2021/22 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

DESN2667 Fashion Product Realisation

30 creditsClass Size: 25

Module manager: Dr Hye-Won Lim
Email: texhlim@leeds.ac.uk

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

Year running 2021/22

Module replaces

DESN 2661 Garment Technology

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module aims to develop and expand practical skills acquired in Level 1 and will focus on structured pattern making and garment construction. Individual 2D designs will be realised in 3D product. Manufacturing methodology and terminology will be documented, all within industrial standards.

Objectives

This module aims to develop and expand practical skills gained in Level 1 and will focus on structured pattern making for woven, nonwoven or knitted garment construction, manufacturing methods and terminology, all within industrial standards.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to ...
1 Demonstrate research methods, analysis and information skills creatively and with individual expression within technical and commercial parameters;
2 Create original garment samples in woven, nonwoven or knit that are well conceived, executed and presented, fulfilling the requirements of a given brief;
3 Demonstrate a sound understanding of how garments are constructed and manufactured creatively and commercially;
4 Demonstrate effective communication & presentation skills;
5 Rationalise efficient time management skills, critical awareness and work effectively both individually and as a team member.

Skills outcomes
· Dexterity in material manipulation
· Hand and computer drawing skills
· Operating industrial garment machinery

Syllabus

This module will consolidate working methods acquired previously in Level 1. It aims to develop and expand practical skills and will focus on structured pattern making for garment construction, students individual 2D designs will be realised in 3D product. Manufacturing methodology and technical knowledge will be documented in a personal journal.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Drop-in Session	22	3.00	66.00
Lectures	6	1.00	6.00
Practicals	22	3.00	66.00
Private study hours			162.00
Total Contact hours			138.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			300.00

Private study

Students are asked to engage with recommended reading which enhances their understanding of work completed during taught sessions and with the research, analysis and construction notes which are all part of the Product Research Journal. Students are asked to research and analyse a range of contemporary and historic garments, and to include construction and fabric content through primary and secondary research. Students are also required to produce a feedback log and action on a weekly basis. Students should present this work in a professional style with appropriate visual communication and referencing.
Library research: 50hrs
Garment research and analysis: 50hrs
Preparation and presentation of work: 50hrs
Produce feedback log and demonstrate actions to be taken: 12hrs

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Informal feedback tutorials including monitoring of skills (weekly basis)

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Practical	Two finished outfits, prototype toiles and patterns. Professional practice to be assessed (following project guidelines, responding critically and creatively to feedback).	60.00
Report	Two product, research and construction journals of approximately 2500 words plus relevant visual information. Professional practice to be assessed (following project guidelines, responding critically and creatively to feedback)	40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		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: 08/09/2021

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