The Culture and Context of Fashion

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 4
Unit No:
F/605/6678
Credits:
10
Guided learning hours:
40 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the key influences on the development of fashion.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Identify a range of key historical influences on the development of fashion over a specified period of time and explain their relevance.

  • 1.2

    Evaluate the significance of the wider environment and cultural context to the development of fashion trends.

  • 1.3

    Explain how other art forms influence fashion design.

2

Understand the process of fashion adoption.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Identify and evaluate key theories relating to the direction of fashion change.

  • 2.2

    Apply trend-forecasting techniques and explain why and how a named trend has emerged.

3

Be able to analyse a collection.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Analyse a ready to wear collection including references to the designer, brand heritage and cultural context.

4

Be able to carry out and communicate brand research.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Carry out research into an established fashion brand using valid and reliable secondary sources.

  • 4.2

    Present research using appropriate communication tools and resources for the audience and sector.