SDP Learning Agreement

NAME: Jenna Goldsmith
COURSE: BA (Hons) Costume with Performance Design
UNIT TITLE: Self Directed Project
REF. NO./LEVEL: CSS518
WEIGHTING: 2.0
DURATION: 9 Weeks
HOURS OF STUDY: 300 Hours
Unit Leader: Adele Keeley




DESCRIPTION:


For this study unit I will be working to produce a new 18th Century costume for the Wimborne Town Crier. I’ve been eager to produce something that is significant to a local town community and heritage and so I’m very proud and excited to have embarked on this.
Previous units such as Defining Practice and Concepts in Context have involved particular aspects of tailoring which have inspired me to further this skill and seriously consider it as my future specialism. This project will allow me to practice these skills to an even higher level and challenge me to achieve the best of my ability. The current costume is approximately six years old and still in good condition, however, the client is requesting a new one and so it is now up to me to research thoroughly into the 18th century and work with combined ideas from both the client and myself as the maker to inform my interpretation. The project will be funded by the Arts University College at Bournemouth using a flexible budget. The Town Crier is a very important and respected individual for Wimborne and also cries for the AUCB’s graduation ceremonies. This means I will have to carefully consider the image and what will be most appropriate from a practicality and aesthetics point of view – The costume must be just as important and appreciated as the Town Crier himself and reflect the correct personality.
I will carry out this project by following a clearly constructed time plan which means it will be organised around me, the client, and other projects I’ll be working on alongside - What I plan to do will be feasible in the time I have. For assessment purposes I will produce and deliver a 3-piece costume consisting of a pair of breeches, a waistcoat and a frock coat. The entire ensemble will be constructed based upon relevant research and the requirements of the client.





Aims:

A1 To provide opportunities for self-initiated, autonomous learning
and develop the ability to plan time and work independently

A2 To provide opportunity to study the contextual development of costume and performance design

A3 To further develop the creative, intellectual and practical applications of research and contextualisation within a self initiated environment

A4 To propose, develop and evaluate professional aspirations through professional development planning

Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this unit you will be able to:

LO1 Identify and define the context for the development of your own work towards professional aspirations

LO2 Demonstrate an understanding of the development of costume and performance design

LO3 Have developed the creative, intellectual and practical applications of research and contextualisation

LO4 Consolidate and demonstrate professional aspirations and planning through your Progress File




Assessment Requirements:

A 3-piece costume (frock coat, waistcoat and breeches), an internet blog, and a patterns/research file, under pinned by personal development planning (in your blog journal) and a final written evaluation (750 words) evidenced in your Progress File 100%

Each assessment requirement must be passed at a minimum grade of 40% to successfully complete the unit.





Assessment Criteria (specific criteria related to the learning outcomes and linked to the statement of generic assessment criteria matrix):

1. Evidence of knowledge of contextual and theoretical issues – The level to which you have considered the context of your project and evidenced that to your body of work (LO1, LO2)

2. Evidence of understanding through synthesis and development – The application and extend to which research has informed decision-making and project development together with the appropriate management of time (LO2, LO3, LO4)

3. Evidence of evaluation and reflection – The extent to which you have reflected on the progress of your project and used it to inform personal development planning (LO4)

4. Evidence of realisation through the communication of ideas - The presentation of your work and the level to which specialist knowledge has been applied, communicated and evidenced (LO3, LO4)

Reference Material

This will vary according to the needs of the individual project. You will define Reference Material through personal investigation and consultation with staff and list it in your Learning Agreement.