2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

DESN1561 Design for Textiles 1C

20 creditsClass Size: 60

Module manager: Dr 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

Module summary

Students will undertake a visual research project in which they will use original images for inspiration;Students will be given a theoretical introduction to fibre and yarn and process as part of the lecture programme;Students will be introduced to the practical techniques for each specialist area through demonstrations and, during the studio sessions, will produce design collections for each specialism based on their visual research. The module will be assessed by the submission of a sketchbook containing visual research and a technical file documenting the practical competencies developed including those developed during the lecture series and a design collection for each specialism undertaken.

Objectives

This module focuses on conceptual and technical approaches to textile design practice. It aims to give students experience of the different textile design specialisms in the programme and allows them to make an informed decision on their choice of specialism at Level 2 and beyond.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should have provided evidence of being able to:
1. Demonstrate a familiarity with historical and contemporary design practice.
2. Demonstrate a familiarity with a range of techniques for the production of textiles.
3. Demonstrate the ability to undertake visual research and interpret their findings in a way relevant to textile design and production.
4. Communicate the results of their work using both written and visual languages.

Skills outcomes
Hand and machine knit techniques, embroidered textiles techniques, including the construction of three dimensional structures.

Syllabus

Through practical and lecture classes, this module introduces students to two specialist areas of textile design:

- knitted textiles
- woven textiles

Students will attend a series of 20 lectures delivered jointly with DESN 1467 in semester 3 to develop their understanding of textile materials and processes.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	20	1.00	20.00
Practical	10	3.00	30.00
Private study hours			150.00
Total Contact hours			50.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

Contextual research and analysis: 35 hours
- Preparation of project portfolios: 90 hours
- Preparation of reflective reports: 25 hours.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored via:
- Attendance at lecture, seminar and practical sessions;
- Regular feedback in from staff in practical sessions and from staff and peers in 'group critique';
- Written feedback on project submitted in Week 6.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Reflective log	1,000 word report reflecting on the project.	10.00
Portfolio	Sketchbook of visual research, technical file of practice based and lecture knowledge, twelve textile pieces in different media	90.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 30/04/2019

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