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2021/22 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
DESN3172 Integrated Portfolio: Research and Analysis
20 creditsClass Size: 50
Module manager: Jeffrey Thorpe
Email: j.s.thorpe@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2021/22
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module consolidates the working practices developed in Levels 1 and 2, allowing students to demonstrate an analytical, research based approach to the development of contemporary fashion design in their chosen pathway. Students will conduct independent, in-depth research and analysis to inform unique fashion concepts, using a broad and diverse range of contemporary and historical sources. From this research students will produce contemporary fashion design solutions for a wide range of market levels, responding to future opportunities and challenges for the global fashion industry. Students will consider digital and non-digital approaches to fashion design in terms of their own concepts and communication.Objectives
The purpose of this module is to provide students with a clear understanding and awareness of advanced in-depth fashion research. Students will synthesise their primary and secondary research, analyse their technical and creative findings and then relate them to their specific chosen pathways.Students will formulate their in-depth independent research into finished journals, that have the potential for considered, contemporary fashion design development, that are appropriate for a wide range of global brands.
Learning outcomes
1. Negotiate and formulate the direction of their research journal work to build their design portfolio.
2 . Analyse and develop ideas, concepts, proposals and solutions using the visual and written language, materials, processes and techniques of fashion design using both primary and secondary in-depth research.
3. Examine and articulate an informed rationale for advanced and diverse fashion design ideas.
4. Establish and formulate an individual design identity for specific brands to achieve agreed design objectives.
Syllabus
This module builds on the innovative fashion design research, knowledge and skills developed by students at level 1 and 2. It will be delivered through lectures, demonstrations and tutorials that enhance a self-initiated design projects participated on an individual basis.
Students are encouraged to conduct individual and independent research into different levels of the fashion design markets in order that they may formulate appropriate and innovative fashion design solutions. They will produce visual research journals, concept boards and design work that demonstrate a synergy between fashion and textiles. This will address the future opportunities, demands and challenges which underpin their understanding of the process of fashion design and increase their understanding of the opportunities and challenges faced by the global fashion industry.
Students will be expected to participate effectively in group/individual critiques and will become aware of the importance of self-motivation, originality, commitment and time management. They will be encouraged to make independent decisions in accessing the most appropriate traditional, new or emerging technologies to develop advanced fashion design ideas.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| presentation | 2 | 3.00 | 6.00 |
| Lecture | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Seminar | 4 | 1.00 | 4.00 |
| Tutorial | 6 | 0.30 | 3.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 185.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 0.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 15.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
• Design development: 60 hours• Visual research: 55 hours
• Library Research: 20 hours
• Preparation and presentation of work: 50
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Informal tutorials including monitoring of skills level ( bi weekly basis).X4 Group tutorials at strategic times throughout the module
X2 Students present their research to their cohort. This is an opportunity to receive formative feedback from staff and peers.
Students will also have the opportunity for mid-semester self-assessment formative feedback, based on the learning objectives and levels of assessment for the module.
At the end of semester 1 students receive summative feedback on the assessed submission.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Report | Negotiated research journals with supporting evidence. | 70.00 |
| Portfolio | Finished concept, colour, fabric, customer profile and brand boards and finished illustration ideas for each outcome. | 30.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
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