Traditional and Digital Textile Processes

Learning Outcomes

Subject Specific Practical Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• explore and apply materials, techniques and processes, both traditional and digital to communicate and realise an individual approach to textile design
• demonstrate knowledge of production for a professional context through the realisation of a collection of Samples, design outcomes and supporting work
• evidence your increasing experimentation with processes in a professional and organised manner
• work and use machines and equipment safely in the studios and workshops with increased competence

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• employ digital skills to support your learning
• utilise presentation skills in an increasingly professional way
• solve problems independently, manage your time effectively and work to deadlines
• communicate ideas effectively in a variety of written, visual and digital formats
• utilise a wide range of learning resources to inform your practice

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• innovative and contemporary practices within textile design and how the professional, cultural and technological changes taking place in this field impact on your work
• how to apply the skills needed to practice professionally in textile design
• a variety of traditional and digital media, techniques, technologies and materials to realise your ideas

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Effectively utilise your research to inform your experimentation and translation of ideas into design
• test, evaluate and develop your ideas and practical skills within your discipline
• apply methods of enquiry and reflection which will enable you to critically evaluate the qualities in your work in order to relate your ideas to an intended context

This module marks the next steps in acquiring and developing digital and traditional practical skills in your specialist pathway, to allow you to become increasingly competent and independent. You will find suitable materials and working methods to realise your ideas and attend appropriate technical demonstrations. This module will build on your knowledge and understanding of Part 1 and will start to equip you with the self-analysis necessary to develop your independent working in Part 3.

Your developing knowledge of the context of your ideas will be supported by group and tutor discussions. You will be encouraged to experiment and work creatively and safely in the School’s studios and workshops and utilise the School’s central digital resources to develop your design ideas.

You will experience workshops, which include specific technical instruction related to your selected textile pathway. This module will also include creative workshops on drawing and mark making, sketchbook development, visual communication, material and yarn selection, textile design processes, colour analysis and application. These examples are illustrative and not exhaustive and may vary each academic year.

You will assemble a portfolio of work and supporting material developed in response to the set projects. The portfolio must include evidence of your research, development and specialist subject workshops.

Teaching methods include

• Group tutorials and discussions
• One-to-one tutorials
• Critical Reviews
• Creative workshops
• Technical demonstrations
• Visual presentations
• Industry insight from guest speakers
• Formative feedback
• Project briefings

Learning activities include:

• Creative development
• Drawing workshops
• Research and concept development workshops
• Creative design development
• Technical workshops
• Optional study visits (Museums, Galleries and related activities to research for projects)
• Peer group learning
• Group critiques
• Self-assessment
• Study skills Hub

Relationship between the teaching, learning and assessment methods and the planned learning outcomes

The module learning and teaching activities help you to explore and investigate your ideas through studio-based or related activities in your subject specific areas focusing on digital and traditional practical skills. Technical demonstrations and creative workshops will increase your knowledge of the contemporary discipline context in which you are working and help you develop confidence in the selection and use of practical skills. Formative feedback to help enable your understanding of your area and develop greater levels of critical analysis and thinking is continuous throughout the module through one-to-one tutorials, group tutorials and critiques with specialist staff and peers. Written feedback takes place midway in the semester. Students may also request one-to-one feedback with specialist staff.

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: Formative feedback is given continually on portfolio development through a variety of verbal opportunities during the module, including tutorials and critiques as well as peer-group sessions. Written feedback is undertaken mid –semester. Formative feedback also occurs during different learning situations such as tutorials, critical reviews and discussions.
• Final Assessment: No
• Group Work: No

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.