflect originality and innovation in design (Maj/joint)
Skills for life and work (general skills)
- Manage time efficiently (Maj/joint)
- Acknowledge the work of others in terms of professionals and peer group (Maj/joint)
- Retrieve evaluate and manipulate information from a variety of sources (Maj/joint)
Structure section
The programme structure
Introduction
All programmes are credit-rated to help you to understand the amount and level of study that is needed.
One credit is equal to 10 hours of directed study time (this includes everything you do e.g. lecture, seminar and private study).
Credits are assigned to one of 5 levels:
- 0 - equivalent in standard to GCE 'A' level and is intended to prepare students for year one of an undergraduate degree programme
- 1 - equivalent in standard to the first year of a full-time undergraduate degree programme
- 2 - equivalent in standard to the second year of a full-time undergraduate degree programme
- 3 - equivalent in standard to the third year of a full-time undergraduate degree programme
- M - equivalent in standard to a Masters degree
Credit rating
The overall credit-rating of this programme is 360 credits.
Typical duration
The expected duration of this programme is 3 years when attended in full-time mode or 5 years in part-time mode. It is possible to move from a full-time mode of study to a part-time mode of study and vice-versa, to accommodate any external factors such as financial constraints or domestic commitments. Many of our students make use of this flexibility and this may impact on the overall duration of their study period.
How the teaching year is divided
The teaching year begins in September and ends in June but some programmes also allow students to join at the start of Semester B, in February. A student, normally registering for 6 modules in one year (3 modules in each Semester) would do so in a full-time attendance mode of study and a student registering for up to 4 modules in one year (2 modules in each Semester) would do so in part-time attendance mode of study.
What you will study when
The following are the core and optional requirements for the single and major pathways for this programme:
| LEVEL | TITLE | SKILLS MODULES | CREDITS | STATUS SINGLE | STATUS MAJOR | STATUS JOINT |
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1 | Visual Research for Textiles |
| 20 | Core | Core | Option |
1 | Visual Research Development for Print |
| 20 | Core | Core | Option |
1 | Fashion And Textile Futures Theory | Y skills for academic learning | 20 | Core | Core | Core* |
1 | Colour Prediction and Design |
| 20 | Core | Core | Option |
1 | Digital Print Technologies |
| 20 | Core |
| Option |
1 | Visual Theories: Fashion A Cultural Context |
| 20 | Core |
| Option |
2 | Interior Collection |
| 20 | Core | Core | Option |
2 | Fashion Collection |
| 20 | Core | Core | Option |
2 | Visual Theories: Pattern And Ornament |
| 20 | Core |
| Option |
2 | Print for Gift Wrap |
| 20 | Core | Option | Option |
2 | Print for Wall Covering |
| 20 | Core | Option | Option |
2 | Professional Practice | Y Employability | 20 | Core | Core | Core* |
3 | External Competition |
| 20 | Core |
| Option |
3 | Negotiated Practice: Preparation and Research |
| 20 | Core | Core | Option |
3 | Textile Futures and Sustainability | Y Research | 20 | Core** | Core** | Core*** |
3 | Negotiated Practice: Final Design Realisation |
| 40 | Core | Core | Option |
3 | Preparation for Industry |
| 20 | Core |
| Option |
- * - unless taken in other joint programme
- ** - you choose ONE of these skills modules
- *** - unless taken in other joint programme you choose ONE of these skills modules
Requirements for gaining an award
In order to gain an honours degree you will need to obtain 360 credits including:
- A minimum of 120 credits at level one or higher
- A minimum of 120 credits at level two or higher
- A minimum of 120 credits at level three or higher
In order to gain an ordinary degree you will need to obtain a minimum of 300 credits including:
- A minimum of 120 credits at level one or higher
- A minimum of 120 credits at level two or higher
- A minimum of 60 credits at level three or higher
In order to gain a Diploma of Higher Education you will need to obtain at least 240 credits including a minimum of 120 credits at level one or higher and 120 credits at level two or higher
In order to gain a Certificate of Higher Education you will need to obtain 120 credits at level one or higher.
In order to gain an Associate Certificate you will need to obtain a minimum if 20 credits at level one or higher
In order to gain a Foundation Degree you will need to obtain a minimum of 240 credits including:
- A minimum of 120 credits at level one or higher
- A minimum of 120 credits at level two or higher
(A foundation degree is linked to a named Honours degree onto which a student may progress after successful completion of the Foundation degree.)
