2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

DESN2180 Garment Technology for Knitwear

10 creditsClass Size: 40

Module manager: Dr Jane Scott
Email: j.c.scott@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) 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 DESN2170 Knitted Fabric Technology for Design, which takes place in semester 1.

Objectives

This module introduces students to the theory associated with commercial knitted garment construction. It introduces the
constrution methods and design limitations of common and unconventional knitted garment shapes and the relevant technology used to produce them. The emphasis of the module will be on how and why specific construction methods are employed in commercial knitwear, with reference to technical parameters, costs and aesthetics.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students should be able to:
1 Recognise and describe the construction of a range of knitwear garment shapes.
2 Understand the limitations imposed on the design process by technical parameters.
3 To draw up commercially viable garment specification sheets.
4 To understand the design process using CAD/CAM technology.
5 Use appropriate language to discuss the detailed production of knitwear, referencing current technology.

Syllabus

A brief introduction to knitted fabrics.
Simple garment shapes for example body shape/fit, sleeve shape and neckline.
Ribs and Trims.
Shaping on knitting machines.
Garment specifications and stitch calculations.
Different garment production methods including cut and sew, fully fashioned and whole garment referencing the appropriate machines.
Detailed Whole garment technology
Use of CAD/CAM in design and production referencing Shima Seiki Apex system.
Unconventional garment shapes

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	10	1.00	10.00
Practical	2	1.00	2.00
Private study hours			88.00
Total Contact hours			12.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

Technical and commercial research: 48 hours
Preparation for lectures 10 hours
- Exam preparation 30 hours

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored via:
- Attendance at lecture, seminar and practical sessions;
- Written feedback on project submitted in Week 6.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Report	Project report from 8 self-directed fieldwork 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 website

Last updated: 30/04/2019

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