2023/24 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 2023/24
Pre-requisite qualifications
N/AModule 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 type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lectures | 17 | 2.00 | 34.00 |
Seminars | 2 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
Practicals | 3 | 5.00 | 15.00 |
Private study hours | 397.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 53.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 450.00 |
Private study
16 x 4 hours reading for lectures = 64 hours2 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 type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Report | Product Analysis Report (A resource pack containing sample and key characterisation and testing reports will be provided) 2400-2600 words | 35.00 |
Literature Review | Literature review (in response to a set research question aligned with LO4) 1400-1600 words | 25.00 |
In-course MCQ | In-class Mock Exam, model answers provided for peer-assessment | 0.00 |
Literature Review | Review 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 type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Online Time-Limited assessment | 2 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: 28/04/2023 14:38:41
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