2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
DESN2170 Knitted Fabric Technology for Design
10 creditsClass Size: 40
Module manager: Dr Elizabeth Gaston
Email: e.a.gaston@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2020/21
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module is available to take on its own but is particularly suited to take with DESN2180 Garment Technology for Knitwear, which takes place in semester 2.Objectives
This module introduces students to the theory of knitted fabric production. It introduces the constrution methods and fabricproperties of common knitted structures and the relevant technology used to produce them. The emphasis of the module will
be on how and why specific fabrics are used in commercial use for apparel, healthcare, sportswear and technical fabrics.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students should be able to: 1 Recognise and describe the properties and construction process of a range of common knitted fabrics, referencing the current technology used. 2 Understand the implication of individual fabric properties and the limitations of those properties on the design process. 3 Analyse the use of appropriate fabrics for a specified end use. 5 Use appropriate language when discussing knitted fabric technology.
Syllabus
The formation of the knitted loop and stitch notation.
Knitting machines and needle technology.
The construction, properties and uses of plain knit, rib and interlock.
Tuck fabrics including single bed picot fabrics, double bed half cardigan and spacer fabrics.
Miss fabrics including single bed float jaquard and double bed half milano fabrics.
Classes of Jacquard fabrics.
Jersey fabrics.
Material use in knitted fabrics including count systems.
Faults and fabric analysis
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Fieldwork | 8 | 3.00 | 24.00 |
Lecture | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
Practical | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
Private study hours | 64.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 36.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Private study
Exam preparation 30 hoursPreparation of fieldwork report 8 x 3 hours = 24 hours
Preparation for lectures 10 x 1 hour = 10 hours
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Progress will be monitored by attendance and engagement with lectures and practical sessions. Also by submission of eight field work reports which will be submitted digitally two weeks after the relevant lecture. Students will be required to investigate and record images and descriptions of knitwear demonstrating their understanding of the topic covered in each lecture. Group, verbal formative feedback will be given on a weekly basis during the following lecture. Individual, written formative feedback will be given in week 6.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Report | Project report from the eight self directed field work trips | 25.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 25.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Unseen exam | 1 hr 30 mins | 75.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 75.00 |
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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