UNIT 4: Week 6-8

Lesson Aims: To finalise your design ideas and fully plan for the creation of your final outcome 

Lesson Objectives (during these lessons you will):
1. Complete 4 refined samples for design board
2. Present Design Board
3. Create a detailed maquette for your final piece
4. Complete 4 more refined samples 
5. Create a large sample to scale for your final piece  

WEEK 6 w/b 17th March
FOCUS: DESIGN BOARD
Finalise your design ideas and present your design board. You should include the following:

• Photograph of your paper piece
• Images of inspirational artist/designer/object work
• Sketches of design ideas
• 4 refined samples 
• Colour swatches - really focus on what uou would like to use in the exam (this may mean restricting your colour palette!)

HOMEWORK Complete presentation of design board 

Deadline: first lesson next week 

WEEK 7 w/b 24th March
FOCUS: MAQUETTE
Create a detailed maquette, this is a prototype of your intended final outcome, you should use it to problem solve in advance of the exam! Also During this week I will begin to have a detailed one to ones to discuss areas for improvement.

• Fashion pathway create your garment to ensure you are clear about the construction of your piece. You can use a cheap fabric to do this e.g. calico/plain cotton 
• Interior/Art create your object or a template for your object. You can use a cheap fabric to do this e.g. calico/plain cotton 
• ALL once complete continue sampling or look ahead to next weeks tasks 

HOMEWORK Complete maquette for final piece 

Deadline: first lesson next week 

WEEK 8 w/b 31st March
FOCUS: FINAL SAMPLES
During this week you will have a detailed one to one to discuss areas for improvement. This is the last chance to create samples. 

• Create 4 more refined samples
• Look back through your boards to improve them 

HOMEWORK Create a large sample to scale for your final piece and work on areas for improvement 

Deadline: first lesson back after easter

Celebrating Success: your paper designs!

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UNIT 4: Week Four and Five

Lesson Aims: To link your practical work to the work of a relevant artist/designer and create a series of samples in response to their work.

Lesson Objectives (during these lessons you will):
1. Create a series of samples in response to your chosen artist/designer 3-4
2. Ensure your samples are responding using techniques used by your chosen artist/designer
3. Research your chosen/artist designer
4. Write up your research (min 300 words) 
5. Present the work on board 3/4 'Artist Research'

TASKS

1st double lesson

1. Select one of the images of your artists work and produce an 'artist copy' sample - recreate the piece of work by your chosen artist/designer in a fabric sample. 

2. If you complete this sample look ahead to homework and/or the 2nd double lesson tasks

HOMEWORK

1. Ensure 'artist copy' sample is complete

2. Select images/observational studies relating to your own theme to work from - photocopy 

3. Complete a second sample working from your own images but using techniques/materials related to your chosen artist/designer 

DEADLINE: for next lesson

2nd double lesson

1. Working from your own images/observational studies create 3 further fabric samples in the style of your artist/designer

2. Ensure you are concentrating on recreating the detail and colour from your observational studies, you may crop into the images or produce a range of repeat patterns. 

HOMEWORK

1. Complete write up of artist research - if you need help refer to this help sheet! 

2. Ensure you have print credit for next lesson - you will be using the photocopier/printer 

DEADLINE: for next lesson

3rd double lesson

1. Discuss and plan your final piece - consider the time restraint - 15 hours and technical ability - this should be your best piece for the A level

2. Create a mind map to show a range of possible ideas - include details of the potentials/limitations of the idea.  Decide on what you would like to make  

3. Create a detailed paper version of your intended outcome 

Fashion: Create a paper garment using photocopies of samples/observational work on the mannequin 

Interiors: Use photocopier, Photoshop or collage to create composition 

4. Ensure you photograph the pieces you have created

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PAPER DRESS INSPIRATION
Check out Fashion by Mayhem! A 4 year old who creates paper dresses! There's a great video on this post of one of her pieces being created as well!

HOMEWORK

Create a new set of samples focusing on colour, textures or patterns to use on your final outcome.  Remember not to repeat yourself and to develop imagery and ideas in relation to your final piece idea. You should create 4 samples. 

