Project Directive
In the form of a Learning Portfolio Post, identify a designer’s collection to study for the rest of the semester. Make a concept map that examines key themes in the collection. This collection will be the basis of your seminar paper. Themes within the collection will guide your final studio project.
Steps
Integrative 2 LP Bridge Post
- Select one of the following designers to serve as inspiration for your projects over the rest of our semester. Even if you already have a favorite in mind, research all of the designers. Add a gallery to your post that includes 2 examples of work from each designer.
Vivienne Westwood
Issey Miyake
Alexander McQueen
Raf Simons
Rei Kawakubo
Coco Chanel
- Select one designer. Research several collections by the designer. Make a gallery on your post that includes examples of pieces from 5 separate collections.
- Select one collection that you find very EXCITING. This collection will be the focus of your semester work in Studio and Seminar. Add a gallery of pieces from this collection. Add a video of the fashion show if possible. Add info on the season and date and some written notes on the inspiration of the collection, the materials, the color story, etc.
Collection Concept Map
- Make a word web based on the collection. Include questions that you have about this collection and its significance. Do this on a 18 x 24 in piece of paper. Photograph and add to your LP post.
- The concept map will include the following categories. Please add any additional categories that you find important.
Visual Elements (Materials, Surface Design, Silhouette, Color, Movement, etc)
Concept Themes/ Meaning
Emotions/ Attitudes
Designers Life/ Inspirations
Cultural/ Social Connections
Critical Interpretation
Reasons YOU are Inspired
