Design Development and Problem Solving of

Module
FD4210 Module Title final major project in Fashion
Code

Learning
30 Lectures/workshops 6
points
Lab hours 6
Hours/Week
Tutorials (Individual
6
and Group)
SDS 18
This unit provides the opportunity for the student to reflect on their learning to
date as they explore and apply theories and techniques to achieve the objectives
Module set out in their Final Major Project proposal. Students are encouraged to
Aim: demonstrate their specialist skills and specific interests, while challenging their
ability to solve problems in an innovative way.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit the students should be able to demonstrate ;
1. the ability to apply knowledge of fashion products theory and practice beyond
the context in which it was originally learnt.
2. the ability to apply a variety of research methodologies to realize appropriate
approaches to problem solving and inform debate.
3. the ability of critical judgments to evaluate research findings to foster further
enquiry and experimentation.
4. the ability to apply appropriate principles and techniques from a range of
disciplines to realize and resolve issues and produce prototypes and technical
specifications.
Learning
Module Outline Outcomes
Covered
Section 1 [1 Week]
Range Development LO-1
LO-2
Considering the Term 1 design idea generation to initiate the range LO-3
development aligned to the product strategy/selected customer/ brand and
market level.
Section 2 [1 Week]
Range balancing
LO-1
LO-2
Developed design ideas to be balanced according to the Trends, silhouette,
LO-3
price, material, colour and value addition by using the range balancing
principle.
Section 3[1 Week]
Range Finalization
LO-1
The range need to be finalized considering all the design development ideas LO-2
against market level, brand strategy, customer expectations and range LO-3
balancing principle..
Section 4 [1 Week] LO-1
Pre-product development LO-2

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 LO-3
Select each outfit from the range and make sketch pages for pre-product LO-4
development of each individual piece of garment after finalizing the range.
Pattern and Garment technology knowledge are essential to develop from 2D
to 3D idea generation in this stage.
Section 5 [1 Week]
Product Development of Outfit 01
Product initiation stage is going to start here for the first outfit selected from
LO-1
the range while the pattern and garment technology knowledge is used. The
LO-2
toile of individual garment of selected outfit 1 need to be developed in c alico
LO-3
or relevant material with appropriate flat pattern
LO-4
cutting/draping/knitting/engineered weaving or any other appropriate
craftsmanship.
Pattern and garment technology knowledge are essential to develop from 2D
to 3D idea generation in this stage to make technical inquiry of outfits.
Section 6 [1 Week]
Product Development of Outfit 01
The first outfit selected from the range is further critiqued and developed
LO-1
while the pattern and garment technology knowledge is used. The toile of
LO-2
individual garment of selected outfit 1 need to be developed in calico or
LO-3
relevant material with appropriate flat pattern
LO-4
cutting/draping/knitting/engineered weaving or any other appropriate
craftsmanship.
Pattern and garment technology knowledge are essential to develop from 2D
to 3D idea generation in this stage to make technical inquiry of outfits.
Section 7 [1 Week]
Product Development of Outfit 01/ 02
The second outfit selected from the range is initiated while the first outfit is
LO-1
also critiqued and being finished. The patterns and garment technology
LO-2
knowledge is used. The toile of individual garment of selected Outfit 1/2 need
LO-3
to be developed in calico or relevant material with appropriate flat pattern
LO-4
cutting/draping/knitting/engineered weaving or any other appropriate
craftsmanship.
Pattern and garment technology knowledge are essential to develop from 2D
to 3D idea generation in this stage to make technical inquiry of outfits.
Section 8 [1 Week]
Toile Critique (Outfit one and two)
LO-1
Individual tutorial to inquire the concerns and issues for further action of each
LO-2
individual pieces of outfits. The comments mainly the pattern construction,
LO-3
sewing, proportions, material selection, colour appropriateness, and balance
LO-4
are considered. Encouraging constructive feedback and reflective learning are
essential in this stage.
Outfit 3 can be started in this stage while Outfit 01/02 are finalized.
Section 9 [1 Week]
Product Development of Outfit 03/04
The third outfit selected from the range is initiated in this stage while the
patterns and garment technology knowledge is used. The toile of individual LO-1
garment of selected Outfit 03 needs to be developed in calico or relevant LO-2
material with appropriate flat pattern cutting/draping/knitting/engineered LO-3
weaving or any other appropriate craftsmanship. LO-4
Pattern and garment technology knowledge are essential to develop from 2D
to 3D idea generation in this stage to make technical inquiry of outfits.
Parallelly Outfit 04 can be initiated.

