Module Details

Module Code: TEXT7001
Title: Textile & Craft
Long Title: Textile & Craft
NFQ Level: Intermediate
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 examines textiles with respect to their sources, uses, sustainability and ethics. Various craft techniques explored and demonstrated. Design and construction techniques developed to create, repair and repurpose.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify fibres, their sources, production processes, suitability and care for application in fashion or interiors.
LO2 Adapt used textiles to new purposes, repair and upcycle textiles for continued use.
LO3 Demonstrate a variety of craft techniques.
LO4 Evaluate a fabric, garment or brand’s sustainability and debate various standings on ethical fashion.
LO5 Upcycle a garment and/or household item.
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
Textiles.
Fibre types, sources and production methods. Fabric construction types and uses. Fabric finishes and textiles for interiors. Textile care and stain removal techniques.
Repairing, Repurposing, Recycling and Upcycling.
Various reparation and alteration techniques. Finding new uses for textiles and methods of adapting them. Application of design principles and elements.
Craft techniques.
A variety of craft techniques including but not limited to knitting, crochet, patchwork.
Sustainability and Ethical Fashion.
Exploring the effects of the fashion industry on the environment and different societies. Examining the different ethical viewpoints within the industry. This module aims to ensure sustainable consumption and production processes in line with SDG 12.
Reconstruction.
Application of repair, alteration, design, craft, embroidery and or embellishment techniques to upcycle and repurpose a garment/household item
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 30
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Continuous assessment of craft skills
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,4
Assessment Description
Answer a range of short questions about fibres, fabrics, production methods, sustainability and ethical fashion
Assessment Type Exhibition Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 2,4,5
Assessment Description
Upcycle a garment. Present the final product and outline how you created your garment/item in a more sustainable or ethical way.
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 Textiles, Sustainability & Ethical Fashion Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Practical Skills Every Week 2.50 2.5
Lab Contact Craft Skills Every Second Week 0.75 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research, Reading & Practical Work Every Week 2.75 2.75
Total Hours 7.75
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.25
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Textiles, Sustainability & Ethical Fashion Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Practical Skills Every Week 2.50 2.5
Directed Learning Non Contact Craft Skills Every Second Week 0.75 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research, Reading & Practical Work Every Week 2.75 2.75
Total Hours 7.75
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Rob Thompson and Martin Thompson. (2014), Manufacturing Processes for Textile and Fashion Design Professionals, Thames & Hudson, [ISBN: 9780500517413].
  • Karekar Rasika. (2014), Fashion Ethics and Sustainability, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, [ISBN: 9783659396984].
  • Gordon K. Farley, Jennifer Farley, Colleen Hill. (2015), Sustainable Fashion : Past, Present and Future, Bloomsbury Academic, [ISBN: 9780857851857].
  • Collier, A.M.A.. (1980), Handbook of Textiles, Wheaton, [ISBN: 978008018057].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Joseph, M.L.. (1966), Introductory Textile Science, Holt,Rinehart & Winston of Canada Ltd, [ISBN: 9780857095619].
  • Noriko Misumi. (2020), Joyful Mending : Visible Repairs for the Perfectly Imperfect Things We Love!, Tuttle Publishing, [ISBN: 9784805315743].
  • Judith Turner. (2014), The Sewing Bible For Clothes Alterations: A Step-by-Step Practical Guide on How to Alter Clothes, New Holland Publishers, [ISBN: 978174257642].
  • Lily Fulop. (2020), Wear, Repair, Repurpose: A Maker's Guide to Mending and Upcycling Clothes, Countryman Press, [ISBN: 978168268434].
  • Sass Brown. (2013), ReFashioned : Cutting-Edge Clothing from Upcycled Materials, Laurence King Publishing, [ISBN: 978178067301].
  • Kate Fletcher. (2020), Sustainable Fashion and Textiles : Design Journeys, Taylor & Francis Ltd, [ISBN: 9780415644563].
  • Peg Couch. (2015), Garment Construction: A Complete Course on Making Clothing for Fit and Fashion, Design Originals, [ISBN: 978156523509].
  • Collette Wolf. (2003), The Art of Manipulating Fabric, Krause Publications, [ISBN: 9780801984969].
  • Zarida Zaman. (2012), New Fashion Designers' Sketchbooks, Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, [ISBN: 978140814062].
  • Sue Jenkyn Jones. (2005), Fashion Design, Laurence King Publishing, [ISBN: 9781856696197].
  • Philip Balsiger. (2014), The Fight for Ethical Fashion : The Origins and Interactions of the Clean Clothes Campaign, Ashgate, [ISBN: 9781409458050].
  • Bloomsbury Publishing PLC. (2019), Global Perspectives on Sustainable Fashion, [ISBN: 9781350058132].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
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