PEARL ACADEMY OF FASHION MODULE SPECIFICATION Basic Module Information 1.Module Title: 2.Module Code: 3.Credit points: 1.

Pre, Post and Co-requisites: Pre requisites-None Post requisites - None Co requisites - None 2. Programmes containing the module Level: 2 Core/Option: Option Mode Code Programme Title: B.A (H) in Fashion Business Management Industry Project 20

3. Overview and Aims This module aims at giving you an opportunity to work on a live project with the industry. The work you carry out during this module is expected to make a significant contribution both to your development and to the issue being studied in the organisation.

4. Module Content The following is indicative of the content of the module 1. Brief development and negotiation based on input from the organisation 2. Literature review and background study 3. Primary Data collection 4. Analysis and conclusion 5. Presentation to the industry An industry mentor and a faculty mentor will be appointed to you for the purpose of this project 5. Indicative Reading

a. Newbold, C, Robert, 2000, Project Management in the fast line, St. Luice Press, Boca Raton b.Bell, Judith, 1999, Doing Your Research Project, 3rd edn, Open University Press, United Kingdom c. Mcniff, Jean McNiff & Lomax, Pamela & Whitehead, Jack, 2005, You and your action research project, 2nd Edn, RoutledgeFalmer, London Current business magazines, trade journals, newspapers, related and relevant bibliography

6. Learning Outcomes Knowledge and understanding. After studying this module you should be able to: 1. research, analyse, reformat and evaluate systems internal and external to an Apparel based organisation 2. demonstrate a commercial understanding of the product and the market using latest technologies for innovation and efficiency Skills, qualities and attributes. After studying this module you should be able to: 1. demonstrate generic and cognitive skills required for advanced learning and application demonstrate effective problem solving and decision making using appropriate quantitative and qualitative skills addressing issues in the apparel industry 2. demonstrate effective problem solving and decision making using appropriate quantitative and qualitative skills addressing issues in the apparel industry 7. Teaching and Learning The following teaching & learning strategies are used within this module: There will be an introductory workshop which will focus on what to expect from the industry project. Representatives of the industry will be available for discussion of the same. Students may identify projects on their own and this has to be discussed with the module leader. An industry mentor and a faculty mentor will be appointed to each student and they may be met for guidance and to provide direction and counseling. Total Contact hours: 100 Range of other learning methods

Students will identify reading which is relevant to their workplace situation. Throughout the module students will be expected to refer to material both from the interning organization, from the internet and any available library to reconfirm any experiences that they may have at the organization. Total non-contact hours: 100

8. Assessment Methods Formative Weekly Learning Log Summative Weighting Type Description 100% Project There will be a final report submission which will contain details as outlined by a brief and a reflective journal of the experience. This will be accompanied by a presentation of the same to a jury consisting of industry members and faculty.