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2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

DESN1468 Garment Production Processes

10 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Dr Muriel Rigout
Email: m.l.rigout@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module aims to introduce the concepts of elementary pattern cutting, garment construction, manufacturing methodology and terminology. The principles of garment specification and fit will be introduced through lectures, demonstrations and elementary sample production. Students will gain an understanding of the machinery and technology used to manufacture fashion products and will develop an understanding of appropriate manufacturing methods for specific clothing applications and simple fabric structures.

Objectives

The purpose of the module is to:
- Introduce the production process for garment and fashion article production
- Introduce a range of manufacturing methods used in the production of fashion articles
- Develop an understanding of garment specification in relation to basic fabric structures
- Develop an understanding of how technology is and can be used in the design and manufacture of fashion articles

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of technologies in apparel production;
- Produce elementary samples which adhere to industrial standards;
- Understand the basic principles of garment specification;
- Be able to safely operate basic garment manufacturing technology;
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the garment production processes.


Syllabus

In this module, students will be introduced to a range of manufacturing methods used in the production of fashion garments, including an overview of stitch formations, machine and bed types. Garment specification and fit in relation to basic fabric structures will be discussed. Current industrial practices and standards relating to garment production will be reviewed.
In addition, students will develop practical skills in basic pattern cutting, safe operation of basic garment manufacturing technologies and simple garment construction.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture11.001.00
Lecture100.505.00
Practical101.5015.00
Private study hours79.00
Total Contact hours21.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)100.00

Private study

Private study time will be spent as follows:
- Reading set texts (70 hours)
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- Compiling a construction journal to document the manufacture of samples made (10 hours)

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students progress will be monitored continuously through regular attendance at lectures and practical sessions and feedback will be given at tutorials at strategic times during the module

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
PortfolioPortfolio and construction notes100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)100.00

The portfolio assessment will be reassessed by an alternative method. Reassessment of the LOs of this module will not include a direct practical element. Instead, a written report (2500-3000 words) addressing all the LOs will be set. In order to assess the skill based LOs (‘produce elementary samples that adhere to industrial standards’ and ‘be able to safely operate basic garment manufacturing technology’) , the said written work will include a description of the processes of seam manufacture and machinery operation that will reflect the student’s approach to the practical aspect of this unit.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 08/06/2017

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