The Fashion Industry

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
J/505/0854
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
27 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of evidence

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — Know the key economic drivers of the UK fashion and clothing industry.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Outline the key characteristics of the national fashion industry.
  • 1.2
    Outline the importance of the fashion industry to the national economy.
  • 1.3
    Outline relevant environmental issues.
2 — Know the key roles in the fashion industry.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Outline key roles in the fashion industry including:
    a) designer
    b) manufacturer
    c) wholesaler
    d) retailer.
3 — Know key fashion and clothing companies.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Identify examples of key fashion/clothing production companies trading:
    a) in high volume mass market fashion
    b) in high quality boutique fashion
    c) by mail order or internet.
4 — Know the importance of design and innovation in the fashion and clothing industries.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Identify influential contemporary fashion designers and outline their influence.
  • 4.2
    Identify influential fashion/clothing brands and outline their influence.
5 — Know the impact of developments in technology on the fashion and clothing industries.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Outline the impact of technology on the fashion and clothing industries.
  • 5.2
    Give examples of recent technological developments in textile design.
  • 5.3
    Give examples of recent technological developments in clothing design.