MASTER OF DESIGN (DESIGN PRACTICE: FASHION AND TEXTILES)
PROGRAMME NOTES 2013 -14
SCHOOL OF DESIGN, THE GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART
Inner cover image: Julie White (work in progress) 2013
WELCOME MASTER OF DESIGN (DESIGN PRACTICE: FASHION AND TEXTILES)
Textile-led Fashion Designers are more concerned with the surface (print, embroidery, decoration) or structure (weave, knit) of the fabric in a garment and tend to think more in two dimensions when designing. Silhouette led designers are more concerned with the shape, cut, outline and construction of a garment and tend to think more in three dimensions when designing.
Welcome to The Glasgow School of Art and the Department of Fashion and Textiles. We are delighted you have chosen to study with us and hope you will enjoy your time at GSA. The vibrancy of the city of Glasgow and the dynamic environment afforded by the School of Art provides the perfect backdrop to study Fashion and Textiles in Scotland.
An everyday example might be the difference between an Aran jumper and a tailored jacket. In an Aran jumper (textile led) it is the decorative effect of the cables and the structure of the knit which ‘leads’ the garment. Also, the textile and garment are created and considered simultaneously. In a tailored jacket (silhouette led) it is the shape, cut outline and construction which ‘leads’ the garment. Also, the textile and garment are created and considered separately.
The MDes in Fashion + Textiles at The Glasgow School of Art is an advanced skills postgraduate programme designed to meet the ambitions of motivated Fashion or Textile Graduates who wish to extend, develop and hone their individual ‘design signature’ The programme attracts and welcomes two ‘types’ of Fashion Design Student, each with a characteristically different approach. One can broadly be described as ‘Textile (or surface) led’ with a design approach considered to be from the ‘Textileoutwards’. The other can broadly be described as ‘Silhouette (or shape) led’ with a design approach considered to be from the ‘Silhouette-inwards’.
Jimmy Stephen-Cran Programme Leader and Head of Department
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Image: Masako Morioka, Technical drawing (detail) 2012
CONTENTS MASTERS OF DESIGN (DESIGN PRACTICE: FASHION AND TEXTILES) PROGRAMME NOTES 2013 -14
WELCOME RESOURCES
PROGRAMME
ACADEMIC PRACTICE
REFERENCE
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TIMES
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WORKSHOPS
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HEALTH + SAFETY
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COMMUNICATION
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PROGRAMME AIMS + DELIVERY
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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
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STAGE ONE: ORIGINATION + INVESTIGATION
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STAGE TWO: EXPERIMENTATION + PROGRESSION
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STAGE THREE: EVALUATION + RESOLUTION
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LEARNING & TEACHING METHODS
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ATTENDANCE
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ACADEMIC OFFENCES
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ASSESSMENT
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GRADUATE DEGREE SHOW + PROMENADE
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
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FURTHER INFORMATION
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PEOPLE ACADEMIC STAFF, MDES FASHION + TEXTILES Jimmy Stephen-Cran
Programme Leader
j.stephen-cran@gsa.ac.uk
Juliet Dearden
Pattern Cutting Tutor
j.dearden@gsa.ac.uk
Alan Gallacher
Studio Tutor / Exit Portfolio Tutor
a.gallacher@gsa.ac.uk
Helen McGilp
Design Process Tutor / Exit Portfolio Tutor
h.mcgilp@gsa.ac.uk
NOTES Academic staff work part-time. Appointments will be arranged in advance. It is not always possible to see academic staff at points other than timetabled sessions due to meetings or other GSA business. If you need to speak to a member of staff urgently, please contact via email to arrange an appointment.
ACADEMIC STAFF, DEPARTMENT OF FASHION + TEXTILES Jimmy Stephen-Cran
Head of Department
j.stephen-cran@gsa.ac.uk
Leigh Bagley
Subject Leader - Knit
l.bagley@gsa.ac.uk
Elaine Bremner
Subject Leader - Weave
e.bremner@gsa.ac.uk
Helena Britt
Subject Leader – Print / UG Pathway Coordinator
h.britt@gsa.ac.uk
Chloe Highmore
Lecturer - Print / Lecturer Year 1
c.highmore@gsa.ac.uk
Shonagh Kay
Lecturer - Fashion
s.kay@gsa.ac.uk
Mairi Mackenzie
Research Fellow
m.mackenzie@gsa.ac.uk
Susan Telford
Subject Leader - Embroidery
s.telford@gsa.ac.uk
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TECHNICAL SERVICES STAFF, DEPARTMENT OF FASHION + TEXTILES Sean Black
Senior Technician / CAD & Reprographics Technician
s.black@gsa.ac.uk
Christie Alexander
Knit Technician
c.alexander@gsa.ac.uk
Chantal Balmer
Weave Technician
c.balmer@gsa.ac.uk
Fiona Glen
Embroidery Technician
f.glen@gsa.ac.uk
Leony Mayhew
Fashion Technician
l.mayhew@gsa.ac.uk
Sarah Milne
Print Technician
s.milne@gsa.ac.uk
Annabel Sharp
Knit Technician
a.sharp@gsa.ac.uk
Heather Shields
Weave Technician
h.shields@gsa.ac.uk
NOTES Masters students are encouraged to make contact with the relevant Technician as early as possible in the design process, and keep in touch regarding progress. It may not be possible to accomodate short-notice requests.
