2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

DESN2548 Textile Design Product Development

30 creditsClass Size: 35

Module manager: Dr Phil Henry
Email: p.m.henry@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2020/21

Pre-requisite qualifications

N/A

Pre-requisites

DESN1547	Introduction to Professional Textile Design Processes
DESN1548	Textile Technology

Module replaces

DESN 2565

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module advances textile design to textile product problem-solving skills. Applying breadth of fibre-yarn-materials awareness in textile experimentations using a variety of textile technologies and processes employed in the construction, colouration, and application of surface pattern and structural form (2D-3D). Visual and market research analysis will inform the contextualisation of material experimentations and identification of commercial textile product and market. Refining experimentations supporting process and/or technology decision making of in the final production process stages, concludes in the breadth of textile process-production specialisms presented within an industry skills based textile portfolio. Scale, variation of scale, repeat, and repetition, in relation to textile surface pattern and textile 2D/3D structure will underpin experimentations with materials and processes into the production of technically resolved textiles relevant to chosen product and market. The final textile design – textile product range within the portfolio will be a resource for further potential product derivatives and alternate colourways.

Objectives

This module aims to advance students' knowledge, understanding, and application of visual and contextual research for concept development that informs textile design for textile production. The digitisation of design work with integral production specifications supports the students’ choice(s) of 'route(s) to production' advancing the skills attained previously. Market and trend research will inform experimental developments, design decisions for commercial textile product solutions suited to the identified product(s) range.

The digitisation of artwork/design effectively using the range of software tools for CAD-CAM portfolio development, presentation, and visual maintaining of original artwork aesthetics. Utilising specialist textile processes and technologies including: print-colouration, digital print, weave and/or knit ensuring performance within product/market placement through the identification of appropriate textile testing/measurements. The interface between textile design and textile production documented within reflective commentary in context and practice underpinned by textile national and global industry research.

Learning outcomes
Students who have successfully completed the module will be able to demonstrate the following:
1. effectively employ visual, and market research, and analysis of to develop original design ideas and informed decisions within the context of resolved textile design outcome(s) for a specific product / market using appropriate equipment and methods;
2. effectively apply knowledge of textile specialisms, textile processes, fibre-yarn blends and finishing methods through experimentation and critical evaluation to inform design resolutions and production specifications in relation to identified product / market level;
3. demonstrate advanced competencies with digital programmes for the transfer/creation of design concepts/artwork complete with specification(s) for textile experimentation and developed designs for production;
4. demonstrate advanced knowledge with textile technology production principles in the completion of final design(s) associated specification(s) for a textile-material process driven portfolio;
5. demonstrate validity of material(s)-processes for commercial product applications employing appropriate textile assessment characterisation criteria for the textile format, product range and context.

Skills outcomes
· Investigate textile processes which extend technical knowledge and understanding;
· selection process of the textile design, textile technology for the textile product;
· textile design creation-production;
· aesthetic with functional properties;
· critically evaluate textile production routes-processes;

Syllabus

Indicative content:
· extend visual, and market research knowledge and analytical skills;
· apply technical knowledge and textile product specifications to a series of design developments;
· forming a professional communication of textile design to market outcomes;
· advanced knowledge of measuring methods for the properties of textile materials to product;
· textile specification, production, selection and quality for end-user requirements;

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lectures	8	1.00	8.00
Practical	6	2.00	12.00
Practical	11	3.00	33.00
Private study hours			247.00
Total Contact hours			53.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			300.00

Private study

Students will be expected to further develop the design, research, analysis and technical skills that have been introduced during the various teaching and learning methods outlined above in throughout their independent learning that is an important element of design education.
Indicative breakdown of independent learning
50 hours visual research
140 hours design development and technical specifications
37 hours independent reading
20 hours presentation of work

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored by:
1. regular attendance and participation in all taught classes (absences will be dealt with through the normal School channels);
2. verbal formative feedback in practical classe: individual and group tutorials, critique sessions will monitor design and skills development and participation in independent learning. Students will be encouraged to digitally record these discussions as a record of their feedback;
3. student self-assessment of progress will be conducted in sem2, week 4 and sem2, week 9 and verbal feedback will be given during these sessions; the students will document feedback given (signed off by the teaching team).

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Portfolio	Industry skills based textiles for textile product portfolio.	70.00
Practical	Textile Design-Textile Technology Specification File	30.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Resit for practical-based assessment (verbal presentation, practical and portfolio) will take the form of a 3000 word report to cover the learning outcomes.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 19/01/2021

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