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Pre-masters Programme
BCUIC
Full Time
Sep 2027
3 Semester
Birmingham City School of Fashion and Textiles has excellent links with international brands such as Burberry, John Lewis, Adidas and Karen Millen.The School also has a history of costume design dating back to the early 20th Century and an internationally significant archive of historical dress.Based in The Parkside Building at the City Centre Campus, you will have access to a wide range of conventional and CAD facilities – including a Gerber fashion CAD suite.
You will develop advanced approaches to art and design techniques through the creative exploration of your ideas within a studio environment. This module is assessed entirely through the production of a portfolio.
You will learn how to critically assess arguments and evidence from a range of academic sources, as well as gaining an understanding of effective critical reading at postgraduate level. You will be assessed via three methods: Evaluation of arguments exercise; Critical evaluation of three texts (700 ? 1,000 words each); A 3-hour closed book exam.
This module will equip you with the advanced skills you need to develop and shape your own creative practice through the production of a final project. This module is assessed entirely through your portfolio.
You will develop a range of ICT skills for research purposes and postgraduate study ? including the presentation of data and using essential tools in Microsoft Word. You will be assessed in a number of ways: A PowerPoint skills assignment; A practical assignment around Microsoft Word and Excel; A 30-minute multiple choice quiz on computer software and hardware and the internet; A 2-hour closed book exam.
During this module you will learn advanced skills in: Public speaking; Writing techniques and language styles; Creating effective document layouts; Professional communication and presentation; Communicating effectively to a variety of audiences; Working effectively as a team member and as an individual; Applying research and referencing techniques to formulate reasoned academic opinion so as to avoid plagiarism. You will be assessed via a variety of methods, including: A research project ? referencing a topic and using a variety of techniques and resources; An individual presentation and a group presentation; A 2-hour closed book exam.
You will gain an understanding of research methods and methodologies for postgraduate study, as well as learning how to plan and undertake effective research at postgraduate level. You will be assessed entirely through coursework, which will include a mini-dissertation (2,000 ? 3,000 words) and a presentation of its synopsis.
