Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
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
- employ a critical approach to your practical skills in order to develop more refined and resolved design outcomes
- study independently and manage your time effectively, work to deadlines
- utilise presentation skills in an increasingly professional way
- utilise a wide range of learning resources including digital skills to inform your practice
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- how to utilise sources to further your design development
- how to apply the skills needed to practice professionally in textile design
- industry practice and professional design and different market levels informed by your research.
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- use your research to develop higher levels of resolved ideas to align with the textile industry
- apply methods of enquiry and critical evaluation to demonstrate your ideas
- test, evaluate and develop your creative ideas and practical skills within your discipline
Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- explore and apply materials, techniques and processes, to a higher level and relevant industry context
- evidence your progression of increasingly ambitious experimentation.
- work and use machines and equipment safely in the studios and workshops with increased competence
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tutorial | 30 |
| Follow-up work | 100 |
| Completion of assessment task | 90 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 70 |
| Wider reading or practice | 30 |
| Lecture | 10 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 90 |
| Preparation for scheduled sessions | 30 |
| Total study time | 450 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
The Academic Skills Library page for study skills support. http://library.soton.ac.uk/sash
Digital Learning resource for students to access digital support and tutorials. www.lynda.com
Blackboard. http://blackboard.soton.ac.uk Panopto via Blackboard An on-going relevant reading list to specific projects will be listed on the project brief/s and available on blackboard
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..
Academic Integrity issues. http://library.soton.ac.uk/sash/what-is-academic-integrity
Textbooks
Briggs-Goode. A (2013). Printed Textile Design. Laurence King Publications.
Russell Alex (2011). The Fundementals of Printed Textile Design. AVA Academia.
Brown Carol (2013). Knitwear Design. London: Laurence King.
Quinn, Bradley (2009). Textile Designers at the Cutting Edge. Laurence King.
Clarke, S, (2011). Textile Design. Laurence King Publications.
Donofrio-Ferrezza, Lisa (2008). Designing a knitwear collection: from inspiration to finished garments. Fairchild Books.
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:
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Portfolio | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Portfolio | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal