2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
DESN1561 Design for Textiles 1C
20 creditsClass Size: 60
Module manager: Dr Jane Scott
Email: j.c.scott@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
This module focuses on conceptual and technical approaches to textile design practice. It aims to give students experience of the different textile design specialisms in the programme and allows them to make an informed decision on their choice of specialism at Level 2 and beyond.Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should have provided evidence of being able to:
- demonstrate a familiarity with historical and contemporary design practice;
- demonstrate a familiarity with a range of techniques for the production of textiles;
- demonstrate the ability to undertake visual research and interpret their findings in a way relevant to textile design and production;
- communicate the results of their work using both written and visual languages.
Skills outcomes
Hand and machine knit techniques, embroidered textiles techniques, including the construction of three dimensional structures.
Syllabus
This module introduces students to two specialist areas of textile design:
- knitted textiles
- three dimensional textiles
Students will:
- Undertake a visual research project in which they will use original images for inspiration;
- be given a theoretical introduction to fibre and yarn as part of the lecture programme;
- also be introduced to the practical techniques through demonstrations and, during the studio sessions, will produce design collections for each specialism based on their visual research.
The module will be assessed by the submission of a sketchbook containing visual research and a technical file documenting the practical competencies developed and a design collection for each specialism undertaken.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Practical | 10 | 3.00 | 30.00 |
| Private study hours | 160.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 40.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
Private study will include:- Library and archive research: 40 hours
- Preparation of design portfolios and technical file: 113 hours
- Mounting and presentation of work: 10 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Student progress will be monitored via:- Attendance at lecture, practical and seminar sessions
- Regular feedback from staff in practical sessions
- Feedback from staff and peers in 'group critique' seminars
- Formative feedback will be provided at the end of projects 1 and 2.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Portfolio | Project 1 -Sketchbook of visual research, technical file, twelve textile pieces in different media and a 1,000 word report reflecting on the project. | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 26/04/2017
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