This module is designed for design students who wish to develop their digital skills in their practice. This module will enable students to acquire the skills and competencies to represent designs and ideas graphically using digital tools and software. Participants will develop a firm understanding of digital tools associated with their chosen design pathway. Learners will develop skills through a series of demonstrations, direct experience and focused reflection.

On completion, learners will have gained experience in navigating a range of industry standard digital tools with focused learning in their core pathways.

1. Identify professional practices and production processes for digital design

2. Recognise key theoretical principles, skills and technologies involved in the production of digital design

3. Transform analogue concepts into digital form

4. Prepare digital artwork, using a range of techniques and software, for both digital and print media

5. Apply key design principles, skills and technologiesin the production of digital designs

6. Produce a coherent body of design work using digital tools to a presentation standard

This module provides an overview of the role of design in contemporary society, and design methodologies to address the challenges faced by people and planet. Contemporary theories and principles of design including sustainable, universal and service design will be explored. Global strategies and reports pertaining to complex design problems will be referenced and innovative contemporary designers and their platforms will also be discussed.

1. Define a design problem in comprehensive terms and viewpoints.

2. Research, develop and evaluate alternative ideas and possible solutions to complex design problems

3. Write and present clearly articulated, factually supported, critical reflections on a topic from the lecture series employing academic methods of research and citation

4. Apply knowledge of design theory and principles to the analysis of case studies in both written and verbal presentations.

5. Interpret and critique the effectiveness of various design methodologies in addressing the issues that impactcontemporary society.

In this module, learners explore ideas through the process of design, concept development and 3D outcomes for fashion design. Learners will develop and advance aesthetic sensibilities through drawing and visualisation. Students will design, develop, and refine shapes and silhouettes for creative innovative outcomes that will be realised in fabric. Learners engage with fundamental and advanced aspects of creative pattern cutting and construction. Cognitive processes necessary to designers such as concept development, visualisations and problem-solving are applied. The content of this course is delivered through a series of lectures, textile lab-based workshops, tutorials and group critiques.

1. Demonstrate advanced enquiry, creativeunderstanding,and experimentation in the language of drawing.

2. Analyse and apply their findings logically and with selectivity to formulate design concepts.

3. Develop fashion drawings and technical flats from own designs.

4. Evaluateappropriateconstruction methods to realise in cloth, apparel and details to own design.

5. Illustratetheir designs, produce and present a body of work reflecting skills and know-how in the design process.

Surface print design encompasses the fashioning, decoration and embellishment of a wide variety of materials potentially suitable for use in the field of fashion and textiles, accessories, homewares and interiors.

The aim of this module is to give the Learner an understanding of surface design specifically as it applies to fashion and furnishing textiles. The module introduces the Learner to the processes and technical skills necessary to research, design fabric for fashion or interior context. Studio and workshop practice exposes the Learner to the methodologies and techniques relevant to the area. The process involves research, development and project resolution phase. The Learner develops a good understanding of current trends, colour awareness and contemporary design issues. This equips the Learner with the skills necessary to create their own capsule collection of designs and samples.

1. Demonstrate an ability to observe, gather visual information, reflect, and draw conclusions.
2. Research and display an awareness and position in contemporary surfacedesign practice.

3. Demonstrate an ability to respond to a set brief by engagement in workshop process, in debate, in seminars, tutorials and critiques.
4. Express an ability to think creatively and formulate from research gathered. Respond in a creative and personal way to a set brief, working with a level of autonomy.
5. Demonstrate good workshop practice and an awareness of Health and Safety issues pertaining to textile print design practice.
6. Achieve proficient technical standards from a range of specialist skills in surface design.

7. Evaluate personal learning, process and creative outcomes and identify needs within a structured learning environment whilst developing awareness of individual strengths within a broader creative sphere.

This module focusses on methods of yarn manipulation used to bring into being woven textiles (and their inherent decoration) suitable for use in fashion and interiors, accessories, homewares or other products designed for the domestic environment or architectural applications.

The aim is to give the Learner an understanding of weave as applied to fashion and furnishing textiles. The module introduces the Learner to processes and technical skills necessary to design, and produce fabric for fashion and interior contexts, via Studio and workshop practice. This module is concurrent with a drawing module which provides practical opportunities for developing relevant visual skills. The learner will be given a brief which will run for the duration of the module and is divided into two linked sections, Research Methodology/Development and Design Application.The module seeks to incorporate awareness of current trends in materials, colour and contemporary design issues. Thus the Learner will be enabled to create an individual collection of digital realisations, designs on paper and swatches of woven fabric.

1. Demonstrate an ability to observe, gather visual information, reflect, and draw conclusions
2. Research and illustrate an awareness and position in contemporary Textile design practice.
3. Demonstrate an ability to respond to a set brief by engagement in workshop process, in debate, in seminars, tutorials and critiques.
4. Display an ability to think creatively and formulate outcomes from research gathered. Respond in a creative and personal way to a set brief, working with a level of autonomy.
5. Demonstrate good workshop practice and an awareness of Health and Safety issues pertaining to Woven textile practice.
6. Achieve proficient technical standards within a range of specialist skills in the area of Woven design and practice
7. Evaluate personal learning, process and creative outcomes and identify own needs within a structured learning environment, and show a developing awareness of individual strengths within a broader creative sphere.

