2022/23 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
DESN1348 Fashion Contexts
30 creditsClass Size: 70
Module manager: Dr Helen Clarke
Email: h.clarke@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2022/23
Module replaces
DESN 1375 Fashion in contextThis module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module focuses on developing understanding of the dynamic nature of the global fashion system from both historical and contemporary perspectives.The module provides an overview of how technology, society and culture influence fashion styling and consumption from past, present and future perspectives. Through observation and identification of significant social and cultural themes, students will learn how to identify potential drivers of fashion and discuss the implications for the marketing of fashion products in the 21st century.Objectives
Fashion Contexts will introduce students to the social and cultural drivers of historical and contemporary fashion production and consumption.The purpose of this module is to establish an historical and contextual understanding of fashion, culture and society. Evaluation of theoretical perspectives on fashion production, styling and the wearing of fashion garments, will guide critical appraisal of the impact of technology, design, culture, retailing, marketing, globalisation and influential people on the development and adoption of 20th / 21st century lifestyle trends.
Students will further develop critical insight to the dynamics of group work and extend engagement with reflective practice in the development of key employability skills in team-working, communication and negotiation.
Learning outcomes
1. Use findings of secondary research to identify and record the development of style trends in fashion and clothing
2. Critically evaluate the driving forces of fashion past and present
3. Examine the impact of global macro trends on fashion design and consumer choice.
4. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the of political, environmental, societal, technological and cultural influences on fashion and clothing past, present and future
5. Reflect upon individual progress and contributions to the practice of team-working
Skills outcomes
-identify and record macro trends in fashion related products
- identify and evaluate drivers of fashion production and adoption
- evaluate the effects of technology, society and culture in a range of fashion contexts
- essay writing
Syllabus
This module covers topics such as
- the drivers of fashion
- fashion and society
- fashion and politics
- fashion and culture
- fashion and technology
- fashion consumption
- fashion and identity
- fashion and media
- fashion trends
- professional practice
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| On-line Learning | 6 | 2.00 | 12.00 |
| Group learning | 4 | 0.50 | 2.00 |
| Lecture | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Practical | 6 | 2.00 | 12.00 |
| Seminar | 2 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
| Private study hours | 260.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 40.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 | ||
Private study
- Research & Reading (100 hours)- Assignment research and preparation (110 hours)
- Team meetings, planning and organisation (32 hours)
- Reflection and critical appraisal (30)
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Student progress and engagement will be monitored throughout the duration of the module via attendance, participation in classes and through assessments. In addition further monitoring will take place through formal formative assessment points as follows: Tutor/peer discussions in seminar sessions.Formative and reflective feedback on group presentation in semesters 2.
Group and individual feedback during practical workshops in semesters 1 & 2. Assignment plan practical / feedback tutorials in in semesters 1 & 2.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Written Work | 4 x 800-1,000 blog posts as part of Portfolio of Research, Writing, Analysis | 50.00 |
| Group Project | 2,500 – 3,000 words | 30.00 |
| Reflective log | 1,500-2,000 words | 20.00 |
| 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 websiteLast updated: 03/08/2022
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