DEADLINE: for next lesson

UNIT 4: Week Three

Starter: Board 2 (Fabric Sampling) review

Lesson Aims: To extend your sampling and research by completing further and more refined samples and observational studies 

Lesson Objectives (during these lessons you will):

1. Focus on creating observational studies (drawings, photographs, collage)

2. Use your observational studies to inform more refined samples 

3. Present your observational studies on 'Board 3'

TASKS

To view the observational studies PowerPoint >>>>>>CLICK HERE<<<<<<<

Need inspiration for which artist/designer to look at?

Natural Forms pinterest board

Combining techniques pinterest board

Mosaics pinterest board

Unusual Approaches pinterest board

Issues pinterest board

Applique/Quilting/Machine Embroidery pinterest board

Sealife pinterest board

Surface qualities pinterest board

  Artist/Designer directory 

UNIT 4: Week Two

Starter: Mood board review

Lesson Aims: To create a series of fabric samples exploring new techniques in response to your chosen theme/subject matter 

Lesson Objectives (during these lessons you will):

1. Review your mood board 

2. Learn a minimum of 1 new technique 

3. Create 4-5 small samples developing your new technique and combining it with existing techniques 

TASKS

Techniques

The following are suggestions of new techniques you may wish to explore - please refer to instructions in class

• Shibori
• Felting
• Foiling
• Relief printing on the heat press
• Rust Dyeing
• Batik
• Fabric Manipulation 
• Paper Manipulation 
• Cut work with soldering iron 
• heat fusing
• Photo embroidery 

READING WEEK HOMEWORK

(past student examples)

• Continue to develop your samples so that you have 3-4 strong samples (this may mean re visiting a technique and discarding an initial sample - remember to be selective and present your best work)
• Present them on BOARD 2 'Fabric Sampling'
• When presenting your work ensure you include clear visual references in the form of: drawings, photographs, collages 
• Act upon any suggestions for improvement given for your mood board

DEADLINE: MONDAY 24TH FEBRUARY 

EXTENSION TASK: You may wish to undertake a exhibition, location or gallery visit relevant to your chosen topic. Refer to the powerpoint shown in week one for suggestions of places and details of how to present the visit. 

UNIT 4: Week One

Lesson Aims: To have an introduction to Unit 4 and begin to create initial responses to chosen theme

Lesson Objectives (during these lesson you will):
1. Understand the requirements, workload, dates and deadlines for Unit 4
2. Complete a mind map in response to the exam themes
3. Complete initial research into your chosen exam theme
4. Present your research in the form of a mood board

TASKS

Lesson 1
1. Introduction to the exam theme

TO VIEW THE INTRO POWERPOINT >>>>>>>CLICK HERE<<<<<<<<<<<

2. Mind Mapping

Lesson 2 (groups 1 and 2)

Begin presenting mood board in response to chosen theme. You should include a range of images, samples and drawings (see introduction slide show above for examples and tips!) 

In lesson 2 you will work on 4 initial fabric samples which will be included in your mood board

NO ACCESS TO THE TEXTILES ROOM WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY THIS WEEK! YOU WILL WORK INDEPENDENTLY (see below for details!)

Lesson 2 (group 3) - independently

Begin work on mood board this should include researching subject matter for your mood board:

• Visit the library - photocopy technique instructions and other relevant imagery
• Use pinterest 
• Include at least 5 images of 'subject matter' on your mood board

Bring the images/info you find to the lesson on friday to begin presenting your mood board! 

Lesson 3 (groups 1 and 2) - independently 

Continue to work on mood board - this should include researching subject matter for your mood board:

• Visit the library - photocopy technique instructions and other relevant imagery
• Use pinterest 
• Include at least 5 images of 'subject matter' on your mood board

Lesson 3 (group 3)

Creating mood board! You will work on 4 initial fabric samples which will be included in your mood board

EXAM THEME PINTEREST BOARDS

Natural Forms

Combining Techniques

Mosaics

Unusual Approaches

Issues 

Applique, Quilting and Machine Embroidery 

Sealife

Surface Qualities 

HOMEWORK

1. Type up mind map so it can be included in mood board

2. Complete research and presentation of mood board (it should include a range of fabric samples, drawings, images etc) 

Please refer to the introduction powerpoint above for clarity on any of the tasks outlined! 

