2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
DESN3563 Portfolio: Research and Analysis
20 creditsClass Size: 58
Module manager: David Backhouse
Email: D.Backhouse@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
(i) negotiate and formulate the direction of their design portfolio;
(ii) demonstrate primary and secondary research;
(iii) analyse and develop ideas, concepts, proposals and solutions using the visual and written language, materials, processes and techniques of fashion design;
(iv) explore and formulate an individual design identity to their specific stated objectives;
(v) demonstrate organisational skills;
(vi) plan, manage and execute individual work schedules.
Syllabus
This module provides students with the opportunity to consolidate working practices developed in Levels 1 and 2, to demonstrate an analytical approach to the development of a fashion design portfolio in their chosen pathway.
The importance of primary and secondary research, analysis, technical and creative expertise related to the chosen pathway areas and design themes, are key features of this module. Emphasis will be placed on the importance and value of developing a personal inventive and creative ability, in order to provide evidence of sequential development in relation to concept and interpretation.
Planning, practice and evaluation will help demonstrate student's ability to prepare a range of concepts for a global market. This portfolio will form a tool that will help prepare students for interview.
The creative and professional value of group critiques will play an important part of this module. This will take place through presentation of research in progress, for discussion and review by peer group and tutors.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Workshop | 11 | 3.00 | 33.00 |
| Consultation | 1 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| Seminar | 4 | 1.00 | 4.00 |
| Tutorial | 1 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| Private study hours | 162.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 38.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
- Research: 62 hours- Library research: 50 hours
- Analysis and interpretation of work: 50 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Informal tutorials including monitoring of skills level (weekly basis).Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Research Proposal | 4 negotiated research proposals with supporting evidence in an A3 format. | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 22/08/2016
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