Lesson 6: Practicing Inspired
Design
Suggested Time: 60
minutes
Overview
Students will use their inspirational objects to come up with a design
for an outfit. Using the small models and materials provided in class,
they will make a list of materials and draw a design for the outfit.
Then they will cut and shape the fabrics on the small models. Finally,
they will parade them for the class, just like in Project Runway!
Vocabulary
- List of materials • Design sketch
Objectives
- Students will practice rudimentary planning and design skills used in
all design-based disciplines, including engineering and architecture.
Next Generation Science
Standards
- MS-PS-1, MS-PS-4. Developing and Using Models.
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MS-PS1-3. Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information.
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ETS1.A, B, and C. Defining and Delimiting Design Problems, Developing
Possible Solutions, and Optimizing the Design Solution.
Required Project
Materials
- Safety pins, adhesive velcro squares, and double-sided tape (sewing
kits can be used for high school students)
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Wide variety of fabric from thrift stores and/or Jo-ann Fabrics’
discount fabric and remnants bin
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A wide variety of items, such as buttons, glitter, threads of various
colors, sequins, stickers, odd items that can be made into hats and
other accessories, etc.
Multimedia Resources
- “Inspiration.” Project Runway Season 2 Episode 8.
Optional Multimedia
Resources
- Design for Kids . Peter Exley, Sharon Exley, Daniel Vieyra.
http://amzn.com/1864701803
Note: this book can only be bought from third party sellers at a
reasonable price.
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Playground Design (Architecture in Focus) . Michelle Galindo.
http://amzn.com/ 3037681098 Note: due to its price, I
would recommend purchase of one copy of this book for use in the
classroom.
Before the Lesson/ Background
Information
The Lesson
Part 1: Inspiration Show (20
mins)
- Show the remainder of Project Runway’s “Inspiration”. Have fun
showing this—it draws laughs!
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Have each student introduce his or her inspiring object and describe
what is inspiring about it.
Part 2: Sketch the Design (40
mins)
- Each student should now go to the “Fabric Store”—the collection of
items you got from the thrift store and/or Jo-ann Fabrics’ discount
bin—and pick out what fabrics and items they want to use.
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Students should now write a list of materials.
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Next, they will sketch the design. Hopefully, they’ve begun this
process already!
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Finally, students will cut out their design and attach or sew the
pieces onto their small model. Encourage them to include accessories
as well.
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Time each task. Just like “Project Runway”, the students will have
to show whatever they were able to finish!
Homework Due Next Class
- Work through a section of Fashion Illustration: Inspiration and
Technique and Designer Doodles: Over 100 Designs to Complete
and Create .
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Tell students to bring their homework from Fashion Illustration:
Inspiration and Technique and Designer Doodles: Over 100
Designs to Complete and Create to the next class session.
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