2022/23 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
DESN1381 Fashion Lifecycle 1: Materials and Process
20 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Mark Taylor
Email: texmt@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2022/23
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module introduces the concept of sustainable analysis via the early lifecycle stages of a product. By considering the sustainability issues of the manufacturing of textiles (raw materials, production processes, dyeing and finishing) the module builds on the programme themes for considering sustainability in terms of environment, society, business and culture. This module provides the technical foundation for understanding the full fashion lifecycle and important sustainability issues at each stage of the life cycle from design choices through to material selection and fabric manufacturing.Objectives
The module is designed to introduce students to the raw materials and processes used to produce the textile materials that are used to make fashion articles. Students will have the opportunity to employ standard methods for measuring the properties of these textile materials.The module will introduce the idea that decisions made at every stage of the fashion lifecycle can have an effect on the social and environmental impact of a product.
Learning outcomes
Students who have successfully completed the module will:
1. have an understanding of the textile supply chain and its effects on the environment.
2. appreciate the social and ethical effects that the global fashion industry has;
3. be able to discuss the inherent characteristics of: fibrous materials and their yarn formations; fabric forming processes; fabric construction handle, aesthetics and performance;
4. be able to demonstrate knowledge of the common processing routes for, and terminology used in, converting fibres to yarn, yarn to fabric;
5. have the capability to perform simple laboratory practices used for the characterisation and assessment of textile properties in a fashion context;
Syllabus
Using the premise that decisions made during every stage in a fashion product’s lifecycle can have a considerable effect on the product’s performance and its social and environmental impact, students will be introduced to the basic principles and procedures to produce textile products. The source and attributes of textile fibres will be reviewed. The fundamental aspects of yarn formation and common yarn types will be examined. Simple forms of fabric structures (basic weave and weft knitting constructions) and their method of manufacture will be reviewed.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Practical | 4 | 2.00 | 8.00 |
| Seminar | 4 | 2.00 | 8.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 22.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 151.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 27.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
Independent online learning is facilitated by online materials which allow students to explore in more detail topics identified in the lectures (2h per lecture = 22 hours).Private study includes further reading in preparation for laboratory sessions and seminars (5h each = 40 hours), revision for the MCQ (40hours) and to further develop ideas presented in the lectures and in the preparation of the assignment (71hours).
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Student progress will be monitored continuously through regular attendance and participation in all taught classes, practical’s and seminars (absences will be dealt with through the normal School channels);Practical’s will require group presentations that give the opportunity for formative feedback to inform the final individual submission.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 1000-1500 words | 60.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 60.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Online MCQ | 1 hr 00 mins | 40.00 |
| 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 websiteLast updated: 03/08/2022
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