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2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

DESN2365 Trends and Forecasting

20 creditsClass Size: 80

Module manager: Ms Claire Watson
Email: c.h.watson@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

Building on the theoretical grounding introduced in DESN1355 and DESN1375, the purpose of this module is to introduce students to the fashion forecasting sector of the industry, the fundamentals of the trend forecasting processes and the opportunity to apply these principles in a practical manner for a named fashion company.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module the student will be able to:
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of the fashion forecasting sector and its role in the industry
• Identify a range of style and consumer lifestyle trends past and present
• Develop trend communications and reports for a fashion-related product / industry sector
• Interpret trend forecasting information for fashion product design

Skills outcomes
• Consumer lifestyle awareness
• Develop analytical skills in developing trend communications
• Professional presentation skills
• Creativity


Syllabus

This module assists students in developing a in-depth understanding of the trend forecasting process and the role of this specialist sector in the fashion and textile industries and in the broader fashion context and related industries. A comprehensive understanding of the trend forecasting sector and process will result from a series of lectures and practical sessions. Students will develop a good understanding of concept presentation and trend stories within the context of the fashion business strategy. Each will be able to identify, interpret and analyse trends in relation to design and also consumer lifestyles for fashion-related product industries.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
presentation24.004.00
Lecture101.0010.00
Practical71.5010.50
Seminar81.008.00
Private study hours167.50
Total Contact hours32.50
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)200.00

Private study

Private study will be spent as follows:
• Library Research & Reading 35 hours
• Data Analysis 17.5 hours
• Portfolio development 60 hours
• Writing coursework materials 30 hours
• Trend package development 30 hours

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Continuous monitoring of Student progress through:
• Regular attendance at lectures and practical sessions
• Indiuvidual and peer feedback and reflection. Group discussions about the conduct of the practical work. Group presentations are used to ensure progress in made in the weekly practical classes.
• Feedback will be communicated to students through a discussion of their work with focused targets agreed at each meeting.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
PresentationProject presentation: Summary of findings (500 –1000 words) and visuals10.00
ReportResearch Journal: Lifestyle Trend Identification (1500-2000, inc visuals)40.00
PresentationGroup presentation (formative)0.00
Presentationassessments in weeks 5 and 1110.00
Practical ReportVisual Trend Forecasting Package ( 750-1250 words)15.00
ReportResearch journal. Fashion Trend Identification (1500-2000, inc. visuals)25.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)100.00

The 2 research journals will be assessed on professional practice as well as on knowledge content.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 19/07/2017

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