2018/19 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
DESN1375 Fashion in Context
20 creditsClass Size: 70
Module manager: Dr Alice Dallabona
Email: a.dallabona@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
Co-requisites
| DESN1355 | Fashion Marketing |
Module replaces
DESN1365This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
This module provides students with an understanding of the driving forces of fashion in both historical and contemporary contexts. Fashion styles and key theories will be discussed and debated to encourage an appreciation of fashion from a broader perspective. Opportunity will be given to critically appraise the impact of technologies, design, culture, retailing, marketing, globalisation and influential people on the development of lifestyle trends. Through observation and identification of significant themes students will understand how to identify the potential future drivers of fashion and discuss the implications for the marketing of fashion products from a global perspective in the 21st century.Learning outcomes
On completion of this module the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the driving forces of fashion past and present
- Identify style trends in fashion related products and environments
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of the integration and effects of technologies, lifestyles and other influences on fashion styling past, present and future
- Understand the impact of global macro trends on fashion choices and marketing strategies.
Skills outcomes
written analysis, visual & verbal communication
- professional practise, organisation and management
- critical thinking
Syllabus
Through a mixture of lectures, workshops and practical project work, students will engage with the drivers of fashion styling and communications from historical and contemporary perspectives. Key theories and concepts will be introduced, presenting an opportunity to re-evaluate past material in light of contemporary fashion thinking. These concepts outline a framework through which students will be asked to attempt an investigation of historical fashion style, underpinned by broader contextual knowledge of time and place.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Practical | 6 | 2.00 | 12.00 |
| Seminar | 2 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
| Tutorial | 4 | 2.00 | 8.00 |
| Private study hours | 166.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 34.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
- Library Research & Reading 84 hours- Data Analysis 15 hours
- Project production and presentation: 67 hours
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Continuous monitoring of Student progress will be monitored by:- Regular attendance at lectures and practical sessions
- An in-term questionnaire
- Group and individual tutorials at key times in the module timeline.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | with supporting visuals 2500-3000 words | 50.00 |
| Group Project | 2500-3000 words | 20.00 |
| Project | Appraisal 1000-1500 words | 30.00 |
| 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: 13/11/2018 09:25:38
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