Module overview
This module promotes your development of critical thinking through the analysis of visual and written material relevant to Textile Design. It also highlights the importance of reflection and analysis within creative practice.
It builds on the module Critical Writing and Thinking for Textiles 1, in that students have the experience and understanding of the expectations from the research process and producing the essay during semester 2 Part 2. It also builds on the Professional and Industry Context module in semester 1 Part 3 and should reflect the context and approach of your chosen textiles pathway advancing your ideas and research generated in your final collection.
Your output from this module will consist of a 3000-word illustrated essay, including 10 Harvard references equivalent to 500 words based on a selected theme related to your interests and textile practice.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- identify, select and draw upon a wide range of sources to inform and challenge your thinking
- utilise subject specific, library and digital resources effectively
- study independently and produce work to set deadlines
- communicate ideas effectively in writing
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- how research informed thinking helps advance self-initiated projects
- textile design practices, concepts and debates informed by professional, cultural and technological innovations evolving in this field)
- contemporary and historical contexts and their influence on the practice and theory of textile design
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- develop ideas by applying thinking and concepts informed by art, design and culture context relevant to your practice and discipline
- generate ideas and apply methods of enquiry, analysis and critical reflection for an intended context
Syllabus
This module will enable you to understand your practice from a theoretical perspective and focus your critical thinking. You will produce a 3,000 word illustrated essay, including 10 Harvard references equivalent to 500 words that recognises the importance of key ideas, and draws links between thoughts and information, helping to define your practiced based work.
You are expected to engage with a range of research and references supporting the development of your work in the final stage of your degree.
This should be accompanied by a bibliography with a selection of suitable visual and academic references.
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching methods include
- Introduction to the module
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Online support including blackboard
- Group discussions
Learning activities include
- Accessing appropriate library and online material
- Peer learning
- Independent study
- Group discussions
- Formative Self-evaluation
- Study skills Hub
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tutorial | 4 |
| Completion of assessment task | 36 |
| Wider reading or practice | 40 |
| Lecture | 10 |
| Seminar | 10 |
| Preparation for scheduled sessions | 25 |
| Follow-up work | 25 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
WSA Creative Services: Students can access a wide range of 2D and 3D printing and laser cut facilities..
Academic Integrity issues. http://library.soton.ac.uk/sash/what-is-academic-integrity
Harvard citing and referencing systems, including citethemright online resource. http://library.soton.ac.uk/sash/referencing
The Academic Skills Library page for study skills support. http://library.soton.ac.uk/sash
Blackboard. Blackboard http://blackboard.soton.ac.uk Panopto via Blackboard
Digital Learning resource for students to access digital support and tutorials. www.lynda.com
Textbooks
Moon, Jennifer (2006). Learning Journals: A Handbook for Reflective Practice and Professional Development. Routledge.
Barnard, Malcolm (1996). Fashion as Communication. Routledge.
Clarke. M. (2007). Verbalising the Visual: Translating art and design into words. Ava Publishing.
Francis, Pat (2009). Inspiring Writing in Art and Design: Taking a Line for a Write. Intellect Books.
Assessment
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Illustrated essay | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Illustrated essay | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Illustrated essay | 100% |