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2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

DESN2247 Advanced Textile Technology

20 creditsClass Size: 35

Module manager: Muriel Rigout
Email: m.l.rigout@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2020/21

Pre-requisite qualifications

N/A

Module replaces

DESN2468

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

Building on the Level 1 module, Introduction to Textile Technology, this module will develop the concepts of textile formation, coloration and colour communication in more detail. The coloration and finishing processes are a vital part of the product development cycle to achieve the aesthetic and functional performance required in the final product. In this module, students will learn about the various coloration and finishing processes and how these processes fit into the overall manufacturing supply chain for products; through this, they will gain an understanding of the performance, lead time, cost, supply chain and environmental impacts of the typical coloration and application methods, thus equipping them with knowledge for the appropriate selection of processing route and colorant choice. In addition, the module will also discuss the various mechanical processing for imparting aesthetic and performance characteristics to textile materials that offer the designer and product developer opportunities for product innovation. Students will also discover what are the most effective methods to communicate colour through the supply chain, a critical area aspect of modern manufacturing, and learn how to manage colour specifications, approval and quality control processes.  In addition, fabric formation processes, focussing on the knitting and weaving processes, will also be further explored. Through this, the students will gain a strong working understanding of how some of the key variables in the knitting and weaving processes impact the textile properties, including, but not restricted to, cover factor, porosity, drape and handle, abrasion resistance. Aspects of costs of the various processes will also be introduced, thereby equipping the students with the knowledge necessary to make appropriate fabric decisions linked to specific product needs. Finally, concepts related to rising or imminent technologies (such as 3D knitting and 3D weaving) will also be explored. A key aspects of the module will be exploring the impact the various processes have on the sustainability of the product and how new innovation can minimise these impacts.

Objectives

The objectives of the module are to:
- develop the students’ understanding of effective ways to specify and communicate colour through the fashion supply chain;
- extend the students’ understanding and fluency in coloration and finishing processes;
- extend the students’ understanding and fluency in fabric formation processes;
- enhance knowledge and skills in decision making in relation to product performance and quality control;
- to develop the student’s appreciation of the technical complexity of coloration and fabric formation;
- introduce emerging technologies in the coloration, finishing and fabric formation areas.

Learning outcomes
Students who have successfully completed the module will be able to demonstrate the following:
1. an understanding of the nature and the principles of preparation, coloration, finishing and performance of coloured textiles;
2. an understanding of the fundamentals of colour measurement and communication in the fashion supply chain;
3. a comprehensive understanding of common fabric formation processes;
4. an awareness of the impact of preparation, coloration, finishing and fabric formation on substrate characteristics;
5. an ability to solve simple technical problems associated with preparation, coloration, finishing and fabric formation;
6. an ability to apply logical decision-making in relation to colour approval and fabric formation in a fashion context.


Syllabus

This module develops concepts of coloration introduced in Introduction to Textile Technology. The concepts of colour measurement and colour specification will be extended. The processes of textile preparation, coloration and finishing will be reviewed, and a more detailed framework for relating coloration methodology selection and fastness performance of the final article will be built. The common quality control parameters for coloured and finished textiles (fastness performance) will be reviewed. The processes of fabric formation (knit and weave) will be extended, in particular in terms of relating manufacturing processes and specifications to textile properties. Laboratory practical classes will illustrate and supplement the lecture material.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lectures221.0022.00
Practicals92.0018.00
Private study hours160.00
Total Contact hours40.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)200.00

Private study

Private study includes further reading in preparation for and identifying answers following laboratory sessions, and to further develop ideas presented in the lectures (55h).
Crucially, preparation for EBL sessions will require approximately 5h of research and preparation. Background reading, private study and exam preparation: 56 hours

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Formative feedback is offered informally through contact in practical sessions. In addition, online quizzes available at specific points in the learning journey offer opportunity for automatic feedback related to assimilation of the material. The presentation and verbal feedback offered on delivery provide formative feedback related to understanding as well as the problem solving and analytical skills aspects of the module, as developed and assessed through the EBL process.

Feedback feedforward will be integrated into the constructed textiles (weave & knit) laboratory practical’s. This will strengthen the students’ problem solving, analytical skills assessed through the EBL process and the technical folder. This technical folder will house the range of design-technology processes, principles in fabric formation production, with consideration to CAD-CAM, manual to fully automated technologies for fashion applications that the student will engage with; leading to their ability to combine aesthetics and performance characteristics in the design and production development stages that enable opportunities for product innovation.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Oral Presentation10 minute presentation on EBL journey and findings0.00
In-course MCQOnline quiz0.00
Reflective logTechnical folder presenting laboratory practical experimentations and evaluations of. Supports presentation (formative) and exam (summative)0.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)0.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Online Time-Limited assessment2 hr 00 mins100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)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 website

Last updated: 10/08/2020 08:35:03

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