CONTACT TUTORS / PASTORAL SUPPORT
CENTRE FOR ADVANCED TEXTILES
Students can approach any tutor to discuss issues of a personal nature or general welfare that may be affecting academic progress. Pastoral Appointments can also be arranged with staff as required.
Students on the Programme also have access to the Centre for Advanced Textiles (CAT). CAT was established in 2002 and is housed within the School of Design. The remit of CAT is to provide cutting edge facilities for textile design education, a research centre to investigate the aesthetic, technical and commercial opportunities presented by digital technology and a commercial service to industry and individuals in order to generate income.
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TIMES TERM DATES Induction Week
Monday 9 September 2013
Friday 13 September 2013
Term 1
Monday 16 September 2013
Friday 31 January 2014
Term 2
Monday 3 February 2014
Friday 23 May 2014
Term 3
Monday 26 May 2014
Friday 5 September 2014
A timetable covering each Stage of the academic year can be found on the MDes F+T Studio wall and on the MDes F+T VLE (in the “Timetables” section). Holidays and other important dates are noted on these. Due to the intensive nature of the Programme, holidays are not permitted during Term time. The GSA Term Dates for Academic Session 2013/14 can be found at: http://www.gsa.ac.uk/about-gsa/key-information/term-dates Please note that the dates and timetabled sessions may be subject to change as the academic session progresses. Any changes will be communicated through the VLE and Email.
BUILDING OPENING TIMES (SKYPARK) Monday – Friday
08.00 – 23.00
Saturday
09.00 – 23.00
Sunday
10.00 – 16.00
Failure to leave the building by the stated time or attempts to access the building outwith the stated opening hours may result in late opening privileges being removed for all students. Buildings are normally closed on bank holidays and mid-term holidays and students do not have access on these days.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS Wednesday afternoons are designated as ‘non-teaching’ across GSA to allow staff to attend School meetings or staff briefings. Students should not consider this “an afternoon off”. You should continue to work in the studio or workshops or use the time for directed or self-directed study. Technical support may not always be available on a Wednesday afternoon, as technicians use this time for maintenance of equipment and ordering stock.
STUDIO CULTURE Students are strongly encouraged to work in the studio and workshops and use these as their base. The benefits of studio working encourages the peer group dynamic and enriches the overall student experience. Students who build communities of practice report significantly enhanced learning. Use of designated studio spaces is monitored across the Fashion + Textiles Department. Students are expected to make the studio their base. 06
WORKSHOPS ACCESSING WORKSHOPS OUTWITH FASHION +TEXTILES Access to other workshops at GSA may be negotiated if, after discussion with academic staff, it is deemed appropriate to your work. A list of the Technical facilities across GSA and the process for accessing these is available on the Department VLE under “Technical Support”. Fees for materials used in other workshops will be charged for locally.
F+T WORKSHOP ACCESS The workshops within the Department of Fashion +Textiles are supervised from 09.00 – 17.00 daily. Any variance from these times will be posted within that workshop area. Students may use the workshops unsupervised, provided they have undertaken the relevant Health & Safety induction. Booking systems operate in the workshop areas – speak to the technician responsible for the area if you require assistance in booking space or equipment.
SIGNING OUT OF EQUIPMENT/ YARN It is the responsibility of each student to look after any equipment signed out in their name. Any items not returned will be charged to the student.
Technical workshops are managed by Technical Services. Within the Department of Fashion + Textiles each workshop is looked after by one full-time or two part-time technicians. Sean Black is the Senior Technician and any workshop matters should be directed to him in the first instance.
MATERIALS STORE Stocks a range of basic fabrics and yarns WORKSHOP FEES Workshop fees for consumables used within Fashion + Textiles are payable on an annual basis. The range of items covered under this fee can be found on the Departmental VLE. The amount payable for 2013-14 is £145.00. Sean Black will contact you regarding arrangements for payment. Please contact him if you have any queries.
16 Sep - 22 Nov
Mon, Wed, Fri
11:30 – 12:00
6 Jan - 7 Mar
Mon – Fri
11:30 – 12:00
31 Mar - 13 Jun
Mon – Fri
11:30 – 12:00
16 Jun - 5 Sep
By arrangement
11:30 – 12:00
NOTE REGARDING DETAILS LISTED HERE All of the times and access arrangements listed in these notes are correct at the time of printing. However, please note that with the move to the Garnethill Campus, workshop, studio and equipment access may be subject to change. All changes (whenever they take place) will be communicated through the VLE and Email as early as possible. Please make every effort to stay informed of any changes.
