Friday, 8 May 2015

FMP Proposal: FINAL!

BTEC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN ART & DESIGN

Student Name: Kimberley Moore
Subject Specialism: Tailoring
Working Title: Intrinsic Outsider

SECTION ONE: Your Final Major Project
The title reflects the biological and emotional theme of this project. I aim to have produced at least one sketchbook containing technique samples, experimental work, illustrated designs and layout plans for my exhibition. I would also like to have an A3 sketchbook showing the development of my final piece, along with designs for a collection of full outfits based on the same theme. My final piece will be a small scale tailored garment displaying many textile techniques. The sewing and construction of the garment will be visible and decorated in a way to symbolise a person opening themselves up to another person, with negative repercussions. Having to combine so many techniques and make an inside out garment look beautiful will certainly be a challenge; I will have to push myself to make things work and research extensively.
SECTION TWO: Influences, Research, Sources and Ideas
I will take influence from McQueen, Westwood and Yinka Shobinaire, along with other well acclaimed tailors. I can analyse many collections to ensure my designs are all relevant and have the characteristics of a professional body of work. I’m looking towards the 18th century as an era to take influence from because this was a time of precise tailoring. I intend to research into the biology of intrinsic membranes, decay, feelings & emotions, loss, recovery and exposure, along with colour, style, pattern, decorative techniques and catwalk collections. To collect research I will most likely visit museums such as the V&A to experience the fashion collections, read books and use online search engines. I will also design a survey to compile information regarding feelings and emotions, for example how people would deal with loss and loneliness.
SECTION THREE: Techniques, Processes and Timescale
I intend to thoroughly experiment with textiles techniques and fabrics both by hand and using a sewing machine. I will create samples of traditional and modern techniques, from embroidery to heat manipulation to influence my designs. I would also like to develop my skills in felting, knitting, print and applique, to name just a few. I will mainly work in the textiles studio at college, where I have access to a range of fabrics and equipment that I can use to develop my ideas into workable samples to use on my final piece. I will also use my graphics tablet to design on PhotoShop as this is something I haven’t tried before. I am going to use the first 4 weeks for experimental and design work, week 5 to finalise my design work and from week 6 onwards I will start the production of my final piece. Week 8 will consist of final evaluations and planning my exhibition layout.
SECTION FOUR: Method of Evaluation
I will evaluate my work using market research, group crits and audio recordings throughout the process. I will identify weaknesses through my evaluations which will help me steer my project in the right direction. I will determine the success of my FMP using a notebook for viewers to write their thoughts in and I will also assess whether I worked to the best of my ability or not.
APPENDIX: Bibliography & Timescale

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