S2Class+Notes+&+HW

Class meeting 1. January 18, 2012.
Go to the resources section to begin your research. Complete the handout on the definitions of the elements and principles of design and share this document with your teacher at lisa.e.daniels@gmail.com. Resources: [|Vogue UK Fashion Trends] [|Sina Pearson Textiles] [|Kids Modern] [|IKEA Textiles] [|Indian Design] [|Backpack Design: Images]
 * Elements & Principles of Design: Definitions
 * [|Elements of Design: Short Video]

Homework, due January 22,2012.
1) Review (think about what you wrote), and revise (if necessary) or update your elements & principles of design document, as time permits (it will be due at the end of next class). 2) Complete the DT Survey (your previous experience) and e-mail the document to Ms. Daniels. The link will be posted below at the end of the day today.



Class meeting 2. January 24, 2012
Homework: 1) Watch the video here: 2) 3)

Class meeting 3. January 26, 2012
Today we are creating a Quilter's color wheel, using scraps found in the DT classroom. Before we can begin we learn about the tools we need to execute the project.

Class meeting 7, February 7, 2012
Homework: Consult the links below to help you with the following tasks. > Zara International > [|H&M International] Knit Happens
 * 1) Choose one of the following sets of brand websites. Explore their clothing collections for each of the regions represented and write about the differences and similarities that you notice. To what do you attribute them? Note where the company is based (it's country of origen) so that you have a point of comparison. United Colors of Benetton
 * 1) Review your group's Mood Board for the "Out of Africa" theme. Using your Color Wheel handout, explain why the colors you've chosen combine well. You may want to re-watch the video on the color wheel that we viewed in class. The Color Wheel "With Clones"
 * 2) Find out, through an Internet search, a fact about knitting. What is it's history? Who has practiced knitting, and for what purpose? What kind of popularity does knitting enjoy today? Write out your answer, remembering to site your sources.

Class meeting 8. How to make knit fabric. February 9, 2012.
Learn to Knit Tutorials: Lion Brand

Class meeting 9. How to purl, bind off, and darn the ends of the yarn. February 13, 2012
Homework: Review your handouts on supplies needed in the DT room. Complete your swatch if you have not already done so: a square of knitting (called the garter stitch), 16 stitches by 16 rows. Finally, decide which of the 3 projects you will attempt (1-Wristband from the Reader, 2-Simple wrist band posted here, 3-Headband pattern posted here) and cast on for the project. You should attempt to complete to half of the project for the next class.

Class meeting 11. Make a Hat from a flat knitted piece. February 22, 2012
Class and homework. Choose 1 skein of wool yarn from the box on the table. Make a new swatch with that yarn. Decide how many stitches you will cast on and follow the instructions. See the file below.

Class meeting 15. Textiles and Knitting Tools Quiz. Headband evaluation. Hat completion.
Basic Knitting Quiz

Class meeting 21. Hand sewing basics. Advanced DT: Design Project 1: Applique.
How to Spiff up your clothes Classwork & Homework. Decide which article of clothing you have that could be enhanced by the addition of a sewn-on symbol; it should be no larger than 5" square and should reflect your personality or other aspect of your identity, considering the color, fabric, and embellishment (thread) used to attach it to the item of clothing. Investigate and come up with a proposal for 3 different symbols. Consider which type and color of fabric and thread you might use.

[|How to understand a care label]
Look at the care label of a household item such as a tea towel or cushion cover. Draw the care label and identify the properties of the item – for example,hardwearing, absorbent. Then choose 3 other items--garments and another household item--and do the same. Consult the link above to help you understand the meaning of the symbols used on care labels.

Class meeting 3. August 15, 2011.
Homework. Follow the instructions for Part A in the document DT Hand Sewing. Your homework is to complete Part A, except for the **overcast stitch**. I will demonstrate that stitch in the next class.