This module is an introduction to accessory design with an emphasis on experimentation of materials and techniques in contemporary embroidery, mixed media textiles, embellishment, use of traditional and new technologies. It provides the learner with the methodologies, skills and context to achieve outcomes using mixed-media, stitch and embellishment in designing and making accessories for fashion. It encompasses bespoke fine-craft, conceptual fashion and body art. This module will be delivered through a series of lectures, textile lab-based workshops, tutorials, and group critiques.

1. Generate visual research and gather information to build a body of research
2. Reflect on, draw conclusions and evaluate research
3. Demonstrate an ability to think creatively, by experimentation and responding in an original/personal way to brief
4. Respond to a set brief by engaging in workshops, in debate in seminars and tutorials and by articulating ideas and problems
5. Demonstrate skills of expression and communication through the medium of stitch and mixed media textiles, building on personal research

Work Based Learners will participate in a seminar series which will develop their theoretical knowledge, writing and presentation skills, while offering them the opportunity to apply this to active learning situations.

There will be an emphasis on preparing for independent research with a focus on methodologies that can be applied towards an Extended Essay for level 7 or onwards to a level 8 dissertation if they choose to progress to the Higher level BA stage.

The Seminar Series will commence with workshops delivered that respond to current trends in design theory, practice and research.

Learners may present topics based on their experiential learning while completing their professional practice and projects module.

Delivery will be fully online to accommodate remote placement of learners throughout the year.

1. Demonstrate ability to source and critically reviewpublished literatureon design theory and case studies,themes and issues in contemporary design.

2. Synthesise a review of literature with their own critical thinkingin awritten essayfully supported with academic referencing and illustrations

3. Deliver a Seminar Presentation of their researchto peers using current online presentation tools.Actively engage peers in discussion and participate and contribute todialogue during peer seminar presentations

4. Bring previous knowledge of design history and theoryto the analysis of the consequences and impact of historic practices oncontemporary design solutions

5. Source innovative international case studies of contemporary design that exemplify current theories and best practice

6. Contributeto group discourse in the online space in which the seminar series is delivered and present both written and presentation content in an e-portfolio along with other modules from level 7.

This module is designed for design students who wish to deepen their digital skills in the context of their practice. The module builds on the competencies learned Digital Tools 1, and prepares students for implementing modern digital skills in the workplace. This module will enable students to develop the skills and competencies to represent designs and ideas graphically using digital tools and software. Participants will develop a deep understanding of digital tools associated with their chosen design discipline. Learners will develop skills through a series of demonstrations, tutorials, direct experience and focused reflection.

On completion learners will have strengthened their competency in using a range of industry standard digital tools with focused learning in their core pathways.

Product Design – This module develops the learner's use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems and their application for the realisation of 2 and 3 dimensional images of design concepts. It employs currently used industry-standard software and stresses the value of computer based visual data to professional designers, particularly in respect to the speed of producing or updating visualisations, drawings, models and to their communication.

1. Recognise the relationships between design technology,production,the individual, society and the environmentwithin contemporary design practices.

2. Select appropriate techniques and software to transpose design ideas into digital form and environments.

3. Express solutions in response to scenarios through problem solving, experimentation and testing ideas within the digital environment.

4. Apply the features of design software to implement geometric concepts and principles.

5. Generate enhanced visualisations ofdesign conceptsusing industry-standardsoftware.

6. Prepare technical drawings and specifications in accordance with relevant standards.

7. Compose multimedia presentations which clearly express design information and embody design intentions.

This module normally involves a year long professional practice and/or project a design company, department or other organisation involved in design. Learners combine experience in the day-to-day operations of the organisation with projects selected to enhance the learners skills and provide benefits to the organisation. Some learners may be based on campus while carrying out their professional practice work. Learners can complete 26 weeks focused on an industry project or professional placement, or can complete a semester long project and a semester long professional practice.

1. Work as productive member of a team in a design company, department or other organisation involved in design.
2. Apply learning, working as a professional in the design sector
3. Analyse and solve real-world problems
4. Develop professional practice in project work – quality, deadlines, budgets etc.

This module involves a semester-long professional project (or projects) in a design discipline to be undertaken on campus. The project will provide learners with practical, hands-on experience with projects selected to enhance the learner's skills and problem-solving abilities to address real challenges and produce tangible outcomes. Undertaking professional projects on campus aims to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and real-world application by immersing students in a simulated professional design project setting.

1. Work independently or collaboratively towards the completion of project objectives.
2. Apply theoretical learning to practical problems in a design discipline.
3. Analyse and solve real-world problems.
4. Develop professional practice in project work i.e. communication, quality, deadlines, budgets.

This module involves a semester-long professional practice in a design company, department or other organisation involved in design. Learners combine experience in the day-to-day operations of the organisation with projects selected to enhance the learner's skills and provide benefits to the organisation. In addition to using practical skills in a real-world environment, students will develop valuable soft skills such as communication, collaboration, and problem-solving. Undertaking professional practice for industry provides learners with invaluable real-world experience, bridging the gap between academic learning and practical application.

1. Work as a productive member of a team in a design company, department or other organisation involved in design.
2. Apply theoretical learning to practical problems in a design discipline.
3. Analyse and solve real-world problems.
4. Develop professional practice in project work i.e. communication, quality, deadlines, budgets.