FQ1002 Critical Studies in Fashion and Textiles 1 Assessment Brief 2026-27 | UCLan

FQ1002 Critical Studies in Fashion and Textiles 1 Assessment 

This assessment is worth 100% of the overall FQ1001 module mark and should take 160 hours of independent study to complete.

This Assessment Pack consists of a detailed assignment brief, guidance on what you need to prepare, and information on how class sessions support your ability to complete successfully.

You’ll also find information on this page to guide you on how, where, and when to submit. If you need additional support, please make a note of the services detailed in this document.

How, when, and where to submit:

Deadline Date: 22nd April 2026, submitted via email to your tutors.

Feedback will be provided by Email approximately 15 working days from your submission, albeit your final grade will be available on your MyUCLan after exam boards, late June.

You should aim to submit your assessment in advance of the deadline.

Note: If you have any valid mitigating circumstances that mean you cannot meet an assessment submission deadline and you wish to request an extension, you will need to apply online, via MyUCLan, with your evidence before the deadline. Further information on Mitigating Circumstances via this link.

We wish you all success in completing your assessment. Read this guidance carefully, and any questions, please discuss them with your Module Leader.

Assessment Pack Contents

• Introduction
• Submission details
• Detailed assignment brief
• Teaching into assessment
• Sample of a successful assignment
• Learning outcomes (from Module Descriptor)
• Marking grid/marking rubric (should be consistent across programme)

Introduction

This module forms the honours part of your Course.
In which you are expected to produce a written element to support your course topic research area.

Submission details

Deadline Date 22ⁿᵈ April 2026, submitted via email to your tutors.

You will submit both the written 1500 words, along with your PowerPoint presentation, and a copy of your Certificates.

Assignment Detail

Produce an (audiovisual) Presentation.
Research, read and choose a theme from the past decades.
Research a good range of sources to write your piece of 1500 words. Which you are then expected to read as part of a visually rich Presentation.
Complete and email your Proposal by Wednesday, 18ᵗʰ Feb.
The PowerPoint presentation should have no more than 20 slides, 10 minutes.
Tutorial support will be provided to agree on/discuss your research theme.
Complete weekly videos; Harvard referencing, Academic Integrity and Wiser.

Weekly Teaching into Assessment

Timetable schedule of weekly sessions that includes Lectures, Fashion stories (a weeklong of industry talks), Guest speakers and one-to-one Tutorials. Plus, blackboard self-directed learning to ascertain Certificates, along with videos to watch and learn.

Example Assignment

Provided on Blackboard and discussed in tutorials.

Learning Outcomes

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:

• Identify key themes in 20ᵗʰ - 21ˢᵗ Century Style and Culture.
• Recognise the relationship of design to historical, social, and cultural contexts.
• Apply critical skills in the analysis of relevant texts and sources relating to the study of Design and Culture.
• Conduct research and demonstrate its application to the development of creative skills.
• Verbally present concise information with creativity and flair.

Marking Grid