DEADLINE MONDAY 10TH FEBRUARY 

Lesson 43-53: Final Outcome

Lesson Aims: To continue development of 'Final Piece' continually reflecting upon areas for improvement and documentation of developments in sketchbook

Lesson Objectives (during these lessons you will):

1. Continue working on your final outcome

2. Set yourself a clear list of tasks at the beginning of each week to ensure you keep on track

3. Have one to ones to discuss progress and target key areas for improvement

4. Continue to reflect upon your work ensure you act upon feedback given!

Tasks/Key Focus Areas

SKETCHBOOK/BOARD HAND IN - Monday 13th January

This will be the final time you will receive written formative feedback in your sketchbook before the deadline.

SETTING TASKS! 

At the beginning of the week you must set yourself a clear list of tasks to complete! This can be done in a variety of formats, it is about what works for you! Here are a few suggestions:

• Post it notes
• To do list (in the back of your sketchbook!)
• Reminders (on your phone!)
• Download the app - todoist (works on android and iPhone!) 

Make sure you pick something that works for you and make sure you refer to it at the start of each lesson!

You have 10 lessons till the deadline! 

FINAL DEADLINE

FRIDAY 31ST JANUARY 2013! 

Homework:

To continue working on your final outcome - remember you should be spending a minimum of 4.5 hours outside of lesson time on this, each week! 

Lesson 40-42: Final Outcome

Lesson Aims: To continue development of 'Final Piece' and to identify key areas for improvement 

Lesson Objectives (during this lesson you will):
1. Have a one to one this week to give your key areas for improvement or extension tasks for the Christmas break 
2. Set yourself a clear list of tasks to complete over the Christmas Break 
3. To continue working on your final outcome 

TASKS

KEY FOCUS To ensure that you have completed components of your final outcome that can only be completed at college to ensure you have pieces to work into over Christmas e.g. transfer printing must be completed here with the heat press! 

ONE TO ONE During your one to one we will discuss key areas for improvement in your sketchbook/on boards and/or extension activities to enhance your work further 

Homework:
1. Continue to work on your final outcome
2. Act upon areas for improvement discussed during one to ones and reflecting upon written feedback in the back of your sketchbook/board
3. To complete amendments to your personal study following your feedback - Please email this to me cplatt@farnborough.ac.uk by Wednesday 8th January 

You will hand your sketchbook/boards in for a final written assessment upon return! First lesson back!

Lessons 37-39: Final Outcome

Lesson Aims: To begin creation of 'Final Piece'

Lesson Objectives (during this lesson you will):
1. Have a one to one this week to discuss the grade you are currently working at and the grade you are predicted overall
2. Continue sampling (if necessary) - you must have begun your final piece by the last lesson of the week!
3. To begin working on your final outcome 

TASKS

KEY FOCUS To ensure you are organised and prepared to begin your final outcome - do you have your material? pattern? equipment? 

ONE TO ONE During your one to one we will discuss your intentions/progress on your final outcome and discuss the grade you are currently working at and your overall predicted grade 

Homework:

To continue work on your final outcome - remember you should be spending 4.5 hours per week on your independent work! 

Lessons 34-36: Final sampling/Final outcome

Starter: November review discussion 

In groups discuss the questions raised in the November review - 

• I am enjoying this course
• I feel supported in this subject
• I feel that the way lessons are delivered enables me to learn
• I feel my skills are developing
• I feel the feedback I receive from my teacher enables me to improve 

As a group discuss strategies to address these points under the headings 'Things Claire could try' 'Things I could try' and make a series of written suggestions! 

Lesson aims: To continue problem solving and developing final ideas and/or to begin creation of the final piece

Lesson Objectives (during this lesson you will):

1. Have a one to one this week to discuss the grade you are currently working at and the grade you are predicted overall

2. Selected groups will work on strategies to improve sketchbooks/boards to devise individual targets following peer and formative feedback 

3.  Continue sampling and/or begin to make components for your final piece 

TASKS

FEEDBACK

Read through your formative feedback (back of sketchbook/boards) and see post it notes (where given) use this feedback to devise activities for yourself this week - you must act upon all feedback given in order to improve! 

