2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

DESN2381 Sustainable Product Development

20 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Mark Taylor
Email: texmt@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2023/24

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module provides students with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have developed through the programme to the development of the perfect sustainable product. Through this process they will apply the core programme themes of environment, society, business and culture, and will employ the concepts and technologies to create a blueprint for sustainable fashion products. The module goes beyond simple product design by incorporating product development tools to create a detailed specification and to include analysis of the product to quantify the reduction in product footprint and to show how ethical considerations have been addressed.

Objectives

Building on the knowledge acquired through DESN1382 students studying on this module will, through a mix of lecture and practical classes, develop critical and analytical skills to allow them to further analyse the garment manufacturing process and the significant influence decisions made can have a on the performance and/or environmental and social impact of fashion products. Other important aspects of the garment production process will be investigated, including costing and quality control.

The use of CAD/CAM within the fashion industry and its use as a tool for building technical specifications will be introduced.

Learning outcomes
Students who have successfully completed the module will be able to:
1. demonstrate a broadening of their knowledge of the underlying features and technical performance of fibres, yarns, fabrics and finished fashion articles;
2. demonstrate a critical understanding of the key stages of the manufacturing processes for fashion articles, from pattern construction to finished garment;
3. construct appropriate performance criteria for textiles and fashion articles;
4. reflect upon the complexity of the inter-relationship between product performance, costs, quality and sustainability;
5. select and apply a range of established techniques to initiate and undertake the analysis of data and information;
6. communicate technical information concisely orally and in writing;

Skills outcomes
Use of CAD/CAM in fashion

Syllabus

Building on the two Level 1 lifecycle modules, this module will explore in greater detail how the processing route to create textile structures and garments can have significant bearing on properties, performance, cost and sustainability. Garment construction parameters, including the creation of effective lay plans, selection of stitch and seam types and use of trim and interlining will be discussed. The concept of standard allowed minutes will be introduced, and a framework for garment manufacturing costing discussed. The use of CAD and CAM in garment manufacture will be introduced. The process of quality management will be studied, and the concepts of data manipulation and statistical analysis for quality will be introduced.
During group practicals students will apply the knowledge gained to construct a specification for a more “sustainable” product.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	11	1.00	11.00
Practical	5	3.00	15.00
Seminar	2	2.00	4.00
Tutorial	1	1.00	1.00
Independent online learning hours			22.00
Private study hours			147.00
Total Contact hours			31.00
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 hours include further reading to further develop ideas presented in the lectures, in researching areas related to the project work, and in preparation of the group presentation and individual essay (7.5h each = 135 hours). The remaining 12 hours will be required in preparation for the group tutorial.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored continuously through regular attendance and participation in all taught classes and practical's (absences will be dealt with through the normal School channels);
Formative feedback will also be available during the small tutorial groups (1 meeting for each group of ca. 5 students);
Formative feedback will be offered during the practical and seminar sessions.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	3,000 words	50.00
Report	Project report 3,000 words	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: 18/08/2023

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