Fashion Law (M3081)
Fashion Law
Module M3081
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module will enable students to explore specific aspects of the laws which apply to the creation, dissemination and use of fashion design, including “fakes”. The fashion industry will be investigated in relation to its innovation capacity particularly in terms of new designs and shapes, colours and textiles. The approach will be based on international and comparative sources
Module learning outcomes
Identify the legal interests of stakeholders operating in the fashion industry
Critically assess how different forms of regulation are capable of protecting and encouraging the production of fashion design
Use relevant authorities (statutes, case-laws, reports, academic articles etc.) to evaluate factual scenarios and policy changes in the regulation of the fashion industry
Critically engage in a comparative reflection of current regulatory reforms affecting the fashion industry
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (3000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11000000000 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 00111011100 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 10101010100 |
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