Fashion Design, Materials and Textiles

Learning Outcomes

Subject Specific Practical Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• use machines and equipment competently and safely in the studios and workshops
• select and explore fashion design techniques, materials and processes
• apply practical skills effectively in the development of your work

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• generate ideas through enquiry, analysis and critical reflection
• make informed judgments in the selection and use of ideas, materials and techniques
• inform your practice by selecting, analysing and reflecting on research appropriate to set projects

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• drawing, digital and visual communication skills appropriate to fashion design
• a research informed approach to fashion design practice
• design development applied to a range of fashion design contexts
• how to creatively integrate and explore a variety of media, techniques, technologies and materials in the realisation of your projects ideas

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• manage your time and produce work to set deadlines
• generate ideas and solve problems independently
• communicate ideas effectively in a variety of formats including digital media
• make effective use of learning resources

This module offers an insight into the fundamental relationship between Fashion Design, materials and textiles. You will work with set projects exploring the ways in which materials and textiles are practically used in a range of areas within Fashion Design, from menswear and womenswear to sportswear and tailoring. To support your learning you will have specialist creative and practical workshops and sessions, which will increase your skills and enable you to explore your ideas from the perspective of the set projects.

The set projects may vary each academic year to reflect current practice in the fashion industry.

During the Fashion Design, Materials and Textiles module you will be asked to decide which pathway you wish to study for Part 2 and 3. You will get advice to support your pathway choice from your Subject Tutors.

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching methods include:

• Visual presentations
• Group tutorials and discussions
• One-to-one tutorials
• Creative and technical workshops
• Industry insight from guest speakers

Learning activities include:

• Creative portfolio development
• Drawing and digital portfolio workshops
• Creative design and technical workshops
• Peer group learning
• Critical reviews
• Self Evaluation
• Study Skills support

Relationship between the teaching, learning and assessment methods and the planned learning outcomes

In this module learning and teaching activities focus on helping you to explore materials and textiles relevant to different areas in fashion design. You will explore set projects through taught and independent practice in the studios and workshops. This module is also about establishing a foundation of relevant skills to explore your creativity and produce exciting informed responses to your project ideas.

Formative feedback on your work is offered in the form of one-to-one and group tutorials and critical reviews with staff and peers. This will allow you to reflect on and develop your understanding of fashion design, materials and textiles.

There will also be a focus on creating a professional portfolio.

The Academic Skills Library page for study skills support http://library.soton.ac.uk/sash

Harvard citing and referencing support including citethemright online resource http://library.soton.ac.uk/sash/referencing

Academic Integrity support http://library.soton.ac.uk/sash/what-is-academic-integrity

Study Skills Workshops http://library.soton.ac.uk/sash/workshops/

Note: This module does not allow an external repeat and students who fail it need to retake the module internally at WSA. This applies to practice-based modules where achievement of the objectives and learning outcomes is demonstrated through practice based outputs, which require the use of specialist equipment, facilities, supervision and training.

Resources & Reading list

General Resources

The following is a list of recommended equipment for the Fashion Design programme in Part 1:. A4 and A3 Sketchbooks, Tracing paper and layout pad, A4 ring bound folders, Magic and masking tape, Glue stick, Drawing and painting material including pens, pencils, chalks, marker pens, inks, paints, brushes etc., paper shears [minimum 20cm], Fabric shears [minimum 23cm], Tape measure, Ruler [30cm], pattern-master ruler, Fine steel pins, calico, pattern cutting paper, various materials and fabrics for the set projects. This is not a complete list of equipment and material needed, however it is an indication of what students need at the beginning of the programme to start the first project. A more detailed list will be given at the beginning of the programme.

Blackboard. http://blackboard.soton.ac.uk Panopto via Blackboard

Library. http://library.soton.ac.uk/home

lynda. https://www.southampton.ac.uk/lynda

Textbooks

Issey Miyake (1999). Making Things Foundation. Cartier Pour L’Art contemporain.

Clive Hallett and Amanda Johnston (2010). Fabrics for Fashion. Laurence King.

Jenkyn Jones. S. (2002). Fashion Design.. Laurence king publishing.

Nakamichi Tomoko (2012). Pattern Magic Stretch Fabrics:. Laurence King Publishing.

Simon Sievewright (2007). Basic Fashion Design: Research and Design. AVA Publishing.

Bowie Style (2010). Print and Pattern. Laurence King.

Sissons Juliana (2009). Basic Fashion Design: Knit : Knit. Laurence King Publishing.

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal