2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
DESN2661 Garment Technology 2
20 creditsClass Size: 70
Module manager: Mr David Backhouse
Email: d.backhouse@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2019/20
Module replaces
DESN 2590 Product Development (Structured)This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
This module aims to develop and expand upon practical skills acquired in Level 1 and will focus on structured pattern making or knitted fabric, woven or knitted garment construction, manufacturing methodology and terminology all within industrial standards.Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should have provided evidence of being able to:
- rationalise the importance of research methodology, creativity and individual expression within technical and commercial parameters;
- explore and develop technical skills in structured pattern cutting or knitted fabric structure and application;
- produce original garment samples in weave or knit that are well-conceived, executed and presented, fulfilling the requirements of a given brief;
- demonstrate a sound understanding of how structured or knitted garments are manufactured commercially;
- rationalise efficient time management skills, and work effectively both individually and as a team member;
- demonstrate effective communication skills.
Skills outcomes
Further develop;
- Self Management & Self Awareness
- Critical Awareness
- Interpersonal & Social Skills
- Communication & Presentation Skills
- Research, Analysis & Information Skills.
Syllabus
TThis module will consolidate working methods acquired previously in Level 1and will continue to be delivered through lectures, seminars, demonstrations and workshops. It aims to develop and expand upon practical skills and will focus on structured pattern making or knitted fabric, woven or knitted garment construction, manufacturing methodology and terminology all within industrial standards. This will be underpinned by personal research, which will relate to the product development process.
Research and analysis of shape, styles and structures leads students onto the compilation of files that record this information, plus two technical files of approximately 2500 words each including, details, reference sources and commercial processes, together with an inventory of work produced.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 6 | 1.00 | 6.00 |
| Practical | 20 | 3.00 | 60.00 |
| Practical | 22 | 2.00 | 44.00 |
| Tutorial | 4 | 0.25 | 1.00 |
| Private study hours | 89.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 111.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
Students are given a range of tasks to complete before and after each taught session:- Before each session students are asked to research specified garment shapes, styles and structures and compile an A3 board of their
findings along with detailed written analysis of their findings.
- After each session students are asked to produce written analysis of the work they have completed in class.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Personal feedback tutorials (at appropriate intervals throughout the module)- Informal tutorials including monitoring of skills (weekly basis).
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Practical | Two outfits and prototype patterns | 50.00 |
| Portfolio | Two Product and research construction journals of approximately 2500 words plus relevant visual information | 30.00 |
| Design Tutorial | Professional practice to be assessed (eg time management, following project guidelines, responding critically and creatively to feedback) | 20.00 |
| 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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