10 OUT OF 10

Before starting your final outcome reflect on your sketchbook work - look at each piece individually and rate it out of 10 - what would you give it? If it is lower than a 7 reflect on the following:

• Why is it there?
• Could it simply be removed?
• What could you do to improve it?

KEY FOCUS

A key focus for this week is to reflect on your sketchbook work and really identify successful work - make sure this is what you are developing for your final outcome! 

Homework: 

- Continue to act upon feedback

- continue sampling and/or final piece 

DEADLINE MONDAY 9TH DECEMBER

You will present your sketchbook in groups next week and then have more in-depth one-to-ones! Be prepared! 

Lesson 31-33: The Personal Study

Lesson Aims: To complete a final evaluation of your prep work which will form your Personal Study for Unit 3. The Personal Study must be completed as part of Unit 3, it is a requirement that you complete a written assignment as part of Unit 3. 

Lesson Objectives (during this lesson you will):

1. Understand what you need to write for your personal study

2. Complete proof reading exercises

3. Understand how to format your personal study (including quotes, references, bibliography and image sources)

4. Complete a first draft

5. Assess another students work

6. Respond to peer assessment and complete a second draft

You can download the personal study workbook HERE. 

Tasks

Lesson 1: 

• Introduction to the Personal Study
• Proof Reading Exercises
• Discussion of content and formatting of personal study
• Completing detailed notes for first draft

Lesson 2:

• Creation of first draft
• First draft word processed and printed for following lesson

Lesson 3:

• Proof reading with peers (you must have your printed first draft)
• Second draft word processed following peer feedback

Homework

To complete your personal study. Your study must be completed and shared with me via google drive before your lesson on Monday - cplatt@farnborough.ac.uk

DEADLINE MONDAY 2ND DECEMBER 

Visiting Speaker

If you're interested in attending sign up on the poster by the Textiles room! 

Lessons 28-30: Final Sampling

Lesson Aims: To produce a final sample to scale which will act as a prototype for your final design

Lesson Objectives:

1. Produce a final to scale sample*

2. Go back through all prep - ensure all samples and research relate to your intended outcome

3. Present design development work in sketchbook/on boards

* there is no set size for this, it needs to be to scale based on your design e.g. if you are embroidering imagery onto your outcome you should scale up and work a section of the design to size! 

TASKS

Reflect on your final design considering the following points:

1. Does anything need to be changed?

2. Does it relate technically to your research?

3. Does it use the best techniques from your prep work?

4. Does it have the WOW factor

If the answer is NO to any of the above you need to act upon it! This may mean…

• Additional artist/designer research
• Additional samples
• Altering your final design
• etc! 

PRESENTING

Ensure that your final design is presented in your sketchbook/on boards. This should be presented alongside your scale sample and should include an illustration/collage and a visualisation in an appropriate setting. 

HOMEWORK

1. Complete 'scale' sample

2. Present work as outlined above with visualisation and illustration/collage 

3. Ensure all work is up to date 

DEADLINE MONDAY 25TH NOVEMBER

You will be submitting your sketchbooks/boards on this lesson for assessment ensure you have all work with you to submit! 

Lessons 25-27: Problem solving

Lesson Aims: To 'problem solve' your final design 

Lesson Objectives:

1. Identify 2 or 3 'problems' that you need to address with your design

2. Complete 3 samples that will fix the problems identified 

3. One to one to discuss progress  

Tasks:

Problem Solving….

Identify a list of problems that you will need to solve in order to create your final piece. Make notes in the back of your sketchbook.

e.g. 

Lingerie - how do you adapt square samples to corset shapes and straps?

Lampshade - you need to buy the shade! how will the panels connect visually? will you combine plain and patterned panels? What will these be made of? What shape will the lampshade be?

Samples 

Create 3 samples that will solve your problems 

Ideas/Inspiration

Still looking for inspiration? Have a look on the pinterest boards! 

