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2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

DESN1560 Design for Textiles 1B

20 creditsClass Size: 60

Module manager: Dr LIndsey Taylor
Email: L.W.Taylor@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

The module content is designed to introduce students to a wide range of visual research skills and to emphasise the importance of the concept of drawing, both in its broadest sense and in relation to the textile design process.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should have provided evidence of being able to:
- use drawing as a vehicle to analyse, record and respond to observation and other sources
- demonstrate a familiarity with the relationship between materials, processes and concepts in the design process
- demonstrate a familiarity of the context within which their practice operates.


Syllabus

This project-based module introduces a wide range of visual research skills and drawing processes. Students will learn about the processes of drawing and painting from observation, process-led drawing and painting, on-site and studio photography, researching and sourcing appropriate materials and referencing and using the work of appropriate artists, designers and critics to inform practice.

The module encourages critical debate and individual reflection as a means of developing student skill and awareness in evaluating their practice and development. Short seminars are used to support theory and written aspects of the module.

The module is assessed through two projects:
- the first will explore both traditional and non-traditional drawing approaches through which the student will be able to widen their understanding of drawing through innovation and risk;
- the second will employ these strategies in relation to a textile design development project, incorporating an introduction to visual research strategies.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture21.503.00
Practical103.0030.00
Seminar21.002.00
Private study hours165.00
Total Contact hours35.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)200.00

Private study

- Contextual research and analysis: 42 hours
- Preparation of project portfolios: 103 hours
- Preparation of reflective reports: 20 hours.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored via:
- Attendance at lecture, seminar and practical sessions;
- Regular feedback in from staff in practical sessions and from staff and peers in 'group critique' seminars;
- Written feedback on project submitted in Week 6.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
PortfolioProject 1 - Portfolio - Consisting of A2 sketchbook containing visual research (60%) and portfolio of innovative drawings (30%) 500 word report reflecting on the development of the project. (10%)50.00
PortfolioProject 2 - Portfolio - Consisting of A2 sketchbook containing visual research (60%) and design development and separate contextual folder or sketchbook (30%) 500 word report reflecting on the development of the project.(10%)50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)100.00

Project 1 - Portfolio - Consisting of A2 sketchbook containing visual research (60%) and portfolio of innovative drawings (30%) 500 word report reflecting on the development of the project. (10%) Project 2 - Portfolio - Consisting of A2 sketchbook containing visual research (60%) and design development and separate contextual folder or sketchbook (30%) 500 word report reflecting on the development of the project.(10%)

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 05/07/2017

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