Overview

This topic will include a series of tutorial-based conversations around experimental design and patternmaking, providing opportunities for students to expand their thinking, and ways of looking at their surroundings. Students will be required to explore a range of techniques through project work centring around concept development.The expected outcome will be … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to give students the opportunity to:

  • Develop confidence to experiment with silhouette using draping techniques and fabric manipulation
  • Show critical analysis of their own work and problem solving abilities
  • Expand their patternmaking, garment construction and design skills
  • Develop work from concept to completion

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Create and analyse experimental designs using draping and fabric manipulation
2.
Critically analyse your own work, to identify problems and find solutions
3.
Communicate your skills through the creation of runway ready pieces
4.
Use advanced level technical knowledge and skills to enhance your abilities as fashion designers

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Assumed knowledge

Intermediate pattern and garment construction skills and understanding of design elements and principles.