Monday 18 October 2010

Learning Agreement

I've been working really hard on my learning agreement, I went to 3 tutorials and have re written it about 5 times. I'm hoping to get a good grade as I've put in plenty of effort. It was the first time I have written a learning plan. I love my time plan!



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Learning Agreement


Name: Gemma Dugan
Course: FdA Fashion                        Level: 5                        Year: Two
Unit: Specialist Practice Preparation
Reference number: FSN510
Credit points: 15
Tutors: Sarah Charles, Patricia Grice

Synopsis of study
For this unit I will be undertaking a project aimed to demonstrate my ability to utilize various skills. I will be making both a ring bound booklet on drapery and create a ladies fitted jacket. I plan on doing this by attending all classes and completing all of the work set. Along with any extra work I can think to complement it. For example creating the jacket pattern on Lectra as well as a paper pattern. This project will be beneficial to me because the jacket and the draping are so varied it will allow me to display a variation of talents.

The professional ring bound book will document the evolution of my drapery journey from start to finish. Within this presentation I will be including research, development and a written evaluation.
My research will consist of historical influences. I plan to go to Baths Fashion Museum to collate primary research. Two Madeleine Vionnet dresses are currently on display, which should be a great inspiration to the draping element in my work. To complement this I will also explore past and present trends by using trend forecasting books and journals, including Peclers and Bloom.

My development will comprise of experimentation with drapery. I am going to use one picture as my inspiration. I am also going to try out using different types of materials to see what distinctive effects can be created. Along with this I will experiment with how I drape in correspondence to the grain line. Madeleine Vionnet has inspired me to do this, as she was the first person to cut fabric on the bias.

I think there could be many challenges to overcome. My biggest concern will be assembling the book. I want it to look professional and seamless but struggle with more advanced computer skills such as Photoshop and Illustrator. I plan to overcome this problem by doing the things I struggle with by hand and scanning them in. Although I want this project to look as good as it can I do not intend to shy away from processes I am unsure of or unfamiliar with. I intend to construct some of the illustrations in Kaledo. I haven’t used Kaledo before but think that the outcome will look very effective. I will triumph over this difficulty by allowing myself time to practice the diverse techniques that can be achieved with Kaledo. To arrange the layout of the pages so the book looks professional I am going to gain inspiration from magazines such as POP.

The second part of my assignment is going to take the form of a ladies fitted jacket. For this I will create a paper pattern with eighteen pieces. Once this is done I will cut out the pieces in the appropriate fabric, lining and interfacing before sewing them together using the industrial machines. Although it sounds very simple when put like this, it is easy to make mistakes. I will overcome this challenge by concentrating and checking to make sure all of the pieces fit together and I follow a 1cm seam allowance throughout the sewing process.  Throughout the project I want to remain as meticulous as when I started. To ensure my collar is aligned and comes together in all the right points.

These two projects are very different. I think this is one of the main attributes they hold. The jacket is very regimented and instructions need to be followed step by step where as the draping can have as much creative direction as I deem it to need. Completing these projects will demonstrate that I can follow instruction and use my own intuition. Both qualities will benefit me in future careers.



Learning Agreement Timetable

Learning Agreement            Group Project            Jacket                        Booklet and Draping            Garment Technology            Other



Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Week 1
Commencing 4/10/210
SPR briefing
Create pattern for jacket
Finish pattern for jacket



Write 1stdraft for LA
Week 2
Commencing 11/10/210
Group Project brief
Lay plan by hand and diamino
Cut out pattern
ConstructjacketFashion Show meeting – goodie bag ideas

Learning agreement tutorial
Show 1st draft
Show moodboards to Karen
Meet group for project – 12.30

Write 2nddraft for LA
Week 3
Commencing 18/10/210
Learning agreement tutorial
Finish LA
Research and knitting samples for group project
Construct jacket
Finish constructing jacket
PPR Lecture

Design workshopMeet group for project – 12.30
Group Project Research
Make Presentation
Re-do jacket draft
Group project research
Week 4
Commencing 25/10/210
PPR Lecture
Show finished LA
Research past and present trends in peclers and bloom

Lectra and pocket samples

Lectra and pocket samples
Read POP for layout ideas
Research Tracey Emin and Natasha Kerr
Tweek LA
Research street knit
Make jacket pattern on lectra (double breasted?)
Research Francoise Dupre, Rachel John and Donna Wilson
Deadline – Learning agreement
Kaledo @ 11.00
Design Workshop
Put stuff together for jacket book!!


Week 5
Commencing 1/11/210
Practice on Kaledo
Do book jacket!
Lectra and finishing off
Finish book jacket
Deadline - Jacket
Peer assessment

Group Project Start skbook – possible target markets
Intro to garment technologyFinish possible target markets


Week 6
Commencing 8/11/210
Do title page and historical influences
Start putting research into sketchbook
Recreate photo in draping (take photos!)
Finish putting research into sketchbook
Experiment and develop draping
IT with Jamie
Trend and contemporary design influences
Group project
Garment tech – high street shop analysis
Go to Bath Fashion Musuem

Week 7
Commencing 15/11/210

Fabric sourcing in London
Group project
Kaledo – do front page
Go to MoDiP
Pattern for drape
Make drape toile
IT with Jamie
Kaledo page layouts
Garment tech – the fashion tree
Lessons cancelled
Kaledo page layout

Research of drape and selected design?
Booklet pages
Finish any drape stuff from this week?
Booklet pages
Week 8
Commencing 22/11/210
Develop chosen designs and influences into additional ideas/mini collection
Booklet pages
Draping – further development – finish dress!!
Group meeting
Draping – further development
IT with Jamie
Dress and booklet pages
Group Presentation
Garment tech - globalisation
Contemporary industry pages for booklet
Start putting booklet together
Week 9 Commencing 29/11/210
Put booklet together
Draping – further development
Draping – further development
IT with Jamie
Finish final design for drape
Promostyl presentation in main lecture theatre @ 1.30
Garment tech -QC day
Put booklet together
Finish putting booklet together
Week 10
Commencing 6/12/2010


Deadline – Booklet and pattern





Learning Agreement            Group Project            Jacket                        Booklet and Draping            Garment Technology            Other

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