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2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

DESN2469 Fashion Management

10 creditsClass Size: 80

Module manager: Dr Pammi Sinha
Email: P.K.Sinha@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

To take a new design idea and develop it into a successful new product, not only requires an understanding of the design process and the technology that can deliver that design, but also requires a broad understanding of the wider fashion industry. Business models, costing structures, retail theory and supply chain dynamics are important components of industry, and particularly important for the fast moving and global fashion industry where consumer and society are powerful influences, and where many of the current impacts are considered to be negative for the environment and local communities around the world. This module will explore how current management theories are applied to the fashion industry to negotiate the many factors that influence the market.

Objectives

The purpose of the module is to introduce students to the global fashion and textiles industry and provide an understanding of the management issues related to the process of developing fashion for the marketplace.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module the student will be able to demonstrate:
-knowledge and understanding of the nature and dynamics of the global textiles and fashion industry
-knowledge and understanding of retail and marketing
-knowledge and understanding of the management of resources & operations within global textiles and fashion industry organisations;
-Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the role innovation and technology can play in addressing some of the key challenges the industry face
-Identify possible future directions for the industry; with particular reference to sustainability

Skills outcomes
-Ability to critically examine and appraise a range of literature about the international fashion industry.
-Ability to critique the key questions and issues with regards to future directions within the industry.
-Communicate, through writing, concepts and theories relating to the international fashion industry clearly and coherently.


Syllabus

This module will examine:
- The evolution of the concept of ‘fashion’,
- How the term ‘industry’ is defined, developments within the global fashion industry, its current structure and size.
- Design and development of a fashion range: the process, the teams and their management, research that needs to be conducted, technologies that are utilised.
- Strategic issues in product development and the links between the processes and how they are managed according to their market levels.
- Relationships between design and retail: influences along the supply chain for the product and businesses involved.
- Business models within the fashion and textiles industry: where the centres of production are and manufacturing networks, supply chains and value chain concept, the relationships that are formed between different types of businesses and the range of impacts that this has on the geographic regions involved.
-Sustainability (environmental and ethical issues): a global perspective, efforts different countries are undertaking towards a sustainable fashion industry, the significant issues and bodies of experts involved as well as the consumer.
- Future directions for the global fashion and textiles industry.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture112.0022.00
Private study hours78.00
Total Contact hours22.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)100.00

Private study

Substantial further reading, to develop an awareness of the concepts, principles and other issues dealt with in lectures is required. Each lecture is regarded as a sign post for further reading and enquiry, requiring an average of 6 hours of independent study per topic. Additional time for revision for the online quiz and examination are also required.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored through attendance at lectures, including a participatory element; furthermore formative feedback will be provided by an interactive online quiz.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Online AssessmentOnline quiz for formative purpose onl0.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)0.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Unseen exam 2 hr 00 mins100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)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 website

Last updated: 30/04/2019

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