UNPAID BILLS Students will not be permitted to graduate if they have any unpaid bills in any area of GSA.
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HEALTH + SAFETY LONE WORKING / OUT OF HOURS POLICY The purpose of the policy is to ensure the safety and security of individuals who need to work outside normal working hours. In order to achieve this, anyone in a school building after 17:30 must be registered on the ‘Late Working Reader’ located at or near each building entrance.
FIRST AIDERS / ACCIDENT REPORTING Department First Aiders are listed on the Fashion + Textile notice boards. First Aid boxes are kept next to the technicians’ office. All accidents should be reported to Sean Black.
More information relating the Lone Working Policy can be found on the VLE under Registry 13/14 > Academic Calendar > Student Conduct > 3.3.10 Lone Working and Out of Hours Policy.
FIRE DRILLS / EVACUATION At the Skypark Campus, the fire alarm is tested every Monday at 10:00 and between 13:00 – 14:00 every Thursday. There is no need to leave the building during a test. If the alarm sounds for longer than 1 minute you must leave all belongings and exit the building immediately via the nearest fire exit and congregate at the designated point.
WORKSHOPS Students are not permitted to use equipment unless they have completed the necessary Health & Safety induction /training. • Equipment marked ‘red’ is to only to be used by the Technician. • Equipment marked ‘amber’ can be used by students after they have completed an induction, but only with technical supervision between the core hours of 09:00 – 17:00. • Equipment marked ‘green’ can be used by students without supervision after they have completed an induction. Equipment not to be used after 17:00 is locked.
Regulations for Fire Drills/Evacuation will be posted in the new buildings following the move to the Garnethill Campus. Please ensure that you familiarise yourself with the fire drill and evacuation procedures at your earliest opportunity.
STUDIOS Please ensure the Studio is kept clean and tidy and all food is disposed of in the bins provided. Do not leave valuables unattended. The School cannot accept liability for the theft, loss or damage of any such property. When using spray paint or spray mount please use the spray booth (located on 4th Floor, Skypark - please check location after move to Garnethill).
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COMMUNICATION OPPORTUNITIES TO FEED BACK VIEWS GSA and the Department of Fashion + Textiles consider the views and opinions of the students to be important and there are several formal and informal ways that your views are sought. • Students can speak to staff informally in the studio, or via email. • The Design Process Portfolio (DPP) is another route whereby useful opinions and concerns can be communicated • Questionnaires may also be used as a way of gathering student feedback.
EMAIL Email and the VLE are the main methods of communicating information to students. You should ensure you check your email and check the VLE daily. Tutorial times and workshops will be posted as early as possible. However, changes at short notice can happen on occasion. Student email accounts can be accessed online at the following address: http://webmail.gsa.ac.uk. Login details and passwords can be obtained from the Library Computer Centre. You can set up your GSA email account to forward mail to a personal address if you prefer to receive email this way. The storage capacity of your GSA email is relatively small compared to your personal account. It is advisable to regularly delete items you no longer require (you must delete the deleted items) and avoid sending large email attachments. If you need to send large images please use Dropbox, WeTransfer or a similar application.
Student Staff Consultative Committee Meetings (SSCC Meeting) are held three times per year. Class representatives are nominated by each year group. These Student Reps should speak to their peers in advance of the SSCC Meeting and bring any items that the cohort would like to be raised. Reps should also report back to their peers on items discussed.
More information relating to email and the Usage Policy can be found on the VLE under Registry 13/14 > Academic Calendar > Student Conduct > 3.3.12 Use of Email
The Board of Studies within the School of Design meets three times per year and a Student Rep from each department attends this. Any issues that cannot be resolved at the level of SSCC or that the Design School should be aware of will be taken to the Board of Studies. Students are represented via the President of the Students’ Representaitive Council (SRC) who is a member of all GSA committees.
VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT (VLE) The VLE can be accessed at vle.gsa.ac.uk. This is used by the F+T Department to make announcements e.g. tutorial times, exhibition openings, professional practice lectures and general department information. Please ensure you check the VLE regularly.
WIFI There is WIFI access in the MDes F+T Studio accessible via Skypark-GSA using the password “design11”. This is primarily for checking email and accessing the Internet. Please be considerate of others and do not use this resource to download huge files or watch films etc as this slows the download speed for everyone else.
You will also find copies of all timetables, course briefs, technical notes, handouts, links and sourcing information. It is important that you are able to access the VLE, so if you are experiencing any problems, please let a member of staff know.
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Image: Julia MacLean, DPP2 (detail), 2011-12
PROGRAMME AIMS + DELIVERY PROGRAMME AIMS The programme offers each student the opportunity to: • gain advanced skills and knowledge within a determined Fashion context • challenge, analyse, and interpret their individual design process and apply, present and communicate those findings in a purposeful and effective manner • make objective judgements alongside a personal philosophy in relation to the issues raised by their individual fashion concerns • recognise, understand and develop their individual creative identity and locate an appropriate fashion context for their skills • acquire the professional skills and qualities required for continued professional and personal development, including independent learning, self-direction, decision making, initiative and personal responsibility.
