2016/17 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
BA Textile Design
| Programme code: | BA-TEXT/TD | UCAS code: | W232 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 3 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Dr Liz Gaston | Contact address: | e.a.gaston@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) for details
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 & Design
Programme specification:
In Year 1, you will undertake core studies in the historic, cultural and technological aspects of art & design. Alongside your academic work, you will be introduced to the fundamental principles of design, with a view to developing skills in drawing, repeat pattern, constructed textiles techniques such as knit and stitch, and the use of colour.
In Year 2, you will develop your academic understanding of the core subjects and an awareness of professional standards.
You will focus your studio practice and specialise in one of the following:
- Digital Textiles
- Structured Textiles
Each of these pathways is further sub-divided into:
-Textiles for Fashion
-Textiles for Interiors
If you choose to the textiles for interiors route within the digital textiles specialism you will study specialist textile modules using digital technology, which focuses upon digital print on paper and fabric, and laser cutting. You will learn how to test a variety of substrates for fashion and interior textile product applications using laser-cutting technology. You will also gain an understanding of digital print technology on paper and fabric.
If you choose the textiles for fashion route within the digital textiles specialism, you will work with either laser cutting, digital fabric printing or materials manipulation (or a combination of these processes) in producing large scale fashion product concepts. This route focuses upon creative and innovative textiles for fashion, rather than pattern cutting and garment construction.
Drawing and repeat pattern drafting, along with in depth market research, form the core activities of the digital textiles specialism, and will be developed in years two and three.
If you select the either the knitted or stitched textiles route within the constructed textiles specialism, you will be given the opportunity to develop innovative and contemporary designs for fashion or interiors based on your own visual and market research. Using a variety of media, you will explore knitted and stitched textile structures and techniques in order to gain the experience necessary to realise exciting and creative designs. The curriculum will include the study of technical aspects of fabric composition, to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to influence the form, colour, 3D structuring, and other properties of textile materials. This area is informed by internationally leading research work in the School.
In semester two, you will have the option to continue your studio practice in textile design or choose a theoretical module in textile technology. This academic option will focus upon textile technology for designers including aspects of fibres, yarns, and knitted, woven, non-woven and print technologies.
In Year 3, you will work towards a final exhibition of design work and produce a written investigation into a textiles subject of your choice. In semester two, you will also have the option to continue your studio practice in textile design or choose theoretical modules in textile technology. This academic option will focus upon textile technology for designers focusing upon new developments in fibres, yarns, and knitted, woven, non-woven and print technologies.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| DESN1250 | Fundamentals of Imaging | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| DESN1560 | Design for Textiles 1B | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| DESN1561 | Design for Textiles 1C | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| DESN1815 | Material Culture and Mass Consumption | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| DESN1820 | Design History: 1900 to the Present day | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study 10 credits from the following option modules:
| DESN1175 | Green Design and Sustainability | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| DESN1575 | Patterns and Culture | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Candidates should study 0-20 credits from the options below
| DESN1415 | Introduction to Photography (Digital) | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun), Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| DESN1633 | Colour and the Design Process | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| DESN1658 | Fashion Brand Analysis | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| DESN1705 | Drawing 1A | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun), Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| DESN1706 | Drawing 1B | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| DESN1830 | Technologies for Art and Design | 10 credits | Semester 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 will be required to study 0 - 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:
| DESN2285 | Research Methods 1: Finding and Using Research Resources | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| DESN2295 | Research Methods 2: Research, Writing and Dissertation | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| DESN2350 | Marketing Creativity and Innovation | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| DESN2564 | Design for Textiles 2A | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| DESN2565 | Design for Textiles: Specialisms | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Students should take 10-20 creditsfrom the options below
| DESN2615 | Design Management and Trends | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| DESN2640 | Design Theory 2 | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| DESN2645 | Design Theory | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Students should take 10-30 credits from the optional modules shown below
| DESN2170 | Knitted Fabric Technology for Design | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| DESN2180 | Garment Technology for Knitwear | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| DESN2405 | Contemporary Art and Memory | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| DESN2415 | Photography (Digital) | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| DESN2465 | Class, Taste and Society: Interpreting Designed Objects. | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| DESN2469 | Fashion Management | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| DESN2475 | The Condition of Things: Curating, Critical Writing and Designed Objects | 10 credits | Not running in 201617 | |
| DESN2500 | Eco-Design: Understanding Design's Role in Global Ecology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| DESN2525 | Design for Sports and Performance Clothing | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| DESN2633 | Colour: Art and Science | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| DESN2658 | 20th Century Fashion | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| DESN2705 | Cutting edge: Collage as reconfiguring | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| DESN2730 | Principles of Typography | 10 credits | Semester 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 will be required to study 0 - 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:
| DESN3342 | Design for Textiles 3: Visual Research and Analysis | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| DESN3343 | Design For Textiles 3: Critical Studio Journal | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| DESN3566 | Design for Textiles 3 - Specialisms | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| DESN3660 | Independent Study Dissertation | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates should study 0-20 credits from the optional modules below
| DESN3405 | Landscape, Place and Environment in Contemporary Art | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| DESN3445 | Time and the Image in Contemporary Art | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| DESN3582 | Fashion Styling and Photography | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun), Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| DESN3585 | Collaborative Marketing and Promotion | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| DESN3635 | Computer Aided Design and Professional Design Presentation | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| DESN3720 | Contemporary Typography | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| DESN3725 | Information Design | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| DESN3765 | Brand Communications | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| DESN3770 | Contemporary Advertising | 20 credits | Semester 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: 13/02/2017
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