Class meeting 4 August 17, 2011.
Please complete your hand sewing practice piece before Sunday. Click on the link below to choose an area of focus for our trip to Mr. Shaheen's workshop. Please also brainstorm some questions for Mr. Shaheen and his staff related to your area of interest. You mus contribute 3-4 questions; I will create an activity on the basis of your questions and my own focus for the course. Finally, please click on the link below to read and take notes on the first step of the Design Process, the Mood Board. Check out some examples from the garment industry! [|Sign up and Questions]

Class meeting 7. August 24, 2011. Experiments, cont. Fabric Construction, Water Absorption, Abrasion.
Homework. Complete your analysis/conclusions using the Word document above. Then consult the Fabric Link Textile Dictionary (see link below) to check your definitions; edit your answers if necessary, remembering to paraphrase and to site your source! Next you will peruse the dictionary to try to determine the name of the type of each fabric you tested. Add your conclusions to the document above, and place this in your DT folder. Be ready to present your findings next class! [|FabricLink Textile Dictionary]

Class meeting 10. September 6, 2011. Hand Pieced Pin Cushion.
Homework: Use the document below to rate your performance on the Hand-Pieced Pin Cushion. Below the chart, use the Design Textiles Course Syllabus questions on the Evaluation portion of the Design Cycle as a guide to complete your evaluation of your product. Remember to consider your choice of fabric (given what you know about fabrics so far) and to comment on how you tested it for the desired qualities (firmness, durability of construction, aesthetic qualities). Please save the document **with your name in the title** (i.e. //Pin Cushion Evaluation_Joanna//) and then share it with me as a Google document or you may **e-mail** it to **lisa.e.daniels@gmail.com**.

Class meeting 13 (?). September 19, 2011. Drawstring Bag.
Drawstring Bag How-to

=Class meeting 18. September 29, 2011. Pijama design.= For next class, please share with me via a Google doc your work from last class (which you should have finished for homework). You were to research 3 to 4 designs (cut and paste a picture from the web or hand draw and scan) and comment on the feasibility (do-ability) of the selection: color, fabric, cut, and features (one or two pockets? Drawstring or elastic waist? Cuff hem or none?) Then you should use the project plan given and type up a plan for constructing your pijamas. Do not copy the plan directly; it should follow the same order and indicate the changes you are making. You may wish to type those elements in bold type. It should be easy to read--you're going to follow it in class as you make your pijamas. Come ready to draw out your pattern in class on Monday. Please save the document **with your name in the title** (i.e. //Pijama Design and Plan_Joanna//) and then share it with me as a Google document or you may **e-mail** it to **lisa.e.daniels@gmail.com**.

=Class meeting 19. October 10, 2011. Finalizing your project plan.= Please explore the following links and compare your plan to those presented. Edit your own accordingly. When you are ready request your teacher's approval. You may then move to your next step: fabric selection, and from there, to pattern creation. [|How to Sew Your Own Pajama Pants] [|How to Make Your Own Pajama Pants (eHow)] [|You Tube Pajama Pants Demo]

Class meeting 21. October 15, 2011.
Homework: Complete any adjustments to your pattern and plan. Remember to make a list of materials at the top of your plan, and include how many times each pattern piece needs to be cut out of the fabric (this is **usually** two times--so write "Cut 2" on each piece, in bold lettering, for example). So that you are ready to begin your project, please watch the following video before coming to class on Tuesday and download the attachment on **grainline**. Read and highlight new concepts, and be ready to discuss them in class. Pattern Layout and Cutting

Class meeting. November 23, 2011. Introduction of Final Project; Client Interview.
In class today we will present the timeline for the final project. All students are required to participate. You will go to have your first client meeting or your client will come to you. Remember to introduce yourself to the client first and express your excitement at the opportunity to work with him/her! Please use the questionnaire posted below to guide you in your interview; there is room for other ideas you have. Please type the questionnaire and save a copy to your pen drive as //Your Name_DT Client Interview Form//. Homework: Complete Pajama Pants Evaluation. Complete client Interview Form (information for your design brief) and write out design specification for the project. Send this to your client. Resource: A selection of a variety of bag tutorials, on the squidoo site.

End of term Evaluation. January 17, 2012.
Please visit the site below and complete the survey (from administration) with regard to our studies in quarter 1 and then a second time for material covered in quarter 2. Arts Department Unit End Survey