CORE RESEARCH AND ELECTIVES The MDes Timetable indicates the timing for Core Research and Elective sessions. Students will need to allocate additional time to undertake the work requirements as needed. Handins for Studio, DPP and Core/Elective studies often occur in the same week. – It is important that you plan your time for each Stage as early as possible. Extensions will not be granted where you have failed to manage your time.
STUDENT - STAFF CONTACT TIME Contact time may be with academic or technical staff and may include individual tutorials, group tutorials, briefings, lectures and demonstrations in workshops. Contact time will vary during the term and the academic year depending on the nature of the work you are undertaking. You will normally see an academic member of staff for one tutorial per week and this may be individually or as part of a group. Students are expected to attend tutorials and workshops on time and with the necessary preparation work, materials or equipment. Students are expected to take an active role in individual or group tutorials.
The Programme has three stages over one year: STAGE 1 – ORIGINATION AND INVESTIGATION STAGE 2 – EXPERIMENTATION AND PROGRESSION STAGE 3 – EVALUATION AND RESOLUTION
TUTORIAL NOTES Tutorial notes are a record of the key areas of discussion; specifically the future development of studio work. It is important that each student writes-up their own notes following each session. This will support understanding of design progress and clarify direction. In addition, staff will forward written feedback as required.
STUDIO PROJECT BRIEFS Briefs are issued at the start of projects and include Aims, Learning Outcomes, Work Requirements and Timetables, and should be referred to frequently during the project. Project Briefs are posted onto the VLE following the Briefing session. Reading lists and online resources are identified to encourage students to use study time effectively. Briefs include a suggested timetable for students (highlighting key dates) to assist effective time management.
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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE SCOTCAT CREDIT
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
STAGE 1
COURSES
CRD
EXIT
60
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PG Cert.
CRD
LEVEL
EXIT
Studio Practice 1: Origination + Investigation
30
Design Process Portfolio 1: Origination + Investigation
15
Core Research Skills
15
TOTAL CREDITS
STAGE 2
LEVEL
COURSES Studio Practice 2: Experimentation + Progression
30
Design Process Portfolio 2: Experimentation + Progression
15
Elective
15
TOTAL CREDITS
(60)
120
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PG Dip.
STAGE 3
COURSES
CRD
LEVEL
EXIT
11
Masters
TOTAL CREDITS
Studio Practice 3: Evaluation and Resolution
30
Design Process Portfolio 3: Evaluation and Resolution
15
Exit Portfolio
15
(60)
180
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STAGE 1
Studio Practice
INVESTIGATE RESEARCH PART 1 • Preparation of a critical assessment of the current fashion market place alongside an historical perspective • Substantial body of in depth design research PART 2 • Experimentation and development of ideas • Conceptual and practical investigation including production methods versus design intentions
Technical Skills Classes
Practical skill classes in moulage, pattern cutting, sewing skills, garment construction, fully fashioning (as appropriate) take place throughout Stages 1 and 2.
Practice Seminars
(typically once per Stage) Practitioners invited to share aspects and experience of the Fashion profession.
DPP Sessions
(typically weekly) Seminars, tutorials and support relating to the Design Process Portfolio (DPP)
Core Research Skills
(typically one day per week)
Work Requirements
• Substantial body of coherent investigative research and sampling • DPP 1 Submission • Elective 1 Submission
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STAGE ONE: ORIGINATION + INVESTIGATION (PG CERT)
The overall purpose of Stage 1 is to introduce students to a broad range of core skills appropriate for postgraduate study and the value of understanding and communicating their individual design process. Stage 1 also allows students to undertake a substantial body of design research including drawing, 2D/3D exploration and experimentation which will inform their Fashion Collection development and to research and visually present contemporary and historical perspectives relating to individual Fashion interests.
LEARNING OUTCOMES - STAGE 1 To successfully complete this stage students are required to demonstrate: • an understanding of current Fashion contexts and historical perspectives associated with individual fashion interest • an understanding of, and ability to communicate their individual design process • an understanding of the conceptual and practical requirements associated with developing a Fashion Collection • an awareness of their individual design hand writing and its potential for fashion application • professional skills such as independent learning, selfdirection, decision making, initiative and personal responsibility.
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STUDIO PRCTICE 1: ORIGINATION + INVESTIGATION
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STAGE 2 COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT During Stage 2 the key textile pieces and/or silhouette ideas will be prepared to scale and be presented as either moulage, toile or garment shell to establish the fundamental look from which the remainder of the collection will be developed. Studio Practice
The viability of the samples and or silhouette ideas will also be critically assessed at this stage in terms of manufacture and in terms of the balance of the overall final collection. • Preparation of key samples and samples of garment finish • Moulage/toile development • Perfection of toile
Technical Skills Classes
Continue throughout Stage 2
Practice Seminars
(typically once per Stage) Practitioners invited to share aspects of the Textiles/Fashion profession.
