unit 7 project briefing

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2. Course: BA (Hons) Textiles Year: Three Unit: BA7: Final Project 1: Research, development and reflection Project Title: Project Preparation Project 1 of 1 within this unit

3. Start Date: 03/10/11 Study Hours: 320 Submission Dates: 21/11/11 Draft research report 28/11/11 Studio practice

22. Work required for this project: Area of study Which Unit Assessment Requirement this work contributes to: A Learning Agreement Studio practice Body of studio work A body of studio work and supporting evidence of research Studio practice Body of studio work and research files. A draft research report (minimum 1000 words) Contextual Studies / Business and Professional Skills Research Report

23. Learning Outcome How you will be assessed: LO1: Demonstrate consistent knowledge and understanding of your subject area, making detailed reference to current and emerging practice We will be looking for breadth and depth in your references to contemporary practices in textiles and we will be looking at the scope and context of your project in relation to textile design practice, particularly through your Learning Agreement and draft Research Report. LO2: To identify issues or questions relevant to your subject and adopt established research methods, clear analysis and appropriate written and visual communication through a draft research report. We will be looking for a focused approach to ideas generation and evidence of how selection and development has been made. We will be looking for indications that you have identified research methods appropriate to your project, particularly through your supporting research for your studio work and draft Research Report.

24. Learning Outcome How you will be assessed: LO3: Evidence a clear understanding of contextual, historical and ethical concepts using research material from a variety of sources relevant to your own practice. We will be looking for documentation of movements, periods, designers, artists, visual work, concepts and issues that relate to your project and indications of their links and importance to your work, particularly through your draft Research Report. LO4: Plan your learning, using a range of techniques, references and approaches appropriate to your subject. We will be looking for an organised approach to planning through charts, schedules, mind maps, timelines, collation of information into appropriate folders, technical plans, costings, material sourcing, etc.

25. Learning Outcome How you will be assessed: LO5: Evaluate a diversified field of information and ideas in order to make informed judgments about appropriate questions and potential solutions to problems We will be looking for development of ideas using a range of information (technical, historical, theoretical, practical, etc) and how you have used the information to make decisions on how to take the project forward. LO6: Communicate creatively and appropriately to a variety of audiences using spoken word, text and images We will be looking for easily accessible, well organised and clearly labelled material in all of your submission. We will be looking at how easily we are able to follow your ideas and the relationships and approaches you have taken.

28. Research Report Guidelines