μύθος
mýthos
Synopsis:
Influenced by the Ancient Greek demi-god Perseus and
his most acclaimed mythical quest to slay the Gorgon Medusa. This collection
will exhibit the hero's story through six singular coloured outfits
representing the crucial elements of the myth, using oversized athletic
silhouettes. incorporating relevant
fabrication and treatments such as quilting, drawstrings and oversized cuts to
give the effect of draping in a reimagined non-traditional style.
Aims and objectives:
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Create and work to an independently written brief and
schedule throughout the course of this project, managing time and organisation
skills
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Identify a target audience/market for my work using
appropriate creative and market research
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Extensive idea development, documentation, analysation
and sampling – evidencing clear evaluative thinking and critical
appraisal/analysing
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Use of previous technical skills in fashion design,
illustration, pattern cutting and garment construction
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Evidence of analytical judgement in the selection of
final design ideas
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Recordation of costings and technical information for
the production of work, i.e. fabric costs – expense sheet
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Presentation of ideas to a professional standard in a
portfolio using appropriate formats
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Use technical processes creatively to produce
professional outcomes
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Achieve a professional standard of preparation and
presentation in the exhibiting of my work – i.e. end of year exhibition planning
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Self-assessment - analysis of personal management and
progress during the module, i.e. critical appraisal
Research:
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Use of primary research i.e. sketching, illustrating
and mark making
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Secondary research from resources such as books, the
internet, previous collections of fashion designers and artists
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Visiting of relevant exhibitions, shows and media
(such as films) to collect research
Perseus’ quest along with many Greek hero’s, god’s and
myths are documented through various medias such as literature, vases and
pottery as well as artistic paintings – which I can find at the British museum,
collecting research to create a visual story board and research map/s which
will create a strong start to my project.
Using research of contemporary and historical
sportswear from shops, books and the latest and past collections from fashion
shows I will be able to collect of contemporary sportswear fabrics which I will
incorporate within my garments.
Working methods:
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Collection of 2d work in sketchbook i.e. primary
research sketches, illustrations, designs
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3d products – fabrication and technical samples, final
outcomes
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Construction abilities using the machines, i.e.
industrial sewing machines, overlockers and coverstitch machine
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Use of technical skills creating digital flats and
professional portfolio utilising my previous technical abilities on Adobe
Photoshop and Illustrator
Materials and
processes:
I understand that to achieve my outcome I will need to
create professional relationships with companies and contacts such as fabric
suppliers and digital printing services.
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Use of athletic/sports related fabrics such as lycra,
jersey, airtex mesh, stretch mesh, jersey, neoprene, scuba, towelling,
sweatshirt jersey etc.
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Create a contact/suppliers file of agencies that I
will be using i.e. Chrissane (lycra/dancewear specialist fabric suppliers),
Kleins (trimmings, fastenings and tool suppliers), Maculloch and Wallis
(technical fabric suppliers) – all which I believe will play an important part
in my project aiding me to achieve my desired outcomes.
Audience/market:
My womenswear sports-luxe, mythological collection will
be designed for Autumn Winter 2018, desired from the age group of 18-30 year
olds who have an interest in athleisure, avant-garde fashion.
References and
Bibliography:
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Atkinson M. (2012). How to create your final
collection. Laurence King
- Renfrew E.
(2009). Developing a collection. ava
- Chunman D.
(2011). Pattern Cutting. Lawrence King
- Nakamicihi
T. (2011). Pattern Magic. Lawrence King
- Wesen Brant,
M . (2011). Fashion Drawing. Lawrence King
- Szkutnicka
B. (2010). Technical Drawing for Fashion. Lawrence King
- Fischer A.
(2009). Construction. ava
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Swaddling, J. (2015) The Ancient Olympic
Games, China; Toppan Leefung Printing Ltd.
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Houston, M G. (2012) Ancient Greek, Roman and
Byzantine Costume, New York: Dover Publications, Inc.
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Ford, J. (2004) The Twelve Labours of
Hercales, Brighton: The Salariya Book Company Ltd.
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Lee, M M. (2015) Body, Dress and Identity in
Ancient Greece, New York: The Cambridge University Press.
