Fashion, Beauty and Fame - the Psychology of Being Fabulous 2500-EN-PS-EAc-11

On successful completion of this module students will:

Be able to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental psychological
principles applied to beauty, fashion consumerism and celebrity.
Specifically you will acquire an understanding of the various psychological
theories related to attractiveness/appearance evaluation (cognitive,
social, bio-evolutionary & integrated), impression management and body
image related issues. By the end of this course you will be familiar with
some major theories used to understand the fashion cycle/change
process and will be able to apply these to psychological processes such as
self esteem, group membership and identity. In addition you will have
gained insight into the fame and celebrity process both from the point of
view of the individual but also from a wider consumer & media
psychology perspective.
Finally through your assessments (in English) you will demonstrate
independent learning and research, as well as the ability to communicate
your ideas effectively.

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