2022/23 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

DESN1383 The Fashion Industry

20 creditsClass Size: 47

Module manager: Eleanor Scott
Email: e.l.scott@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2022/23

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module will introduce students to the challenges and opportunities for sustainable fashion within the modern industry, focusing on how environment, society and business are intimately related. The module will provide students with a description of the key operations within the industry in terms of its structure, different sectors, business models, and the supply chain. As 80% of the environmental and social impacts of a product are ‘locked in’ during the product development process, students will also explore this process and roles of the functions that manage product development. The module will also explore the economic drivers that influence decision making within brands and retailers to provide the business context for sustainable fashion.

Objectives

The aim of the module is to provide a broad introduction to the fashion industry from a business perspective. The module will describe the key functions of the industry, the common approaches for the management and delivery of fashion to the consumer market and an understanding of brand/retailer structures and business models. The module will also introduce the concept of product development, the buying process and functions and the supply chain that all play important roles within the industry.

Learning outcomes
Students who have successfully completed the module will be able to:
1. Describe the structure of the fashion industry
2. Illustrate the complexity of fashion supply chain
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of the product development process
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the key functions that manage the product development process within a brand/retailer
5. Explain the value chain for fashion products

Syllabus

The module will develop students’ understanding of the fashion industry by considering the role of design, marketing, technology, brands/retailers and the global supply chain in the delivery of fashion products (clothing) to the consumer market. Students will also be exposed to the fundamentals of product development, and the roles of key functions within brands/retailers and the supply chain. This will provide a broad overview of the complexity of the industry, and the process of product development. This foundation will be used to explore the challenges of delivering sustainable fashion within a commercial context. The role and influence of the consumer will be considered within this complexity as well macrotrends that are driving change within the industry.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Tutorials	2	2.00	4.00
Practicals	1	2.00	2.00
Lecture	9	1.00	9.00
Seminar	4	2.00	8.00
Independent online learning hours			3.00
Private study hours			174.00
Total Contact hours			23.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

Each lecture is regarded as a signpost for further reading and enquiry, requiring an average of 5h of independent study per topic (45hr).
Students will be expected to prepare for seminar activities and engage with independent study based on these activities equivalent to 10h per seminar (42hr)
Poster presentation 10 hours
Report preparation, research and writing (77hr).

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

The seminar activities are designed to provide opportunities for formative feedback on progress and understanding.
Further feedback will be provided via the group poster presentation which is used to test student knowledge.
Dedicated group tutorials are scheduled in week 4 and week 9 to support the finalisation of summative submissions in week 5 and week 12.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Group Project	4500 - 5000 words	80.00
Poster Presentation	750 - 1250 words	20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

In the development of group work, individual contributions to assessment will be reviewed via an ongoing process of formative review This will be facilitated via the groups online channel in teams. The School of Design group work policy will frame and guide fairness in assessment. If a student is unable to contribute to the final group assessment, an individual re-sit assignment will be devised to ensure fulfilment of learning outcomes

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Open Book exam	3 hr 00 mins	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		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: 24/10/2022

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