Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Liverpool School of Art & Design

Learning Methods

Practical
Tutorial

Module Offerings

7007MAFIR-SEP-MTP

Aims

To explore the boundaries of fashion through the development of an individual practical proposal that is evidenced by a significant body of work and supported by critical reflection and evaluation. To support the development of a self-directed and in-depth body of work appropriate to the student's selected field of study. To enable students to plan, organize and deliver a final exhibition of their major project or equivalent, through effective time and resource management, demonstrating a high level of critical engagement, creative achievement and appropriate practical and technical ability. To develop the students’ comprehensive understanding of the synergy between relevant theory and professional practice through a variety of presentation techniques including verbal and exhibition.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Evidence the production of and reflection upon a coherent and significant body of work that explores the boundaries of fashion
2.
Plan, implement and disseminate a public-facing exhibition of their Major Project at a professional level
3.
Articulate comprehensive self-reflection, critical analysis and in-depth knowledge of a personally selected area of fashion, in a variety of ways to evidence achievement at Masters Level and the capacity to engage in professional practice.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
The Major Project module reflects the summation of the Masters programme of study. Students will bring together all the skills that they have acquired on the programme to materialise an individual proposal through exhibition or equivalent, and developing a significant body of work that is supported by critical reflection and evaluation, in order to explore the boundaries of fashion. The Major Project module provides an opportunity for innovation, inspiration and critical creativity and encourages students to produce final work that may have real world impact. Students will have the opportunity to produce a substantial body of work that can be closely linked with their personal career/future aspirations. The kind of work expected should demonstrate a high level of conceptual thought and an acute awareness of current issues within the fashion industry. This should be reflected in the motivations behind the work, which in turn should be based in scholarly research and current topics of interest.
Module Overview:
The Major Project module builds on the research and inquiry carried out during the MA programme and represents the culmination of each students' individual proposed plan to execute the final masters' project. Interaction and collaboration with professionals and external agents within the creative sector will enable you to establish the necessary professional benchmarks to develop aesthetic and conceptual excellence in your execution of practical work. Rigorous investigation into advanced technical applications will be expected to produce work appropriate to masters' level study. You will have regular opportunities to discuss initial ideas through to product prototypes and final outcomes. You will be assessed via exhibition and/or show as well as viva voce.
Additional Information:
The Major Project module builds on the research and inquiry carried out during the MA programme and represents the culmination of each students' individual proposed plan to execute their final masters' project. Interaction and collaboration with professionals and external agents within the creative sector will enable students to establish the necessary professional benchmarks to develop aesthetic and conceptual excellence in their execution of practical work. Rigorous investigation into advanced technical applications will be expected to produce work appropriate to masters' level study. Students will have regular opportunities to discuss initial ideas through to product prototypes and final outcomes. Students will be assessed via exhibition and/or show as well as viva voce.

Assessments

Reflection
Presentation