DPP Sessions
(typically three per Stage) Sessions relating to the DPP – critique, briefing and tutorials.
Core Research Skills
(typically one day per week)
Work Requirements
• Key samples and/or silhouettes perfected toile(s) and final collection proposal. • DPP (Component2) submission. • Elective Submission
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STAGE TWO: EXPERIMENTATION + PROGRESSION (PG DIP)
SS CE + O 2: PR IO ON L TI GN O SI TF TA ION DE POR EN ESS M R RI PE ROG P EX
(P ELE a r t CTI of VE C AF )
STUDIO PRCTICE 2: EXPERIMENTATION + PROGRESSION
The overall purpose of Stage 2 is to enable students to develop skills of self evaluation and reflection through the analysis of their individual design process using empirical data and methods. Stage 2 also allows students to explore the potential of their initial experiments from Stage 1 and the conceptual versus practical processes associated with individual Fashion Collection development.
LEARNING OUTCOMES - STAGE 2 To successfully complete this stage students are required to demonstrate: • an individual approach to two and three dimensional design skills appropriate for fashion development and application • a considered understanding of, and ability to present and communicate their individual design process • insight and direction in relation to their individual Fashion interests • knowledge of the conceptual and practical issues associated with designing a Fashion Collection • practiced professional skills including independent learning, self-direction, decision making, initiative and personal responsibility.
STAGE 3 FINAL COLLECTION – RESOLUTION AND MANUFACTURE A cohesive final collection of outfits or accessories will be resolved and produced – appropriate to a determined fashion context. Studio Practice
The Final Collection will be displayed on live models for final assessment. The Final Collection should display innovation in concept and realisation. • Collection interpretation and manufacture • Styling of collection
Practice Seminars
(typically once per Stage) Practitioners invited to share aspects of the Fashion profession.
DPP Sessions
(typically twice per Stage) Sessions relating to the DPP – critique, briefing and tutorials.
Exit Portfolio
(equivalent to one day per week)
Work Requirements
• Final Collection (including styling) • DPP (component 3) • Exit Portfolio
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STAGE THREE: EVALUATION + RESOLUTION (MASTERS)
LEARNING OUTCOMES - STAGE 3 To successfully complete this stage students are required to demonstrate: • expert skills and knowledge within a determined Fashion context • a challenging analysis, interpretation and application of their individual design process, articulately presented and communicated • objective judgements as well as a personal philosophy in relation to the issues raised by their fashion interests • recognition and understanding of their individual creative identity and an appropriate fashion context for their ideas • discerning professional skills and qualities required for continued professional and personal development including independent learning, self-direction decision making, initiative and personal responsibility.
SS CE O 3: PR IO + L GN O ION N SI TF T O DE POR LUA UTI L A EV ESO R E XI T PO RT FO
STUDIO PRCTICE 3: EVALUATION + RESOLUTION
The overall purpose of Stage 3 is to allow students to practice a professional level of skill in communication, presentation and critical understanding. Stage 3 also allows students to demonstrate an original response to their individual Fashion interests through the cohesive resolution, manufacture and styling of a Fashion Collection and Exit Portfolio.
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LEARNING & TEACHING METHODS Briefing
This takes place at the beginning of a project or a course. The brief is discussed and this is an opportunity for students to ask questions and to clarify aspects of the project or course.
Cause for Concern
Is issued when a student is not meeting work requirements or attending timetabled sessions. Registry will be notified if issues or concerns are not rectified within a stated period of time.
Critique
Facilitated sessions allow each student to present their work, offering and receiving feedback. This provides an opportunity for dissemination of practice, self-evaluation, and peer-learning.
Formative Assessment
Feedback given in the form of a Record of Assessment that provides an indication of performance and levels of attainment reached up until that point or at the end of a project or course.
Group Meeting
An organisational meeting between staff and students or students and students, relevant to a project or event.
Induction
An introduction to a resource.
Lecture
A formal presentation given by staff or visiting speaker.
Pastoral Appointment
A meeting available to students with a member of academic staff to discuss issues of a personal nature or relating to general welfare which may be effecting their academic progress. Pastoral appointments are timetabled for all new students within the department. Appointments can also be arranged with staff as necessary.
Peer Evaluation
Completed by a student about another student in relation to group tasks within a project.
Record of Assessment
Written feedback at either formative or summative assessment points.
Review
The presentation of work in progress or completed work. This may take place on a one-to-one basis with staff or involve a group. External parties may be present if relevant to the project.
Self-Directed Study
Independent and self-managed learning is an important part of the Masters Programme, supported through Tutorials and ongoing guidance as required. This approach allows for the development of individual thought and process. Careful management of time and resources is an important aspect.
