Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- innovative and contemporary practices within textile design and how the professional, cultural and technological changes taking place in this field impact on your work
- a variety of traditional and digital media, techniques, technologies and materials to realise your ideas
- how to apply the skills needed to practice professionally in textile design
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- communicate ideas effectively in a variety of written, visual and digital formats
- utilise presentation skills in an increasingly professional way
- utilise a wide range of learning resources to inform your practice
- solve problems independently, manage your time effectively and work to deadlines
- employ digital skills to support your learning
Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- evidence your increasing experimentation with processes in a professional and organised manner
- demonstrate knowledge of production for a professional context through the realisation of a collection of Samples, design outcomes and supporting work
- explore and apply materials, techniques and processes, both traditional and digital to communicate and realise an individual approach to textile design
- work and use machines and equipment safely in the studios and workshops with increased competence
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Effectively utilise your research to inform your experimentation and translation of ideas into design
- apply methods of enquiry and reflection which will enable you to critically evaluate the qualities in your work in order to relate your ideas to an intended context
- test, evaluate and develop your ideas and practical skills within your discipline
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Type | Hours |
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Tutorial | 30 |
Completion of assessment task | 90 |
Supervised time in studio/workshop | 70 |
Wider reading or practice | 30 |
Independent Study | 100 |
Preparation for scheduled sessions | 30 |
Lecture | 10 |
Practical classes and workshops | 90 |
Total study time | 450 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
Academic Integrity issues. http://library.soton.ac.uk/sash/what-is-academic-integrity
Harvard citing and referencing systems, including citethemright online resource. http://library.soton.ac.uk/sash/referencing
WSA Creative Services: Students can access a wide range of 2D and 3D printing and laser cut facilities..
University of Southampton Digital Learning resource for students to access CAD and Digital Tutorials. www.lynda.com
Blackboard. http://blackboard.soton.ac.uk Panopto via Blackboard You will be guided by your tutors to preparatory and ongoing relevant texts whether in print or available online, An on-gong relevant reading list to specific projects will be listed on the project brief/s and available on blackboard
The Academic Skills Library page for study skills support. http://library.soton.ac.uk/sash
Textbooks
Holyoke, J. (2013). Digital Jacquard Design. UK: Bloomsbury.
Tellier-Loumagne, Françoise (2005). The art of knitting; inspirational stitches, textures and surfaces. Thames and Hudson.
Briggs-Goode. A (2013). Printed Textile Design. Laurence King Publications.
Donofrio-Ferrezza, Lisa (2008). Designing a knitwear collection: from inspiration to finished garments. Fairchild.
Oelsner. GH (1952). A Handbook of Weaves. London.
Dowde. J (2004). Freeform knitting and crochet (Vol. Milner Craft Series). Burra Creek, N.S.W.: Sally Milner Publishing..
Bowles. M & Isaac. C (2009). Digital Textile and Design. Laurence King Publications.
Alderman. S (2008). Mastering Weave Structures transforming ideas into great cloth. USA: Interweave Press.
Clarke, S. (2011). Textile Design. Laurence King Publications.
Russell Alex (2011). The Fundementals of Printed Textile Design. AVA Academia.
Shenton. J. (2004). Woven Textile Design. Laurence King Publications.
Assessment
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Portfolio Development
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback: Formative feedback is given continually on portfolio development through a variety of verbal opportunities during the module, including tutorials and critiques as well as peer-group sessions. Written feedback is undertaken mid –semester. Formative feedback also occurs during different learning situations such as tutorials, critical reviews and discussions.
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Portfolio | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Portfolio | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal