Programme Specification – Master Fashion ... - Istituto Marangoni

Postgraduate Certificate Fashion and Luxury Brand ManagementOn successful completion of the first 120 credits, within this course only, – interim exitaward:Postgraduate Diploma Fashion and Luxury Brand ManagementOn successful completion of Level 7 with 180 credits – Final exit award:Master’s Fashion and Luxury Brand Management26 Personal Development PlanningThe most widely accepted definition of PDP is that of the Quality Assurance Agency, whichdefines PDP as “a structured and supported processes to develop the capacity ofindividuals to reflect on their own learning and achievement, and to plan for their ownpersonal and educational and career development.” (QAA 2001).PDP offers a structured way to reflect on what the student is good at and what needs todevelop further.It encourages students to rate their current skill levels attained at the institute and learnedfrom different situations and environments including external studies, part time work,voluntary work and other social activities.This programme conforms to MMU’s Faculty of Art and Design’s PDP Framework, wherebyPDP is viewed as a process that is embedded within the curriculum.It is an ongoing process of students reflecting on their development as learners and ontheir aspirations for their future learning and professional practice.PDP/Individual Development Tutorial.All students on all courses are required to participate in PDP.There are two PDP tutorials for each student within the course given by the Key Tutor.Students prepare themselves for this tutorial through a reflective survey of their learningjournal that is supported and guided by a set of questions from their Key Tutor. Initially theywill be asked to reflect on their existing skills and determine where their strengths lie. Thenthey will be assisted in determining their development needs and setting somedevelopment goals.Success in achieving these goals will be determined in a variety of ways: through theirstudies; extra-curricular activities etc. and, with the support of the Key Tutor, the studentwill be able to recognise and record these successes, setting further goals as required.At the end of the course all students are given the opportunity to meet with the campuscareer service manager and discuss their future employment goals.Programme Specification October 2012Page 14 of 26