Homework:

Complete samples and present in sketchbook/on boards

DEADLINE: MONDAY 18TH NOVEMBER 

Lesson 23 and 24: Planning your final piece

Lesson Aims: To plan your final piece referring to the work of your chosen Fashion/Interior Designer or Textile Artist 

Lesson Objectives (during this lesson you will):

1. Present your selected Fashion/Interior Designer or Textile Artist 

2. Create a plan for your final piece 

3. Use existing samples to explore design ideas for your final piece 

Tasks/Timings:

Ensure with all activities that you refer to your chosen Fashion/Interior Designer or Textile Artist - ensure that you incorporate aspects of their working style in your final piece. 

Fashion

Use the photocopier or projector to enlarge fabric samples and see them on the body

Drape material and pin fabric samples onto mannequin 

Create sketches/Visualisations to show design ideas 

Photograph all activities to document the process 

Eleanor Hardwick - projection onto figure

Draping Activities by East London Design Student Sarah Turner - MORE HERE

more draping ideas

Erin Petson - Fashion Illustration

Visualisation AS Textile Students 

Interiors/Textile Artists

Decide on an enlargement and/or cropping approach or a repeat pattern design for compositions for interiors 

Photocopy samples/drawings/photographs/etc to create designs and compose in paper

Photograph activities (well necessary) 

Collage with colour, photocopies, photographs, drawings to create repeat patterns - Marten Jelle

Mixed media compositions combining photocopies, fabrics and drawings

Monoprinting to explore repeat pattern - Jo Faulkner

Visualisation AS Textile Student

ALL: Problem Solving

Identify a list of problems that you will need to solve in order to create your final piece. Make notes in the back of your sketchbook.

e.g. 

Lingerie - how do you adapt square samples to corset shapes and straps?

Lampshade - you need to buy the shade! how will the panels connect visually? will you combine plain and patterned panels? What will these be made of? What shape will the lampshade be?

HOMEWORK

1. Complete the activities outlined for your chosen pathway
2. Research and find a piece of Fashion, Interior or Textile Art which clearly shows visually the final outcome you intend to create. Print a copy of the image(s)

3. Begin to present this weeks works as either 2-3 Final Design double pages in sketchbook OR 1xA2 Final Design Board 

DEADLINE: First lesson next week 

Lesson 22: Group Critique and Final Piece Discussion

Starter: Final Piece (student examples)

The following slideshow contains examples of previous students final outcomes for UNIT 3…

You can access the slideshow HERE there are also more examples of student work on Moodle HERE 

Lesson Aims: To present your work to the group clarifying clearly your theme and intended outcome and to provide constructive praise and criticism to your peers in order to push progression. 

Lesson Objectives (during this lesson you will):

1. Look at and discuss examples of previous students final outcomes

2. Present and discuss your work explaining your intended outcome 

3. Look at and discuss inspirational work by artists/designers to inspire final outcomes

TASKS/TIMINGS

10 MINUTES Final Piece (student examples) Starter

5 MINUTES Presentation prep 

make notes and ensure all work is ready to present! 

60 MINUTES Presentations

Present your sketchbook/boards to the group. Ensure you clearly explain the following:

• Your theme
• Key inspiration 
• Key influences (artists/designers)
• Main techniques/processes 
• Intended Final Outcome 

15 MINUTES Artists/Designers 

The following slideshow has been created to give further inspiration for your intended outcomes…

You can access the slideshow, HERE 

There's also more inspiration on Moodle: Embroidery Artists, Fashion Designers, Textile Artists and PINTEREST.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

DATES/TIMINGS for the rest of unit 3 

• You have 11 weeks in total to design and create your final piece
• 3-4 weeks to design, plan and create final samples
• 1 week to write up your Essay (1500-2000 word evaluation of the project)
• 6-7 weeks to create your final piece 

FINAL DEADLINE: January 30th/31st 2014

Lessons 19-21: What if?

Lesson Aims: To explore new possibilities within your project and create a fresh set of prep work in response to this. 

