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2016/17 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BA Fashion Design

Programme code:BA-TEXT/FDUCAS code:W230
Duration:3 Years Method of Attendance: Full Time
Programme manager:Mr David Backhouse Contact address:d.backhouse@leeds.ac.uk

Total credits: 360

Entry requirements:

In accordance with the School of Design admissions policy: please see our website (www.design.leeds.ac.uk)

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

Design

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

Design

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

Art and Design

Programme specification:

BA Fashion Design aspires to provide a broad conception of fashion that encompasses clothes, adornment and physical
appearance. While it aims to equip the students with the ability of creating fashion, it also aims to acquaint them with a
critical understanding of the range of theories and methods that inform fashion research, as well as fashion's relationship to historical context, cultural practices, social trends and values, and ideological assumptions.

Currently the programmes challenging scheme of study provides an emphasis on key specialisms each requiring independent enquiry, reflective practice and an academic understanding of global fashion design for the 21st Century. Central to the programme of study is learning through practical involvement, industrial relevance and commercial practice. Students are encouraged to pursue their personal design philosophy, and, where possible, to enter live competitions.

The programme comprises of two specialisms:
- Womenswear
- Menswear

At level one, all students take part in a year of common study and this will encompass elements of each specialisms.
Contextual subjects examining the history and theory of art and design, the development of visual culture and the
fundamentals of digital imaging are studied; these encourage students to develop awareness and judgement in relation to their studio practice and personal development. Where relevant, studio sessions are supported by practical demonstrations and formal lectures. Approaching the end of level one, students, in consultation with staff, will choose their specialism which willcommence at level two.

Womenswear Specialism
Students will focus on the research, analysis, design and development of womenswear. Emphasis will be placed on the
importance of cut, construction and fabric selection in all aspects of womenswear design. The Design Development &
Portfolio module challenges students to develop a clear understanding of design processes involved in womenswear and
related products at different market levels. Through the Garment Technology module students will gain a clear insight into the specific methods of pattern cutting for the development and production of womenswear sample garments. Moulage and tailoring will also be investigated. Students will be encouraged to visit international trade shows such as Premiere Vision and reference industry publications to further develop their understanding of the womenswear market. Historical and theoretical optional modules further support this pathway.

Menswear Specialism
Students will focus on the research, analysis, design and development of menswear. Emphasis will be placed on the
importance of cut, construction and fabric selection in all aspects of menswear design. The Design Development & Portfolio module challenges students to develop a clear understanding of design processes involved in menswear and related products at different and evolving market levels. Through the Garment Technology module students will gain a clear insight into the specific methods of pattern cutting with particular reference to tailoring and sportswear, for the development and production of menswear sample garments. Innovative manufacturing techniques will also be investigated. Students will be encouraged to visit international trade shows such as Premiere Vision and Bread & Butter as well as referencing industry publications to further develop their understanding of the menswear market. Historical and theoretical optional modules further support this pathway. Historical and theoretical optional modules further support this pathway. In addition, level two students continue to engage in complementary studies in colour and digital imaging, design theory and design management and marketing. At level three the students follow a programme of practical and theoretical self directed study. This includes a written investigation into a subject of their choice and of relevance to the study of fashion, and the opport unity to negotiate their final design project in consultation with a member of the academic staff. This will be within their specialist pathway and will lead to the production of a final design portfolio; students who have gained a suitable level of technical proficiency may opt to manufacture garments they have designed. At each level students may choose to study subjects from a range optional modules from within the School or discovery modules offered by other departments in the University. This allows students to tailor their academic study to their own interests and strengths, develop useful complementary skills such as languages, or gain knowledge that helps make them unique as graduates.

On completion of the programme graduates principally, but not exclusively, pursue careers in fashion design and related areas of retail and manufacture. Graduates have been successful in national and international competitions and find jobs with sought-after employers in the sector. The programme's emphasis on gaining academic and transferable skills equips studentsfor a broad range of prestigious employment, enterprise or postgraduate opportunities.


Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

DESN1250Fundamentals of Imaging20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
DESN1653Research and Design Development20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
DESN1661Garment Technology 120 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
DESN1815Material Culture and Mass Consumption20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
DESN1820Design History: 1900 to the Present day10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 10 credits from the following optional modules:

DESN1175Green Design and Sustainability10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
DESN1575Patterns and Culture10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Candidates will be required to study 0-20 credits from the following options

DESN1415Introduction to Photography (Digital)10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun), Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
DESN1633Colour and the Design Process10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
DESN1658Fashion Brand Analysis10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
DESN1705Drawing 1A10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun), Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
DESN1706Drawing 1B10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
DESN1830Technologies for Art and Design10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

The optional modules listed are indicative of those available. The School reserves the right to withdraw and introduce new optional modules in line with the annual review and development of teaching within the School. It may also be necessary on occasion to withdraw modules due to staff absence or very low enrolment numbers.

Students should note that they are not permitted to study the same module more than once.

Discovery modules:

Candidates may study up to 20 credits of Discovery Modules.


Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

DESN2285Research Methods 1: Finding and Using Research Resources10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
DESN2295Research Methods 2: Research, Writing and Dissertation10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
DESN2350Marketing Creativity and Innovation20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
DESN2653Design Development and Portfolio20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
DESN2661Garment Technology 220 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 10-20 credits from the following optional modules:

DESN2615Design Management and Trends10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
DESN2640Design Theory 220 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
DESN2645Design Theory10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Candidates should take 10-30 credits from the options below

DESN2170Knitted Fabric Technology for Design10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
DESN2180Garment Technology for Knitwear10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
DESN2405Contemporary Art and Memory10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
DESN2415Photography (Digital)10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
DESN2465Class, Taste and Society: Interpreting Designed Objects.10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
DESN2469Fashion Management10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
DESN2475The Condition of Things: Curating, Critical Writing and Designed Objects10 creditsNot running in 201617
DESN2500Eco-Design: Understanding Design's Role in Global Ecology10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
DESN2525Design for Sports and Performance Clothing10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
DESN2633Colour: Art and Science10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
DESN265820th Century Fashion10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
DESN2705Cutting edge: Collage as reconfiguring10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
DESN2730Principles of Typography10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

The optional modules listed are indicative of those available. The School reserves the right to withdraw and introduce new optional modules in line with the annual review and development of teaching within the School. It may also be necessary on occasion to withdraw modules due to staff absence or very low enrolment numbers.

Students should note that they are not permitted to study the same module more than once.

Discovery modules:

Candidates may study up to 20 credits of Discovery Modules


Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

DESN3559Fashion Innovation: Research and Analysis (Negotiated Project)
Pre-requisite for: DESN3568
20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
DESN3563Portfolio: Research and Analysis20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
DESN3564Portfolio: Design and Content20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
DESN3660Independent Study Dissertation40 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Students should note that the module DESN3563 Portfolio: Research & Analysis must be passed before work begins for DESN3564 Portfolio: Design and Content.

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 0-20 credits from the following optional modules:

DESN3405Landscape, Place and Environment in Contemporary Art20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
DESN3568Fashion Innovation: Product (Negotiated Project)20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
DESN3582Fashion Styling and Photography20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun), Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
DESN3585Collaborative Marketing and Promotion20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
DESN3725Information Design20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
DESN3765Brand Communications20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
DESN3770Contemporary Advertising20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)

The optional modules listed are indicative of those available. The School reserves the right to withdraw and introduce new optional modules in line with the annual review and development of teaching within the School. It may also be necessary on occasion to withdraw modules due to staff absence or very low enrolment numbers.

Students should note that they are not permitted to study the same module more than once.

Discovery modules:

Students may choose 0-20 credits of discovery modules. These must be at level 2 or level 3 unless they are special skills Discovery modules.

Last updated: 13/09/2016

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