Self Evaluation
Completed by a student providing an opportunity to reflect on their work and progress.
Summative Assessment
The final point of assessment, an official grade is issued from Registry.
Technical Demonstration
Learning through the observation of a technical process normally demonstrated by a member of technical staff.
Technical Workshop
Learning through the observation and practice of a technical process.
Tutorial
A reflective and critical discussion to provide feedback about work in progress. This may take place on a one-to-one basis with staff or involve a group.
Tutorial Feedback Note
Records key areas of discussion specifically the future development of studio work. This should be recorded by both the student and Tutor.
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ATTENDANCE Students are expected to attend all timetabled sessions, and registers will be taken at each of these. Core studio hours are 09:00 – 17:00, with timetabled sessions taking place between 10:00 and 17:00. Studios are open in the evenings and weekends (see opening times P6). However, students must adhere to the Lone Working / Out of Hours Policy (see GSA Policies Repository P28).
unsatisfactory and the Head of Department will instruct Registry to issue a formal warning letter. In extreme cases of absence, a department may then decide to invoke the regulation relating to the Termination of Programmes. In this case the Registry will issue a formal letter of notification. The School is required to inform the immigration authorities if a student who is subject to immigration control misses 10 teaching sessions or is otherwise absent without authorisation for more than two weeks. Teaching sessions include tutorials, seminars, critiques, demonstrations and any other form of prescribed interaction with staff.
Holidays are not permitted during term-time. Non-attendance is taken seriously and will result in a Cause for Concern being issued. If non-attendance continues to be an issue Student Records/Registry will issue a warning letter. More information can be found on the Registry 2013/14 section of the VLE.
More information can be found on the VLE under Registry 13/14 > Academic Calendar > Student Conduct.
Tutorial appointments, workshops or lectures will not be repeated or rescheduled. Students are expected to attend these sessions on time, fully prepared and with all required preparation work or equipment.
MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES Mitigating Circumstances are defined as Illness or other unforeseen adverse personal circumstances during the assessment period that can be shown to have materially affected a student’s preparation for assessment and/ or performance. If you are experiencing any mitigating circumstances that you believe are affecting your attendance or performance, you are encouraged to speak to a member of staff.
ABSENCE If you are ill or for any other reason cannot attend a timetabled activity, please contact Clare Cannon (F+T Secretary) on 0141 353 4731, before 10:00 in order that the message can be passed to the relevant member of staff.
In the event that a Programme Leader is aware that a student may have mitigating circumstances, that knowledge shall not affect the marking of the student’s work. The work should be marked according to its academic standard, and assumptions should not be made about what a student might have achieved under different circumstances. You will have the opportunity to submit evidence of mitigating circumstances for consideration by the exam/progression board. For further information on mitigating circumstances please see Examination Board Policy. http://www.gsa.ac.uk/about-gsa/key-information/academiccouncil-policies/academic-policies/
Periods of absence due to illness covering a period of up to 5 days must be covered by either a self-certified form (obtainable from the Registry) or by a medical certificate. Periods of absence of more than 5 days must be covered by a medical certificate. All certificates should be submitted to the Registry immediately and not to Tutors or departmental administration staff. Every student is expected to achieve a 95% attendance in relation to the formal teaching sessions. Where a student’s attendance falls below 75%, and the absences are not explained by certified illness or other mitigating circumstances, that student’s attendance will be considered to be 21
ACADEMIC OFFENCES Lack of referencing, inadequate referencing or representing the ideas /work of others as your own are offences taken seriously by The Glasgow School of Art. Get informed on these issues. - Do not let carelessness or lack of understanding affect your performance.
FURTHER INFORMATION The Glasgow School of Art Policy on Academic Misconduct can be found at: http://www.gsa.ac.uk/media/495864/academic_ misconduct_policy_october_2012.pdf More information on Referencing and Plagiarism, and how to avoid it can be found on the GSA InfoSMART resource: http://www2.gsa.ac.uk/library/infosmart/infosmart-cite/ infosmart_05.htm
PLAGIARISM In its Academic Misconduct Policy, Glasgow School of Art defines plagiarism as “the submission or presentation of work, whether intentionally or unintentionally, which is not your own. This includes: •
Copying or using quotations from the published or unpublished work of other people, whether published in textbooks, articles, the internet, or in any other format, where the quotations have not been clearly identified as such by being placed in quotation marks and acknowledged.
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Using another person’s words or ideas that have been slightly changed or paraphrased to make them look different from the original.
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Summarising another person’s ideas, judgements, diagrams, figures, or computer programs without reference to that person in the text and the source in the Bibliography [or other referencing mechanism].
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Using the services of commercial essay banks or ghost writers.”
Academic offences such as plagiarism can lead to serious consequences, including formal reprimand, reduced mark, cancellation of marks or even disqualification from the degree.
