In
my Extended Major Project I will be challenging myself to work as a
maker and a designer. I will be interpreting two illustrations by
Sarah Gibb in the children’s book: The
Princess Who Has No Kingdom; one
is the Princess and the other is the same character in silhouette. To
accompany these dresses, as the other half of this unit, I will be
making appropriate under-garments to create the silhouettes and
enhance each costume. This project will give me a challenge that I
might be faced with in the future as a maker. I am viewing the story
as a script, the illustrations as loose designs. It is my task to
look into the story and develop a context that will read through the
costume and compliment the character of the Princess. One of the
biggest challenges I am faced with is to make the two costumes
different while retaining a quiet similarity. This will be achieved
with the help of different under-garments, subtle variations in line,
and a wide range of techniques. Developing new techniques will give
me a wider set of skills and a chance to explore surface decoration.
I will also be improving my pattern making technique and increase my
skill in draping on the stand. My proficiency in budgeting and fabric
sourcing will be improved further.
To
complete this project I will be creating a methodical time plan that
will set weekly goals. To document my progress and discuss
challenges, ideas, experimentation and continual evaluation I will be
posting on my blog. Both the time plan and the blog will help me to
work independently by allowing time for research and noting when the
tutors are available. My goals in this project are to enrich my
ability to contextually engage in a piece of work and to create a
contextual explanation of my ideas through the costume and its
photographs. To keep a disciplined time plan and hold myself
accountable through my blog posts. And to develop my awareness and
skill in appropriate making techniques.
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