Module Details

Module Code: TEXT6001
Title: Fashion Design & Industry
Long Title: Fashion Design & Industry
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2024/25 ( September 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5420 - Textiles
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is designed to give students an introduction to the fashion industry. The students will learn about the history of fashion, begin learning a range of practical techniques to create and construct textile items and explore a range of design techniques.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain in detail the causes and effects of historical fashion trends.
LO2 Demonstrate fundamental fashion skills and use a variety of embellishment, design application and construction techniques.
LO3 Use design processes and a range of creative skills to transform inspiration into designs.
LO4 Identify various levels of the fashion and textiles industries and evaluate how their developments affect fashion design and society.
LO5 Apply design techniques to household items/garment design and development.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
The History of Fashion Design.
The development of popular western fashion. How societal changes affected clothing trends.
Fundamental Fashion Skills.
Basic hand sewing, machine sewing, seaming and fabric texturing.
Colour, Design Application and Embroidery
Embellishment techniques. Various colour application and dyeing techniques. Various textiles creation and embroidery techniques
Creative Skills.
Applying the design process. Sourcing inspiration. Translating inspiration into design. Creating in a sketchbook. Creating mood and final presentation boards.
The History of the Fashion Industry.
Historical developments in the fashion industry and how they have shaped the current industry.
Design.
Design skills. Design development. Illustration.
Sustainable Practices.
This module aims to ensure sustainable consumption and production processes in line with SDG 12.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%
Special Regulation
Students are required to achieve a mark of 40% or greater in both the 'Practical/Skills Evaluation' & the 'Exhibition Evaluation' assessment components.

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 2,3,5
Assessment Description
Portfolio illustrating skills and techniques learned and developed. Continuous evaluation and feedback.
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,4
Assessment Description
1000 word essay on the history of fashion design or the fashion industry.
Assessment Type Exhibition Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 2,3,5
Assessment Description
Proficient use of a variety of techniques to design, create and decorate a textiles item.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Fashion History & Industry Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Practical Skills Every Week 2.50 2.5
Lab Contact Design Skills Every Second Week 0.75 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research, Reading & Practical Work Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 6.25
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.25
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Fashion History & Industry Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Practical Skills Every Week 2.50 2.5
Lab Contact Design Every Second Week 0.75 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research, Reading & Practical Work Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 6.25
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.25
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Dunleavy, M.. (2000), Dress in Ireland, Collins Pr, [ISBN: 9781898256847].
  • Farid Chenoune. (1993), A History of Men's Fashion, Flammarion, [ISBN: 978208013536].
  • DK Publishing. (2010), The Needlecraft Book : Knitting, Embroidery, Needlepoint, Quilting, Crochet, Applique, Patchwork, [ISBN: 9780756661700].
  • Fiona McDonald. (2012), Textiles: A History, Pen & Sword Books Ltd, [ISBN: 9781848845091].
  • Jennifer Prendergast. (2014), Sewing Techniques : An Introduction to Construction Skills Within the Design Process, Fairchild Books, [ISBN: 9782940411917].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • McCrum, Elizabeth. (1996), Fabric and Form: Irish Fashion since 1950, 2nd. [ISBN: 9780750912860].
  • Wilson, W. and Taylor, L.. (1991), Looking Glass: A History of Dress from 1860 to the Present Day, Bbc Pubns, [ISBN: 9780563214410].
  • Akiko Fukai, Tamami Suoh, Miki Iwagami, Reiko Koga, Rie Nii. (2015), Fashion: A History from the 18th to the 20th Century, TASCHEN GmbH, [ISBN: 978383655719].
  • Valerie Cumming, C. W. Cunnington, P. E. Cunnington. (2017), The Dictionary of Fashion History, Bloomsbury Academic, [ISBN: 978184788534].
  • Collette Wolf. (2003), The Art of Manipulating Fabric, Krause Publications, [ISBN: 978080198496].
  • Zarida Zaman. (2012), New Fashion Designers' Sketchbooks, A&C Black Visual Arts, [ISBN: 978140814062].
  • Everett, F. Usborne. (1987), Guide to Fashion: how clothes are designed, made and sold, Osborne, London, [ISBN: 9781856696197].
  • Sue Jenkyn Jones. (2011), Fashion Design, 3rd. Laurence King Publishing, [ISBN: 9781856696197].
  • Jane Bolsover. (2010), Sewing Machine Basics : A Step-by-Step Course for First-Time Stitchers, CICO Books, [ISBN: 9781907030734].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_FHEBU_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Home Economics and Business 1 Mandatory