(Award available for year: Master of Science)
1. Demonstrate advanced understanding of textile technology and processes applicable in the field of apparel design including the role of colour.
2. Critique textile systems, including recycling practices, and distinguish the constraints, limitations, and
opportunities for innovation.
3. Evaluate advanced concepts in polymer science relevant to textiles, exploring their properties, applications,
and potential for enhancing material performance.
4. Author research in the field of textile sustainability and innovation by formulating hypothesis, developing
appropriate methodologies, and interpreting advanced research findings.
Skills Learning Outcomes
1. Communicate ideas and arguments clearly using a range of verbal, written and visual skills.
2. Examine information, synthesise research findings, make connections and, where appropriate, propose solutions.
Competence Standards
1. Effectively interpret and use research findings to inform problem identification, evaluation and propositions
for sustainable textile outcomes.
2. Articulate a process of critical evaluation to justify technological decision making in response to feedback
and contemporary textile challenges.
Competence Standards
1.Effectively use research findings to inform problem identification, evaluation, prototyping and outcomes for shorter projects and a final major project.
2. Effectively communicate a clear understanding of the advanced theories, principles and contexts of textile development and production with specific reference to sustainability challenges.
3. Demonstrate advanced skills, using a variety of lab-based technologies and techniques, to develop textile-based products/solutions with appropriate support where required.
Formative feedback will occur through a combination of self-reflection, peer group and tutor feedback. Active learning
will be encouraged through the use of peer group formative assessment and self-assessment where feedback is
attained both through dialogue and self-critique. The use of digital engaging tools will also be part of the in-lecture formative assessment. Summative assessments will provide a measure of the extent to which students have achieved the learning outcomes of the modules.
Authentic assessment means relevant assessment, relevant in terms of contemporary contexts and also relevant to your personal interests and your future aspirations. The authenticity of assessment is an important consideration in how we design assignments and project briefs. This means that we think carefully about the relevance of assessment outcomes, not only in academic terms but also in terms of your chosen career path, skill development needs and the future of work in your chosen discipline. Where appropriate, there will be an element of choice in your assessment. Some projects will allow you to choose the focus and format of your submission.
In the School of Design you will be assessed through a variety of methods, these include visual 2D and 3D responses, portfolios of text and image, blogs, short videos, presentations as well as more traditional essays, reports and exams. Some of your assessments may be based upon collaboration with your peers. This collaboration could be in the development of artefacts, proposals and/or various forms of visual and textual communication in response to problem-based issues.
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