Final major project proposal:
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.
Future Planning:
Exhibiting my work:
- Firstsite fashion show
o By taking part with my peers from my class I helped plan,
prepare, set up and attending the fashion show I was able to gather a brief
insight to what the wellknown show events such as Fashion Week in the five
cities would be ran and feel like
- End of year degree show
o In preparation for my end of year degree show I had
designed ideas for a wall space to present my work, consisting of three
garments, two hung from fishing wire and one dressed on a mannequin bust placed
on a shelf attached to the wall. Above this would be my six final photographs
from my photoshoot exhibiting my other garments and various skills utilised to
create them. Having said this, the exhibition space ideas had changed and I was
to have to make a compromise on my ideas and design for the perfect space. The
overall design for the show is to hang our garments from fishing line all
across a room, designed for members of the public to have the ability to walk
through and around the garments up close and personal. Due to the large size of
our class and volume of work it was evident that many of our collections would
need to be refined down in order to fit at least a small piece of everyone’s
work in. I critically selected four of my outfits which I deemed to be the most
aesthetically pleasing alongside each other whilst showing off my skills and techniques
in pattern cutting and constructing as a fashion designer. Our portfolios are
to be situated along shelves across the room also presenting our professionally
skilled work.
- Social media
o Social media is a wonderful way of getting yourself known
and your work out in the world, particularly in the fashion industry in this
day and age with our ever growing technology enabling us to share posts
nationally. Social media platforms which I have utilised to share my work are:
Instagram, Artsthread, Facebook and Twitter.
o Instagram: is a
wonderful platform which appeals to many artists and designers around the world
let alone the fashion industry, this is due to the ability to share media such
as photos, videos and gifs nationally. With editing features to create your own
aesthetically pleasing style within your media and your profile to gain
followers and potential contacts for your future career. Although many of my
peers have created professional Instagram accounts alongside their personal
accounts to publish their work appealing to their future career goals, I have
decided against it. This is because I do not feel it would benefit my future
career as I am not looking to be heavily involved in being within and creating
work for the fashion industry itself.
o Artsthead: allows the
public to view and publish portfolios from fashion to graphic design students
which is an excellent way of scouting potential employees and cuts out the time
consuming process of interviewing many before viewing their portfolio and work
which may not appeal to yourself. I have been utilising my artsthread account
uploading my portfolios for others to view. Although previously I mentioned I
currently have no desire to join the ever growing fashion industry it is ideal
to get insight into others ideas and designs whilst receiving feedback for your
own.
o Facebook: through facebook I
have been able to share events such as our firstsite fashion show and end of
year show with my family and friends along with members of the public.
Future Career Direction:
My desired dream career would be to teach
students in a high school, college or university level specializing in either
art and design or fashion and textiles, in order to do this I would need to
undertake a post graduate PGCE degree and complete with a minimum pass of 2:2.
As excited as I am to start progressing to this level, there are things I would
like to experience myself before settling into a full time job which would
determine my future. I have been planning to travel across the world for many
years as it is something I have wanted to do since I can remember, I believe
this experience would be good for myself to gain a huge range of knowledge,
inspiration and independency. However, if I was to pursue this dream I feel it
would be better for myself and future career to start before I am comfortable
and tied down to a full time job as the flexibility would be slim to none which
is why I have made the independent decision to start my journey earlier rather
than later. Funding my trip will require a fair sum of money which I currently
do not possess. I currently work part time in a retail store where I undertake various tasks and responsibilities within the
store, employees and customers. As previously been offered, I will be
progressing in my job to a full time employee on a comfortable salary in order
to pay minimal debts from university back, starting to place money aside for my
travels as well as earning ends meet. This will mean taking on more responsibilities
such as potentially becoming a key holder for my current store and potentially
a higher status such as a supervisor. I am hoping to keep this status for a
minimum of a year until I feel I have a sufficient amount of savings to
complete my traveling experience which I am assuming will take between 6 months
to a year and half. Once returning I will undertake the post graduate course in
order to secure myself a placement in a high school, college or university to
get a grasp of what I career I desire to have. I understand that degree courses
are not always cheap and have looked into post graduate funding for PGCE
degrees which are possible dependent on the teaching subject which I aim to
research into.
One year plan:
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Progress in my part time sales assistant job into a full time sales assistant with a higher salary
and responsibility – i.e. becoming a key holder for the store
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Paid a deposit on my travelling trip with my
peer and friend Laura and begin to start saving money towards the trip and
spending money with my full time work salary
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Volunteer for occasional teaching work i.e.
standing in on college/high school classes for insight into my future career
Three year plan:
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Ideally have started my travels across the
world with Laura or begin to start
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Have applied to a post graduate course – PGCE
degree which will enable me to teach students in the future
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Have a job in a school or college prepared to
run alongside my post grad degree
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Save for/move out of my house into my own
flat/house
Five year plan:
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Have
completed my post graduate PGCE degree with a minimum of a 2:2
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Be in a
steady full time job teaching art and design or fashion and textiles to a high
school level or above
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Be
living comfortably in my own place
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Potentially
settling down and planning a future family
Reviewing my final year:
Now I am coming to
the end of my second year I think I can successfully say that I have completed
and applied my short term and medium term goals from last year to my work. Them
being:
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Successfully
completing my third and final year
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Understand
the course requirements for the future
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Expand my
knowledge and skills
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Keep an
open mind on new experiences and projects
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Develop
and expand knowledge and skills
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Challenge
my learning abilities
My short term objectives for this
year:
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Continue
successfully developing and understanding my own style of work, expanding my
knowledge and skills with an open mind to new techniques
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Stay
motivated in my work
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Completion
of my degree with the highest possible grade I can achieve
My medium term objectives for this
year:
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Continue
to utilise Instagram, facebook and artsthread as a platform to share my ideas,
inspiration and designs
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Begin
working full time in my current job to fund my future desires
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Search for
work placements and opportunities that I can use to my advantage in terms of my
work and future career
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Explore
future career options i.e. teacher training or business courses
My long term objects remain almost
the same as the previous year:
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Successfully
achieve a job roll within the education system
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Plan for
and have my own family