Lesson Objectives (during this lesson you will):

1. Complete the 'What if' task

2. Create a fresh set of prep work (photocopying, wraps, collages, Photoshop work, line drawing, etc.) 

3. Continue exploring new/existing techniques in samples 

Tasks/timings: 

'What if' task 

Choose 2 'What if' from the words above (or come up with your own words) and use these to develop a new way of exploring your project focus - the aim is to produce a different look in your book! Change colour, scale, imagery etc. 

Prep work 

Create a fresh set of prep work in response to your 'what if' task. This may require photocopying, wraps, collages, photoshop work, line drawing, etc. You should also add images of other designers or artists work that may inspire this new work.

Photocopying
Photocopying your samples, drawings, etc. Enlarge, crop, repeat!

Yarn Wraps, cellotape trappings and Collage Wraps
Using fresh colours create new yarn, cellotape trappings wraps and collage wraps - use different scales, shapes and materials!

Drawing and fresh fabric swatches

Sketch out ideas, collage, find fabric swatches, include photographs, etc! 

Collage
Explore collage - you will need to find a range of source imagery to work with before you get started!

PHOTOSHOP - These are some techniques you could try in Photoshop/Illustrator to enrich your prep work! 
Create Multiple Exposure images to transfer to fabric..

Create quick colour palettes from your photographs in illustrator...

Follow the tutorial below for instructions...

If you don't want to make your own you can find existing ones at Design for Mankind, Kuler, Colour Lovers or use a colour palette generator. 

HOMEWORK

1. Start to respond to your new imagery in fabric - use your artist/designer techniques for inspiration. You should create a minimum of 3 SAMPLES. The samples should link through colour, repetition or material etc. 

2. When we return from reading week you will be presenting your work in a group critique - you will also need to know if you intend to create a fashion or interior/art piece - be prepared! 

3. If possible visit an exhibition or museum/gallery for inspiration! If you do go ensure you take photographs (where possible) and sketch from the exhibits. See below for suggestions....

Collections of Fashion and Textile pieces 
Where: V&A (Victoria and Albert Museum)

Cost: Free

Club to Catwalk: London Fashion in the 1980s 

Where: V&A (Victoria and Albert Museum)

Cost: £7

The Glamour of Bellville Sassoon 
Where: Fashion and Textile Museum
Cost: £5.50 (with student ID)

Karen Nicol: Singerie 
Where: Rebecca Hossack Gallery (Charlotte Street) 
Cost: Free

Paper
Where: Saatchi Gallery 
Cost: Free

Susila Bailey-Bond
Where: Woolff Gallery
Cost: Free

Fashion Competition!

Lessons 16-18: Reviewing and Sampling

Starter: Review 

Using the handout provided complete a evaluation of the ways in which you have used research so far to help develop your project. This evaluation will form the basis of a 350 word review which will be written up as part of your homework this week. 

Lesson Aims: To reflect on how research has informed the development of your project and to continue to develop samples in response to research exploring and refining techniques. 

Lesson Objectives (during this lesson you will): 

1. Complete a written evaluation on your use of research
2. Use the evaluation to complete a 350 word written review
3. Continue sampling aiming to explore and refine techniques
4. Produce a minimum of 3 samples
5. Have a one to one to discuss progress

Tasks/Timings 

Sampling

You should now be exploring and refining techniques in response to your theme. Below are suggestions of techniques you may wish to explore. Follow the links below the images for full instructions/tutorials 

Anthrotypes

Batik

Combing block printing and Batik 

Foam Printing 

Carolyn Saxby: Mixed Media Leaves

Carolyn Saxby: Making Beads

or 

here

Watercolour Monoprinting 

Homework
1. Complete write up of the 350 word review started in this Mondays lessons. This should be typed up and printed ready to hand in at the beginning of your lesson on Monday.
2.  Find research references to inspire new samples - this research does not need to be written up. The links below will be a good starting point:

• Artist/Designer Directory
• Farnborough Sixth Form Textiles Pinterest
• I Heart Teaching Art Pinterest 
• It's Nice That (fashion posts)
• It's Nice That (textiles posts)

DEADLINE MONDAY 21ST OCTOBER 

Half-term Courses at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London

Follow the links for more information... Fashion Illustration and Fashion Collection