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2021/22 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

TEXT5313M Textile and Apparel Design Technology

45 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Dr Muhammad Tausif
Email: m.tausif@leeds.ac.uk

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

Year running 2021/22

Pre-requisite qualifications

N/A

Module replaces

The module is a 45 credit module and removes overlaps in four 15 credit modules (TEXT5126M, TEXT5129M, TEXT5131M, TEXT5148M) in previously offered MSc Textiles programme.

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

Taught through a combination of lectures and practical sessions, this module will enable students to fundamentally understand the technologies behind the production of textiles and clothing and how these affect creative possibilities and limitations for designers. This will encompass the full manufacturing chain (fibres, yarns, fabrics – knitted and woven, colouration, finishing, apparel manufacturing). Moreover, this module will introduce professional skills required to test and characterise textile material. The acquired knowledge will be contextualised by evaluating contemporary innovations in the field.

Objectives

This module will develop fundamental understanding of textile materials, design elements, structures and technologies; encompassing the full manufacturing chain. The module will equip students with the skills to test and characterise textiles. The acquired knowledge will be contextualised in the contemporary innovations in the field.

Learning outcomes
On completion of the module, the students should be able to:
1. demonstrate a methodical understanding of science and technology of textile materials; processing of materials in to yarns, knitted and woven fabrics; coloration and finishing; and apparel manufacturing;
2. demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the implications of technological processes and parameters on the design process.
3. exhibit expertise to analyse flexible fibrous assemblies and accurately determine their components and the technological processes employed to produce them.
4. critically and creatively evaluate contemporary innovations in the field;
5. take self-reflective role in laboratory work to reinforce theoretical understanding of the textile and apparel design technology.


Syllabus

The students will be given an Overview of Textile Manufacturing Chain. The indicate syllabus will include Textile Materials and their Identification, Fibre Manufacturing, Yarn Manufacturing, Fabric Manufacturing (Woven, Knitted, Nonwoven), Textile Colouration and Finishing, Apparel Manufacturing and Textile Testing and Characterisation. Beyond the fundamental subject knowledge, the Emerging Textile Innovations will also be covered. The laboratory practical sessions will include demonstrations in a Textile Microfactory environment.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lectures172.0034.00
Seminars22.004.00
Practicals35.0015.00
Private study hours397.00
Total Contact hours53.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)450.00

Private study

16 x 4 hours reading for lectures = 64 hours
2 x 4 hours reading for the seminar = 08 hours
Preparation for essay = 60 hours
Preparation for Product Report = 75 hours
Revision for exam = 120 hours
Private study = 70 hours

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Formative Assessment 1 – Mock Class Exam This activity will help students to prepare for the exam and promote assessment literacy. The feedback will be given by peers, with the aid of model answers. The peer feedback is known to encourage deep learning.
Formative Assessment 2 – Review of Journal Article This assignment will help students to develop and rehearse their writing skills in preparation for final dissertation. This assignment will test writing, referencing and citation skills. The review will be submitted to ‘Turnitin’ and will allow students to self-reflect on the quality of independent critical thought in their submitted paper.
Online MCQs Real-time assessment technology (such as TopHat) will be employed to embed MCQs/short questions throughout the module.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
ReportProduct Analysis Report (A resource pack containing sample and key characterisation and testing reports will be provided) 2400-2600 words35.00
Literature ReviewLiterature review (in response to a set research question aligned with LO4) 1400-1600 words25.00
In-course MCQIn-class Mock Exam, model answers provided for peer-assessment0.00
Literature ReviewReview of a journal article aligned to summative assessment “Literature Review”. Self-assessment with access to Turnitin report.0.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)60.00

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 mins40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)40.00

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: 30/06/2021 16:21:17

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