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2021/22 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

DESN3578 Fashion Innovation, Research and Analysis (Negotiated Project)

20 creditsClass Size: 40

Module manager: Elaine Evans
Email: E.L.Evans@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2021/22

Module replaces

DESN 3559

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module allows students to pursue independent lines of research and discovery to develop and design an innovative garment collection which draws on contemporary and future consumer needs and wants in a number of diverse ways. Students are encouraged to explore a range of technologies to support their toile making, silhouette development and fashion product design, culminating in a designed collection and prototype toiles.The module is a pre-requisite for DESN 3579 which runs in semester 2.

Objectives

This module aims to develop and expand upon practical and technical skills acquired in Level 2 in module DESN 2667.
Students are encouraged to conduct individual and independent lines of research and enquiry in order that they may formulate innovative, appropriate and diverse design solutions which address a defined consumer need.

Learning outcomes
1. Research independent areas of interest in relation to the development of an original and contemporary fashion garment collection
2. Demonstrate individual and creative expertise within stated commercial parameters
3. Develop innovative design solutions which meet the needs of a specified consumer group
4. Communicate design thinking in appropriate visual and written form
5. Develop prototype toiles which demonstrate the specified creative innovation concept


Syllabus

This module is principally concerned with the design of a contemporary garment collection, which reflects a total individual concept, underpinned by original research. This module is not project-based; therefore after negotiation and agreement with tutors, students will provide a 1,000-word study proposal that outlines their intentions, accompanied by a comprehensive time management plan. Through the development of their original innovation concept, students will explore:
- Advanced toile development methods such as draping, moulage and experimental flat pattern cutting
- The use of digital tools to enhance or re-imagine traditional methods of product development
- Identifying and designing for a specified target market with commercial relevance
- Alternative and innovative garment construction methods
- Contextualisation of fashion products and brands in terms of relevant sociological, cultural, technical and commercial aspects.
- Development of innovative practice, whether this be ecologically, technically or ethically focussed

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture41.004.00
Practical103.0030.00
Practical113.0033.00
Seminar13.003.00
Tutorial20.300.50
Private study hours129.50
Total Contact hours70.50
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)200.00

Private study

- 50.00 hours : Develop visual research, design development work
- 50.00 hours: Toile development, based on the agreed actions from tutorials.
- 10.00 hours: Source fabrics, trims etc.
- 19.50 hours: Develop print, laser cutting and other technical samples as applicable to individual innovation concepts.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

There are a number of soft deadlines in the module timeline that give students to opportunity to receive verbal feedback on their work incrementally, and students present a summary of their project to staff and students in sem.1 / week 11 for verbal feedback before submission of work in early January. The week before the presentations (week 10) would be an ideal point for students to discuss a completed a self-assessment / formative feedback form with their tutor and agree objectives for completion of the project work.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Practical4 prototype toiles (2 from introductory project and 2 from innovation concept)50.00
PortfolioInnovation concept proposal and time plan (1000 words), Design development journal, final design sheets (as described on project brief)50.00
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: 30/06/2021 16:21:16

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