Fashion Design Practice 1 - TFD1171

Assessment 1: Written assignment (coursework)

Feedback will be delivered in both written and verbal forms and, where appropriate, through use of online methods.
In addition to ongoing informal feedback and evaluation as part of the teaching process, formally structured tutorials will be scheduled to allow appropriate feedback and clear guidance for development. These will take the form of formative feedback prior to the final submission of assignments as part of the summative assessment.

Written Assignment

Assessment 1: Portfolio

A design portfolio that includes visual and skills-based work, such as media exploration, research sketchbooks, mood/concept boards, CAD applications, design development, and illustrations. Manipulation of basic blocks into patterns and prototypes that demonstrate appropriate sewing methods and fabric utilisation. Supporting annotated technical file that includes pattern manipulation experiments, manufacturing samples and a production/technical data.

Portfolio

Fashion Design Practice 1 will present the foundations of fashion design, the basic principles of flat pattern cutting and the fundamentals of sewing and garment construction through holistic approaches.
The module content is made up of two distinct elements - design and manufacture; however, these elements are assessed holistically as one, cohesive body of work. These elements will be explored and developed through the introduction of a range of creative and technical skills, materials and processes, including the use of specialist facilities.
In further detail, this will include:
<ul><li>An introduction to primary and secondary research and forecasting materials relevant to fashion design</li><li>An introduction to the fundamental distinctions between womenswear and menswear design, cut and construction</li><li>An introduction to the skills of drawing and illustration relevant to fashion design</li><li>Basic block manipulation and pattern production</li><li>Introduction to fabric types, structures, trimming quality and detailing in relation to fashion design and creative sampling</li><li>Foundation skill development in use of specialist facilities, sewing methods, toiling and garment construction techniques</li><li>Introductory interpretation of design concepts into toiles and sample garments</li><li>Problem solving and solutions relating to design, pattern cutting and garment construction</li><li>An introduction to the skills needed to create basic garment technical packages</li><li>The use of reflective, and self-evaluative processes.</li></ul>

School of Arts and Humanities

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Fashion Design

TFD1171 - Fashion Design Practice 1

Fashion Design Practice 1

be able to demonstrate knowledge of clothing production processes including fabric properties, stitch and seam classifications and sewing techniques; their application, suitability and limitations, identifying problems and establishing solutions by following procedures and using equipment safely.



be able to demonstrate initiative, independent research and critical evaluation.

be able to demonstrate awareness of basic pattern cutting methods, utilising accurate measurements, proportions, line and contemporary styling. 

be able to communicate creative and innovative research through a variety of forms.

be able to show awareness of a range of media including CAD to record visual stimuli relevant to fashion design.

be able to manage individual conceptual and practical tasks in a timely, professional manner; express ideas, opinions and criticisms verbally and present work to a foundation level.

be able to demonstrate awareness of creative visual research and design development that considers the needs of specific markets.