Introduction to the Fashion Industry

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU017354
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the key characteristics of the fashion industry.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Evaluate the importance of the fashion industry to a specified country and its regional economy.

  • 1.2

    Evaluate strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for the fashion industry of a specified country.

2

Understand the development process of a fashion product.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Analyse the development process of a fashion product from inception to sale.

  • 2.1

    Explain key legislation relevant to design copyright.

3

Understand major fashion and clothing companies.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Analyse major fashion/clothing companies trading:

    a) in high volume mass market fashion

    b) in high quality boutique fashion

    c) by mail order or over the internet

    d) exclusively in specialised clothing.

4

Understand the impact of technology on the fashion and clothing industries.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Evaluate recent technological developments in textiles and clothing products.