Module manager: Mark Taylor
Email: m.taylor@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2026/27
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module extends the concept of sustainable analysis via the full lifecycle concept of a product introduced in DESN1381 Fashion Lifecycles1. In this module the sustainability of fashion products and the industry is explored for the garment manufacturing, distribution, usage and end of life stages of the lifecycle. The module provides the technical foundation for understanding these stages of a fashion product and supports the programme themes of environment, society, business and culture.
This modules follows on from DESN1381 and will introduce students to the fashion garment manufacturing process and the subsequent post production stages of the product lifecycle – from distribution to end of life.
The effect that the user can have on the environmental impact of fashion products will be investigated.
Again the module will introduce the idea that decisions made at every stage of the fashion lifecycle can have an effect on the sustainability of a product.
In addition students will be introduced to the complex world of environmental legislation and start to use methods for measuring the impact of products on the environment.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Demonstrate familiarity with the theories, concepts, and practical techniques relevant to studying fashion and sustainability.
2. Identify environmental and ethical issues throughout the fashion lifecycle stages.
3. Apply skills and knowledge to develop outcomes for sustainable fashion in response to project briefs.
Skills Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
4. Apply effective communication skills in the presentation of their work.
5. Develop qualitative and quantitative research skills.
6. Demonstrate an ability to critically reflect on their work and their strengths and weaknesses.
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 11 | 1 | 11 |
| presentation | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| seminars | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Practicals | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Independent online learning hours | 22 | ||
| Private study hours | 149 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 29 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Group Project | Written report | 60 |
| In-course MCQ | Online MCQ | 40 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Check the module area in Minerva for your reading list
Last updated: 30/04/2026
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