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ASSESSMENT FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT / FEEDBACK Students will receive written or verbal formative feedback during individual or group tutorials. Formative feedback offers constructive and supportive review of ongoing performance, identifies strengths and weaknesses and gives advice on future direction. A ‘Cause for Concern’ can be issued at any point and highlights any performance concerns and/or risk of failure alongside required ‘Actions’.
EXTENSION REQUEST If you are unable to submit work for assessment on the hand-in date you may apply for additional time to submit via an extension. Applications should be made to the relevant Academic staff in advance of the submission deadline – you will be given a form to complete for this purpose and at this point can also seek advice/support from academic staff as necessary. Acceptable criteria for extensions are: medical, bereavement or other significant mitigating circumstances. Supporting documentary evidence will be required where appropriate (e.g. signed medical certificate from your doctor). If you are in any doubt about whether or not your circumstances are suitable for an extension, please ask.
SELF-EVALUATION At various points students will be asked to complete a selfevaluation form. This is an opportunity to reflect on the strengths and weaknesses in the work and identify areas that need to be addressed.
LATE SUBMISSION PENALTIES If you are unable to submit work for assessment on the hand-in date (and are not eligible for an extension) marks will be deducted on a sliding scale for every working day that it is late, as follows:
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT Summative assessment evaluates work submitted at the end of a project against the Learning Outcomes for the relevant Courses. The final grade for each Stage is determined by aggregation of grades for each Course in that Stage. At the end of Stage One, the Studio and DPP submissions are assessed internally and these marks are moderated by the Programme Leader. At the end of Stage Two, the Studio and DPP submissions are assessed internally and these marks are moderated by the Programme Leader. The work is then moderated by the Design School Graduate Moderation Panel.
1 day late:
3 code of assessment points deducted
Each additional day late:
1 code of assessment point deducted
Over 10 days late:
Not Accepted
ACADEMIC PENALTIES Assessment points may be deducted for incomplete submissions of work. Refer to assessed outputs on the project brief to ensure you submit all the work required.
At the end of Stage Three, the Studio, DPP and Exit Portfolio submissions are assessed internally and these marks are moderated by the Programme Leader. The work is then moderated by the Design School Graduate Moderation Panel, the MDes Fashion + Textiles External Examiner and the Design School External Examination Panel.
INTERNAL RETRIEVAL (STAGES 1 & 2 ONLY) If you fail or do not submit work for a specified assessment point you will be offered the option of an Internal Retrieval to be submitted at a later specified date (in addition to your other course work). If you do not pass the Internal Retrieval or fail to submit it by the deadline, the original mark will be the one used in the end of year assessment when marks are submitted to Registry for the Exam Board. Grades for Internal Retrievals will be capped at C3.
A candidate will be eligible for the award of the degree on obtaining a grade point average of 12 (equivalent to C3) or above in the taught courses, with at least 75% of these credits at grade D3 or better. End of year summative grades are issued by Registry.
FURTHER INFORMATION The Glasgow School of Art Code of Assessment can be found at: http://www.gsa.ac.uk/media/812356/gsa-code-ofassessment-september-2013.pdf
RESUBMISSION OPPORTUNITIES If you have failed in any Course at the end of the year, you will be given a further opportunity via a Re-submission issued by Academic and Student Records (Registry). 23
GSA MARKING SCHEMA Progression
Secondary Bands + Aggregation Scores
Primary Grade Gloss
Secondary Band
Aggregation Score
Excellent
1 2 3 4 5
22 21 20 19 18
Exemplary range and depth of attainment of intended learning outcomes, secured by discriminating command of a comprehensive range of relevant materials and analyses, and by deployment of considered judgement relating to key issues, concepts and procedures.
Very Good
1 2 3
17 16 15
Conclusive attainment of virtually all intended learning outcomes, clearly grounded on a close familiarity with a wide range of supporting evidence, constructively utilised to reveal appreciable depth of understanding
Good
1 2 3
14 13 12
Clear attainment of most of the intended learning outcomes, some more securely grasped than others, resting on a circumscribed range of evidence and displaying a variable depth of understanding
Satisfactory
1 2 3
11 10 9
Acceptable attainment of intended learning outcomes, displaying a qualified familiarity with a minimally sufficient range of relevant materials, and a grasp of the analytical issues and concepts which is generally reasonable, albeit insecure
Weak
1 2 3
8 7 6
Attainment deficient in respect of specific intended learning outcomes, with mixed evidence as to the depth of knowledge and weak deployment of arguments or deficient manipulations
Poor
1 2 3
5 4 3
Attainment of intended learning outcomes appreciably deficient in critical respects, lacking secure basis in relevant factual and analytical dimension.
2 1
Attainment of intended learning outcomes markedly deficient in respect of nearly all intended learning outcomes, with irrelevant use of materials and incomplete and flawed explanation.
