2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
DESN2565 Design for Textiles: Specialisms
20 creditsClass Size: 60
Module manager: Jane Scott
Email: j.c.scott@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2019/20
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
This module is designed to give students a broad understanding of one of the textile design specialisms, and further develop the knowledge and practical competencies specific to their chosen area. Students will follow one of two specialisms, structured textiles or digital textiles.Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should have provided evidence of being able to:
- effectively employ visual research to develop original design ideas within the context of their specialist practice;
- demonstrate a broad understanding of the practical competencies and techniques specific to their specialist practice;
- appreciate and appropriately employ the relevant computer aided design and/or manufacturing technologies for their specialist practice;
- apply their knowledge of textile or garment construction processes in the design of products for a specific end use;
- undertake market analysis to identify trends in colour and style for their chosen end use;
- effectively communicate their design outcomes in a professional manner.
Skills outcomes
Drawing, repeat pattern, CAD, yarn selection, machine knitting, three dimensional textile structures, fabric selection, market research
Syllabus
Structured textiles pathway: students develop the technical skills necessary to produce a collection of structured textiles using a range of techniques and technologies together with an understanding of the relationship between materials, structure and properties.
Digital textiles pathway: students develop an individual approach to visual research using a range of methods and processes, along with the technical CAD skills necessary to produce a variety of print structures e.g. placement, repeat, for fashion and interiors.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 3 | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| Practical | 10 | 3.00 | 30.00 |
| Seminar | 2 | 3.00 | 6.00 |
| Private study hours | 161.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 39.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
- Research and library study: 40 hours- Trend and market research: 20 hours
- Preparation of market report: 10 hours
- Preparation of design portfolios (including additional appropriate practice work): 81 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 written feedback on practical work in week
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Portfolio | Sketchbook, design development folder, ten resolved textile samples, materials file, one visual example of end use, journal, presentation | 100.00 |
| 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: 30/04/2019
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