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Section 10 [1 Week]
Product Development of Outfit 03/04
The fourth outfit selected from the range is developed while the third outfit is
LO-1
also critiqued and being finished. The patterns and garment technology
LO-2
knowledge is used extensively. The toile of individual garment of selected
LO-3
Outfit 03/04 needs to be developed in calico or relevant material with
LO-4
appropriate flat pattern cutting/draping/knitting/engineered weaving or any
other appropriate craftsmanship.
Pattern and garment technology knowledge are essential to develop from 2D
to 3D idea generation in this stage to make technical inquiry of outfits.
LO-1
Section 11 [1 Week]
LO-2
Re-Asses the developed work
LO-3
Outfit 01/02/03/04 are refined, developed according to the comments.
LO-4
LO-1
Section 12 Final submission [1 Week] LO-2
Final submission and assessments. LO-3
LO-4
Weightage
Category Type Assessed LOs
(%)
Mid-Term (Critique- Toile
LO-1,2,3,4 20%
critique) [100%]
Assessments
CA Assignment [0%]

Lab Classes [0%]

80%
Final assessment [100%] LO-1,2,3,4
Recommended Texts:
1. Winifred , A. (1980) Metric pattern cutting for menswear : including unisex casual
clothes London Collins
2. Winifred, A. (1997) Metric pattern cutting Oxford Blackwell Science
3. Shoben, M & Ward, J. ( 1987) Pattern cutting and making up : the professional
approach ,Oxford Elsevier
4. Science in Design: Solidifying Design with Science and Technology
(https://lk1lib.org/book/11273797/a77532)
5. Recycling from Waste in Fashion and Textiles: A Sustainable and Circular Economic
Approach (https://lk1lib.org/book/5690448/c3903b?dsource=recommend
6. Christian Dior: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Master
https://lk1lib.org/book/17448168/bebe17
7. Modern Fashion Illustration: Create Trending Stories & Develop a Personal Brand
https://lk1lib.org/book/17411614/fbc9bd
8. A practical guide to sustainable fashion
https://lk1lib.org/book/11105130/d0f4c0
9. Miller, Lesley Ellis., Balenciaga: shaping fashion - London Victoria and Albert
Museum 2017
10. Rubiano, Margaret., Essentials fashion sketchbook: a designer's companion - New
York Perer Pauper Press 2013
11. Brown, Sass., Refashioned: cutting-edge clothing from upcycled materials - London
Laurence King Publishing 2013
12. Joseph-Armstrong, Helen., Draping for apparel design - 3rd ed. - New York
Bloomsbury 2013
13. McKelvey, Kathryn., Fashion design: process, innovation and practice - 2nd ed. -
Chichester John Wiley 2012

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 14. Fletcher, Kate., Fashion and sustainability: design for change - London Laurence
King Publishing 2012
15. Drudi, Elisabetta 'Kuky'., Figure drawing for men's fashions - Amsterdam Pepin Press
2011
16. Frings, Gini Stephens., Fashion from concept to consumer - 2nd ed. - Englewood
Cliffs Prentice-Hall 1987
17. Wolff, Colette., The Art of manipulating fabric - Iola Krause 1996

Mapping of Module Learning Outcomes (MLO) to the Programme Outcomes (PO)

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

LO-1 L H L H L L
LO-2 L H L H L L
LO-3 L H M H M H
LO-4 L H L H L L
Module H H H H M M

(H – High M– Medium L– Low)

Remarks: One project running through all 3 terms of 4 year as 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd stages.
th

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