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Course Introduction VDIS10046

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Fashion Design Projects will cover three different design led projects.

Researching and investigating two niche markets, sustainable design and human factors and ergonomics.

Completing the course with the students own choice of design led project.

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For each of the projects students need to determine key criteria for the design briefs and their target market.

While developing a design aesthetic and philosophy students are encouraged to explore different fields within fashion design. From design led projects to their own exploratory development.

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Industry works within a given customer profile, based on their research into consumers and sales.

Fashion students should explore different customer profiles, designing for tween’s through to the gray market. Children’s wear, men’s and women’s. This will enable designers to find their niche in the field of fashion.

For fashion design projects students are encouraged to choose a different customer profile for each of the three projects.

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When developing research through to design students are encouraged to design for both men and women.

Through the development of the design process students can then choose which designs and outfits they present as their final collections. These could be men or women, or both.

A full customer profile of age and lifestyle board needs to compliment the design style in look and accessories.

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Students must develop a clear plan and schedule for development of individual projects, linked to time lines and budget and liaise with others to ensure these objectives and deadlines are met.

They must show an understanding of how to collate research from different sources, plan processes and facilitate development and evaluation of design concepts within prescribed guidelines.

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Assessment submission to include:

Written document of research and direction. Customer profile document with competitor analysis.

Sketchbook of research, development, textile manipulations and design development. This can be A4 or A3 in size. A sketchbook should contain pictorial and written inspiration, with your own self expression around imagery.

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Presentation of collection on CAD for portfolio

Inspiration board Customer profile board Colour and fabric board Illustration boards

Along with short videos of the collection research, processes and development.

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For new designers approaching a project an understanding of the design process and how to develop ideas is essential.

Please refer to:

Finding Inspiration and Developing Creativity

Additionally a presentation for viewing:

What is Creativity?

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Before starting your design projects please also see the presentation on:

Know your Consumer

This should aid you in direction of finalizing whom your collection is aimed at.

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Presenting a Collection

Will guide students in presentation requirements for designer projects.

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Timeframe

Assessment 1 – 3 weeks Assessment 2 – 3 weeks Assessment 3 – 5 weeks