MIDYEAR: Design Challenge

A perfect example of a presentation

Background
A design challenge in fashion is when designers are faced with creating a clothing line based around a theme. 

Assignment
Your assignment is to design a clothing line based around your favorite literary novel. Choose 1 character from the novel (male or female) and design 5 outfits based for that character as if you were the fashion designer for a movie based on the book. You must also write a 1 page summary as to how these outfits represent the character. Be sure to research current design trends to keep this character relevant. I will provide you with your board. Board must include the following:

• Title (traced to perfection from a printed computer font)
• 5 croquis with garments (same croquis for each garment)
• 5 full-outfit flat garments
• Colors to block out sections of the board
• Color swatches
• Any other flair or flounces

Tips:

• Research the character: what is her/his name, her/his inspiration, style, etc?
• What colors represent the character?
• Is the character strong willed, mean-spirited, kooky? Colors, shapes, and styles should reflect that.
• Craftsmanship is very important in creating a professional design board. You must follow the craftsmanship tips below to create an amazing board.

Craftsmanship Tips

• Cut off ALL extra white on models or anything you put on the board. Use an x-acto knife if you are not a good cutter. (The white in between a model's arms should DEFINITELY be cut out)
• Outline croquis in black pen or thin black sharpie
• Leave the faces off of the models -- they distract from the overall design
• Stencil all letters. Print the font you want, cut it out and use it as a stencil. (No handwriting the title)
• No excess glue on the board -- use scrap paper
• Break down the sections into distinct areas on the board
• Trace the croquis from the croquis library but change the hair. Spend time on these - they should be perfect.
• All printouts should be matted with colored paper (1/8th inch around)
• If you have straight lines, cut straight! Use a ruler! 
• Flat garments should be symmetrical.

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