0
No convincing evidence of attainment of intended learning outcomes, such treatment of the subject as is in evidence being directionless and fragmentary.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Very Poor
H
No Credit
CR
Credit Refused
1 2
0
Primary verbal descriptors for attainment of Intended Learning Outcomes
Failure to comply, in the absence of good cause, with the published requirements of the course or programme.
* The Secondary Band indicates the degree to which the work possesses the quality of the corresponding descriptor. 1: High; 2: Medium; 3: Low 24
GRADUATE DEGREE SHOW + PROMENADE Following completion of the academic Programme, the Glasgow School of Art presents an exhibition of selected work by graduating students. In addition to this Graduate Degree Show (GDS), the MDes Fashion + Textiles Programme presents a Promenade (‘salon show’) of the Masters Final Collections.
These presentations take place following the final assessments and publication of results by Student Records. They are not part of the assessment process or work requirements of the Programme. It should be noted that the GDS is a curated ‘capsule’ exhibition, and the Promenade has a selection process. As such, inclusion of work is not guaranteed.
Image above: Ye Li, DPP2 (detail), 2010-11 Previous page: :MDes Promenade 2012 (showing detail of collection by Mar铆a Paula Bar贸n Aristizabal)
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Colour Analysis
Accurate observation, recording and translation of the proportions of colour and qualities of colour in your research.
Colour Exploration
The investigation and development of your colour research and analysis for fashion or textile design.
Colour Research
Visual information you gather to work from specifically for colour and qualities of colour.
Concept
The overall idea or theme around which a project is developed.
Contextual Awareness
Visual examples and knowledge of current, market and or historical fashion or textile design in relation to your concept, project or design ideas.
Critical Judgement
Your ability to reflect, reason, evaluate and make decisions.
Design Exploration
The investigation, analysis and development of your research and drawing into two-dimensional (2D) and or three-dimensional (3D) design ideas.
Drawing
Observing, recording and interpreting the qualities evident in your research that you want to work with using appropriate media. For example drawing could be used to describe colour, line, tone, proportion, pattern, texture, shape, form, volume, composition and scale.
Fashion Illustration
Visual communication of garments and or look, silhouette, mood, pose, styling, fabric qualities etc.
Line-Up
An informative drawing which communicates all of the garments in a fashion collection or a physical line up of a completed collection or collection in development.
Material Exploration
Technical investigation and exploration through materials.
Outcome
The bringing together of design, colour, material and or technical exploration into resolved design conclusions.
Primary Research
Firsthand information you gather to work from and or create relating to a concept or project.
Responsible Working
Consideration of others and your working environment, including health and safety. Accountability for your learning and actions.
Secondary Research
Existing supporting information relevant to your concept or project obtained from non-primary sources.
Specification Drawing
A linear technical drawing (sometimes referred to as flats), which communicates details of a garment (such as measurement, seam lines, stitch details etc).
Technical Exploration
The investigation, analysis and recording of technical enquiry and processes to support the execution of design ideas.
Time Management
How you manage your time to meet deadlines, complete projects and meet programme requirements.
Verbal Communication
How you convey, present and evaluate your ideas verbally.
Visual Communication
How you convey, present and evaluate your ideas visually.
Visualisation
How you convey what your textile ideas are for.
Visual Research
Visual information you gather to work from relating to a concept or project. This can be from primary or secondary sources.
Written Communication
How you convey, present and evaluate your ideas in writing. 27
FURTHER INFORMATION OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION AND LINKS
These Programme Notes contain a lot of Programme-related information, but should not be considered comprehensive. Please use the links listed to access further information. Please contact a member of Programme staff if you have any queries.
PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION Further details of the Programme Structure, Aims and Learning Outcomes can be found here: http://www.gsa.ac.uk/ media/139226/mdes_fashion_and_textiles_programme_ specification.pdf
A PDF copy of this document is available on the VLE. The digital document can be used to adjust text size and for clickthrough web links.
GSA SECTION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW ACADEMIC CALENDAR http://www.gla.ac.uk/media/media_238051_en.pdf REGISTRY It is recommended that students read the information contained in the Registry: 13/14 page of the VLE: vle.gsa.ac.uk > Registry 13/14 > Academic Calendar GSA POLICIES REPOSITORY Details of GSA policies can be found on the web address: http://www.gsa.ac.uk/about-gsa/key-information/academiccouncil-policies LIBRARY & LEARNING RESOURCES http://www.gsa.ac.uk/about-gsa/library-learning-resources CAREERS SERVICE http://www.gsa.ac.uk/life/careers-professional-practice
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The Glasgow School of Art
Master of Design (Design Practice: Fashion + Textiles)
School of Design
Department of Fashion + Textiles
167 Renfrew Street Glasgow
Head of Department
G3 6RQ
+ Programme Leader: Jimmy Stephen-Cran
www.gsa.ac.uk 0141 353 4589
School of Design
design@gsa.ac.uk
Head of School: Professor Irene McAra-McWilliam
Director: Professor Tom Inns
Front cover image: Alison Jordan collection, Promenade 2012