FMP Proposal Draft

BTEC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN ART & DESIGN

Student Name: Kimberley Moore
Subject Specialism: Tailoring
Working Title: Intrinsic Outsider
Theme: Exposure; with links to Biology, Insides, Feelings and Emotions

SECTION ONE: Your Final Major Project (guide 150 words)
- title: The title of my project is Intrinsic Outsider
- what will I work towards producing: I want to produce a couple of sketchbooks containing illustrations and designs in different mediums and experimental work including fabric and technique samples. my final piece would be a collection of small scale garments.
- what is the proposed end point: to have a collection of small scale garments displaying a variety of techniques and using a variety of materials. The garments will show the sewing and general construction of the piece, and be decorated in a way to show, metaphorically, someone opening themselves up to another person. For example, one garment might show aspects of decay and fragility to symbolise a broken hearted person who had previously opened themselves up to another, only to have it thrown back in their face. Another example would be to display a personality such as a girly girl, and use materials like lace and organza, with colours like pinks and purples.

SECTION TWO: Influences, Research, Sources and Ideas (guide 150 words)
- influences, starting points & contextual references: not sure what era I'm going to base my designs on yet, I could possibly make a garment to resemble each era? but this doesn't really fit with my theme so maybe not. An era I particularly like it the 50s so I might focus on this one, or possibly the 60s, but choosing a specific era might actually restrict which techniques I could use...? I will take influence from designers and their collections of work, specifically Viktor and Rolf as I love their work! Also Viv Westwood, Yinka, Alexander McQueen etc. Starting points will probably consist of moodboards and colour charts to get some general ideas.
- why are they relevant to my ideas: These designers have created many collections which I can take influence from, I will be able to see how to make sure my pieces look like they're from the same collection, not just like they'be all been shoved together.
- subject areas I intend to research: decay, biology intrinsic membranes, feelings & emotions, insides, relationships, colour, style, patterns, fabrics, catwalk collections, stitching techniques etc
- likely sources of info: I'll probably visit the V&A to check out the dresses and see if there's anything that shows techniques and how to construct a garment.

SECTION THREE: Techniques, Processes and Timescale (guide 150 words)
- techniques & processes I intend to use: use of a sewing machine, drapery, fitting a zip, fitting a garment, machine embroidery, hand stitching, applique, reverse applique, crochet, knitting, print, wet and needle felting, possibly rag rugging (I hated this when I tried the technique before!), batik, tie dye, bleaching, heat manipulating, THE LIST IS ENDLESS
- range of media and materials relevant to my project: fabrics, sketchbooks filled with tachnique samples, moodboards and design illustrations using collage, watercolour, pencil, acrylic, etc.
- how I'll use them to explore & develop my ideas: Try out a range of techniques and create samples which I'll evaluate. I can then look in depth at the relevant samples and their history, and develop my designs using this knowledge. I can use bizarre materials for my fashion illustration, using techniques gathered from other artists and adapting them to my style
- timescale; how I'll split up my time:

SECTION FOUR: Method of Evaluation (guide 50 words)
- how will I critically review & analyse my work to determine successfulness: through thorough evaluations at each stage of the process. I will also record myself speaking about my work, so I can analyse my own thoughts on my work in depth.
- how will I identify directions for development: I will find weaknesses through evaluation and will therefore be able to recognise where my work needs more development or where I haven't pushed an idea as far as it could have gone.
- how will I record critical response to my work & ideas: I will seek opinions from my classmates and tutors to ensure a truthful response to my work. I will record this using questionnaires / surveys and through spoken questions. I will also critique my own work through evaluation and video recordings.
- how will I assess the success of my FMP: I may leave a notebook for people to write what they thought about my work during the exhibition. At the end of the project I will look at my exhibition and truthfully evaluate whether I worked to the best of my ability. I will assess strengths and weaknesses which will help me with future projects.
- what will be my methods of evaluation: Surveys / questionnaires, written evaluations, video recordings of my thoughts and feelings about my work, spoken questions with peers.

APPENDIX
- bibliography
- timescale