Degree Classification
Where a student is eligible for an Honours degree, and has gained a minimum of 240 UEL credits at level 2 or level 3 on the programme, including a minimum of 120 UEL credits at level 3, the award classification is determined by calculating:
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The arithmetic mean of the best 100 credits at level 3 |
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2/3 |
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The arithmetic mean of the next best 100 credits at levels 2 and/or 3 |
× |
1/3 |
and applying the mark obtained as a percentage, with all decimals points rounded up to the nearest whole number, to the following classification
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70% - 100% |
First Class Honours |
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60% - 69% |
Second Class Honours, First Division |
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50% - 59% |
Second Class Honours, Second Division |
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40% - 49% |
Third Class Honours |
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0% - 39% |
Not passed |
Assessment section
Teaching, learning and assessment
Teaching and learning
Knowledge is assessed by
- Proposals Essays and written reports
- Research and research findings
- Application of information
Thinking skills are assessed by
- Concepts solutions and arguments
- Processes: research, design and investigation
- Development of ideas through outcomes
Practical skills are assessed by
- Presentations and the use of technology
- Visual imagery and design outcomes
- Exhibition and display of work
Skills for life and work (general skills) are assessed by
- Meeting deadlines and working with others
- Time management
- Acknowledging the work of others (professional and peer group)
- Retrieval, evaluation and manipulation of information from various sources
Assessment
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Quality section
How we assure the quality of this programme
Before this programme started
Before the programme started, the following was checked:
- there would be enough qualified staff to teach the programme;
- adequate resources would be in place;
- the overall aims and objectives were appropriate;
- the content of the programme met national benchmark requirements;
- the programme met any professional/statutory body requirements;
- the proposal met other internal quality criteria covering a range of issues such as admissions policy, teaching, learning and assessment strategy and student support mechanisms.
This is done through a process of programme approval which involves consulting academic experts including some subject specialists from other institutions.
How we monitor the quality of this programme
The quality of this programme is monitored each year through evaluating:
- external examiner reports (considering quality and standards);
- statistical information (considering issues such as the pass rate);
- student feedback.
Drawing on this and other information, programme teams undertake the annual Review and Enhancement Process which is co-ordinated at School level and includes student participation. The process is monitored by the Quality and Standards Committee.
Once every six years an in-depth review of the whole field is undertaken by a panel that includes at least two external subject specialists. The panel considers documents, looks at student work, speaks to current and former students and speaks to staff before drawing its conclusions. The result is a report highlighting good practice and identifying areas where action is needed.
The role of the programme committee
This programme has a programme committee comprising all relevant teaching staff, student representatives and others who make a contribution towards the effective operation of the programme (e.g. library/technician staff). The committee has responsibilities for the quality of the programme. It provides input into the operation of the Review and Enhancement Process and proposes changes to improve quality. The programme committee plays a critical role in the quality assurance procedures.
The role of external examiners
The standard of this programme is monitored by at least one external examiner. External examiners have two primary responsibilities:
- To ensure the standard of the programme;
- To ensure that justice is done to individual students.
External examiners fulfil these responsibilities in a variety of ways including:
- Approving exam papers/assignments;
- Attending assessment boards;
- Reviewing samples of student work and moderating marks;
- Ensuring that regulations are followed;
- Providing feedback through an annual report that enables us to make improvements for the future.
Listening to the views of students
The following methods for gaining student feedback are used on this programme:
- Module evaluations
- Student representation on programme committees (meeting 6 times year)
- Student/Staff consultative committee (meeting 3 times a year
Students are notified of the action taken through:
- circulating the minutes of the programme committee
- providing details on the programme notice board
- providing details on UEL plus
Listening to the views of others
The following methods are used for gaining the views of other interested parties:
- Annual student satisfaction questionnaire
- Questionnaires to former students
Further Information section
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Where you can find further information
Further information about this programme is available from:
- The UEL web site
- School of Architecture and the Visual Arts web Pages
- The student handbook
- Module study guides
- UEL Manual of Regulations and Policies
- UEL Quality Manual
- Regulations for the Academic Framework
- UEL Guide to Undergraduate Programme
Apply online
Admission Requirements
Students are selected on their suitability for the programme by interview and the submission of a portfolio. Applicants would normally have completed an Art and Design Foundation, GAD, or an appropriate BTEC, GNVQ or Access programme of at least one year's duration prior to joining the programme. Students with other relevant professional or life experience will also be considered, and should have a portfolio of visual and design communication.
Applicants should normally have five GCSE Grade C (minimum) in English and 4 other subjects.
Overseas applicants are required to show certificated evidence of qualifications and have an IELTS score of 6.0, with no single test being below 5.5, together with a portfolio of work (which must be submitted digitally.)