Module Descriptors
TEXTILES FOR FASHION
CCIF40188
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Rowena Beighton-Dykes
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 51
Independent Study Hours: 99
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 50%
- JOURNAL weighted at 20%
- CLASS PRESENTATION weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
Students will be introduced to a range of new and traditional textile manufacturing / manipulation techniques, and encouraged to experiment with different methods and approaches. The language associated with discussing and analysing visual forms will be explored, and students will use a range of communication methods to demonstrate and share their understanding of the formal elements and concepts associated with textiles for fashion.
Students will document their experiences of learning through the medium of the Learning Journal, complementing their work by allowing exploration of their experiences. Students will consider their successes, new experiences, difficulties and how they tackle them. The reflective journal will include material not used elsewhere in their coursework, such as exhibition material with personal reflection, consideration of outside influences on their work, and how to manage their learning as part of the wider picture. Students will be expected to revisit their Learning Journal throughout the course, annotating their earlier comments and using earlier experience to inform later development.
Students will document their experiences of learning through the medium of the Learning Journal, complementing their work by allowing exploration of their experiences. Students will consider their successes, new experiences, difficulties and how they tackle them. The reflective journal will include material not used elsewhere in their coursework, such as exhibition material with personal reflection, consideration of outside influences on their work, and how to manage their learning as part of the wider picture. Students will be expected to revisit their Learning Journal throughout the course, annotating their earlier comments and using earlier experience to inform later development.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students must submit work for all assessments.
Assessment 1) Evidence of experimental development of a wide range of textile skills and use of equipment, showing experimental and innovative use of 2D and 3D media, including new and traditional manufacturing / manipulation techniques presented in a suitable format (50%) [Learning Outcome 1]
Assessment 2) Reflective Learning Journal demonstrating investigation and evaluation of others' work and evaluation of own progress and exploration of media (20%) [Learning Outcome 3]
Assessment 3) Presentation and justification of a piece or pieces of own work in appropriate format (30%) [Learning Outcome 2, 4]
Assessment 1) Evidence of experimental development of a wide range of textile skills and use of equipment, showing experimental and innovative use of 2D and 3D media, including new and traditional manufacturing / manipulation techniques presented in a suitable format (50%) [Learning Outcome 1]
Assessment 2) Reflective Learning Journal demonstrating investigation and evaluation of others' work and evaluation of own progress and exploration of media (20%) [Learning Outcome 3]
Assessment 3) Presentation and justification of a piece or pieces of own work in appropriate format (30%) [Learning Outcome 2, 4]
Module Resources
Students will have access to general and specialist art and design studios and resources at the college including computer suites and libraries. They will also have access to computer suites and libraries at the university.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
Module Texts
Banbury, G & Dewar, A. Embroidery for Fashion (1985)
Braddock Clarke, SE. and O'Mahony, M. Techno Textiles 2: Revolutionary Fabrics for Fashion and Design: Bk. 2 (2007) W W Norton & Co Inc.
Da Cruz, E. & Black, S. Fashioning Fabrics: Contemporary Textiles in Fashion (2006) Black Dog Publishing.
Fletcher, K. Sustainable Fashion and Textiles: Design Journeys (2008) Earthscan Publications Ltd.
Hefford, W. & Victoria and Albert Museum. Victoria and Albert Museum's Textile Collection: Design for Printed Textiles in England from 1750-1850 (1997) Abbeville Press.
Meller, S. Russian Textiles: Printed Cloth for the Bazaars of Central Asia (2007) Abrams.
Ruth, L. Contemporary Knitting: For Textile Artists (2007) Batsford.
Braddock Clarke, SE. and O'Mahony, M. Techno Textiles 2: Revolutionary Fabrics for Fashion and Design: Bk. 2 (2007) W W Norton & Co Inc.
Da Cruz, E. & Black, S. Fashioning Fabrics: Contemporary Textiles in Fashion (2006) Black Dog Publishing.
Fletcher, K. Sustainable Fashion and Textiles: Design Journeys (2008) Earthscan Publications Ltd.
Hefford, W. & Victoria and Albert Museum. Victoria and Albert Museum's Textile Collection: Design for Printed Textiles in England from 1750-1850 (1997) Abbeville Press.
Meller, S. Russian Textiles: Printed Cloth for the Bazaars of Central Asia (2007) Abrams.
Ruth, L. Contemporary Knitting: For Textile Artists (2007) Batsford.
Module Learning Strategies
Indicative:
Introductory briefing at onset of module: 1 hr
Workshops, to include demonstrations, studio tutorials and exploration of different textile techniques and manipulations: 40 hrs
Group tutorials and critiques with formative feedback: 5 hrs
Individual tutorials: 5 hrs
Total contact time: 51 hrs per student
Introductory briefing at onset of module: 1 hr
Workshops, to include demonstrations, studio tutorials and exploration of different textile techniques and manipulations: 40 hrs
Group tutorials and critiques with formative feedback: 5 hrs
Individual tutorials: 5 hrs
Total contact time: 51 hrs per student