2018/19 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
TEXT5147M Clothing Design Technology
15 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Jane Scott
Email: j.c.scott@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
This module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
Taught through a combination of lectures and practical workshops, this module provides advanced understanding of the construction principles and processes required for woven and knitted clothing design and production. In addition the module evaluates new and emerging technologies and outlines how these processes are transforming traditional manufacturing processes. The module requires students to challenge conventions of clothing technology through an innovation project providing an opportunity for the development of specialised personal research.Objectives
The module introduces students to the theory and practice of clothing design technology.Through lectures and practicals the module critically examines design and production of woven and knitted garments; analysing construction methods in relation to the relevant technology used in their production. Consideration is given to the technical requirements of specific sectors including fashion, performance sportswear, wearables and sustainable fashion. In addition to this emphasis is placed on the emerging technologies and the alternative fabrication methods that are transforming the industry.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students should be able to:
1 Evaluate technical and commercial construction requirements for the production of woven and knitted garments.
2 Determine the appropriate manufacturing solutions for garment construction within specialist sectors of the industry.
3. Asses the opportunities presented by new technologies in clothing manufacture.
4. Demonstrate the expertise and problem solving ability required in the field of clothing technology.
Syllabus
The syllabus will cover the following.
Clothing technology from design to manufacture
Woven garment manufacture (conventional and emerging technologies), Cutting, sewing, stitches and seams, components and trims.
Knitted garment manufacture (conventional and emerging technologies), Cut and sew, fully fashioned and wholegarment production.
Innovation in clothing technology. Range of technologies including alternative joining processes, new digital technologies in design and production, 3D print and wearables.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Practical | 9 | 2.00 | 18.00 |
| Seminar | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Private study hours | 119.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 31.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
Independent research = 20 hoursPreparation of clothing technology technical reports = 40 hours
Preparation of Innovation Project = 50 hours
Presentation preparation = 9 hours
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Progress will be monitored by attendance and engagement with lectures and practical sessions.The technical reports will be submitted at the end of week 6 for formative feedback. Garment Technology Innovation project will be presented in a formal presentation in week 11 with the opportunity for formative feedback before the work is fully developed for assessment. There will be an opportunity for individual feedback related to both assessment outcomes during practical sessions.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Report | Technical report comprising evaluation of all technologies and processes supported by specifications, technical fabric swatches and construction notes. | 40.00 |
| Project | Garment Technology Innovation project: comprising fabric swatches, specification and rationale for application | 50.00 |
| Oral Presentation | Innovation project presentation: Students to present proposed innovation project in week 11. | 10.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
The re-sit for the Technical Report will be a further technical report. The re-sit for the Innovation project will be a further project.
Reading list
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