View Unit : Understanding fashion trends and forecasting

Unit

Unit Reference Number

H/600/0635

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Understanding fashion trends and forecasting

Unit Level

Level 2

Unit Sub Level

None

Guided Learning Hours

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

SSAs

7.1 Retailing and Wholesaling

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Know the ways in which fashion trends are analysed, predicted and developed	1.1	Describe the role and function of fashion forecasting agencies
		1.2	Describe the role and purpose of fashion shows, trade fairs and exhibitions
		1.3	Describe how fashion trends are predicted and developed
2	Understand contemporary influences on fashion trends	2.1	Describe the influence of film, sport and music on fashion trends
		2.2	Describe how celebrities’ choice of dress influences fashion trends
		2.3	Describe how the choice of dress of social groups can influence fashion trends
3	Know how to present a forecast in fashion trends	3.1	Identify the types of research data used for forecasting fashion trends and describe how this data is interpreted
		3.2	Describe how research data is interpreted
		3.3	Describe the methods and materials used to present forecasts of fashion trends

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