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Level 4 - 5 Summer brief 2020 This brief is asking you to consider where your practice lies. This will support you in further understanding yourself as a fashion practitioner and industry professional –now and into the future! Research and define what your personal ‘hero’ projects are from the contemporary fashion world. Investigate potential future career opportunities suited to your aspirations and skills. Please complete the following elements: 1. Case Studies 2. Professionalism Preparation Please format this into 2 PDFs (max 100MB in total) Deadline: MONDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER - Moodle Upload by 21:00 / 9pm
Element 1: case studies
Element 1: case studies Consider: Why you are drawn to this particular case study / theme / hero project - what is the sustainable, ethical, environmental, cultural, social context and how does this reflect your personal philosophy? Use the EXAMPLES and KEYWORDS provided as inspiration, but can also source your own. RESEARCH, VISUALLY PRESENT and SUBMIT 3-5 CASE STUDIES
Element 1: case studies
Terms:
• Each case study should be on 1 individual page
• Pages should have considered image selection and consistent layout
• Must be multipage PDF or PowerPoint file less than 50mb in size (or they might not upload)
• Max 1 file
• File name MUST be: YOURNAMEcasestudy
• In all cases, there must be a fashion or fashion related element to your case studies. However the
resultant product / range of products / concept could be within a complementary field
You MUST include:
• Your name & ID number on every page
• TITLE of the case study
• MINIMUM OF 3 IMAGES:
1.Brand/Designer/Event/Movement/Organisation
2. Product(s) or Output
3. Context
• TEXT: Brief background
• TEXT: Bullet pointed Keywords / themes
• TEXT: References of sources, for case study and context
MMU Harvard or web links may be included on the main page, or on a separate page at the end,
or within the notes if using PowerPoint (see example on previous page)
Element
HANA 1: EXAMPLE:X
TAJIMA BRAND / TITLE
UNIQLO
2015 – PRESENT
5TH SEASON
Combining refined elegance IMAGE:
and effortless comfort, British-
TEXT:
born fashion designer Hana
PRODUCT
IMAGE: Tajima is changing the way
CONTEXT /
young women dress all over
BRAND / BACKGROUND
the world with her
contemporary, functional
DESIGNER designs, which are both
culturally sensitive and
extremely versatile.
• TEXT:
MODESTY
• CULTURAL SENSITIVITY
• CONTEXT /
GENDER
• RACE / RACISM IMAGE:
IMAGE: • KEYWORDS /
BELIEFS
• RELIGION CONTEXT
BRAND / • THEMES /
SOCIETY
DESIGNER /
• POLITICS
• BULLET POINTS
LIFESTYLE
PRODUCT • SOCIAL MEDIA
YOUR NAME & NUMBER ON EVERY PAGE
HANA TAJIMA X UNIQLO
2015 – PRESENT
Combining refined elegance
and effortless comfort, British-
born fashion designer Hana
Tajima is changing the way
young women dress all over
the world with her
contemporary, functional
designs, which are both
culturally sensitive and
extremely versatile.
• MODESTY
• CULTURAL SENSITIVITY
• GENDER
• RACE / RACISM
• BELIEFS
• RELIGION
• SOCIETY
• POLITICS
• LIFESTYLE
• SOCIAL MEDIA
Example by Thida Hawkins
KATHARINE HAMNETT
STAY ALIVE IN 85 printed in
‘newspaper’ block capitals
appears in the collections of
several museums around the
world. This particular slogan was
inspired by Hamnett’s interest in
and support for women’s anti-
nuclear protests at Greenham
Common airbase in the UK.
Exhibition T-SHIRT: CULT -
CULTURE - SUBVERSION at the
Museum of Fashion and Textiles
from February 2018.
In 1984 Katharine
Hamnett made history • PROTEST
when she collected her • SOCIAL
British Designer of the • CULTURAL
Year award and greeted • ENVIRONMENTAL
Margaret Thatcher • POLITICAL
dressed in a '58% Don't • SENSATIONALIST
Want Pershing' T-shirt, • UPCYCLED
referring to the opposition • CAMPAIGN
to US pershing missiles in • NUCLEAR
the UK. • THREAT
Example by Thida Hawkins
ECKHAUS LATTA 19 FASHION WEEK - DIVERSITY Spring 2019 was the most gender-inclusive, racially and size diverse fashion month ever. After examination of 229 shows and 7,431 castings, The Fashion Spot revealed that 36.1% of all castings across the 4 western cities went to models of colour, in comparison to only 17% back in 2015. Casting of plus sized models rose in 2019 to a total of 54 models appearing in 15 LOUIS VUITTON FW10 shows, almost double of the previous season. There was a huge growth in non-binary and transgender visibility during Spring 2019, with 91 runway spots going to trans women and non binary models. • MILLENIALS • POP CULTURE • YOUTH • INCLUSIVITY OFF WHITE SS19 • DIVERSITY • SOCIAL MEDIA TIA ALIE | 16034730 VERSACE 19
LEVI’S WATER
GREG LAUREN The label, launched in 2011, is known for its deconstructed, androgynous feel. Each design is experimental in construction and design, consisting of menswear and womenswear almost entirely handmade in his LA studio. Lauren states that he used vintage materials before he used vintage clothing, and he likes materials that had a symbolic meaning and emotional connection to which he then transformed them into something completely different, using every scrap of material. • UPCYCLE • COLLABORATION • LUXURY BRAND • CRAFTSMANSHIP • REINVENTION • CRETIVITY TIA ALIE | 16034730
Daniel Obasi Artistic director, stylist and photographer, who captures the vibrancy and beauty of African culture. Most famously, Obasi is known for his images of the controversial gender fluidity within Nigeria. His images challenge the traditional concept of masculinity within Nigerian culture, they create modern styling with traditional African influences and highlight the importance of African representation within the creative and fashion community. - DIVERSITY - CULTURE - GENDER - COMMUNITY - EQUALITY - INFLUENCER - LIFESTYLE - RACE Aimee Smith
Element 1: KEY WORDS Action/Activism Entrepreneurship Plastic Society Animal Welfare Environment Politics/Political Technology/Technologies Beauty/Beautiful Equality Preserve Tempered Radicals Body Ethics Protect Threat Beliefs Feminism Protest Traceability By-Product Gender Purposeful Traditional skills Campaign Health Race/Racism Upcycling Carbon Footprint Inclusivity Recycled Use/Using Care Influence Refuge/Refugee Wellbeing Celebrity Influencer Reinvention Waste Change Innovate/Innovation Religion Water Challenge Instability Repair Circular Justice Repurpose Collaboration Land Use Resale Community Lifestyle Resist/Resistance Consumption Longevity Resources Consumerism Materials Revolution Cradle to Grave Making Right/Rights Craft/Craftsmanship Migration Safety Craftivism Minimalism Sensationalist Creative/Creativity Modesty Sensitive Culture/Cultural Sensitivity Movement Sensible Diverse/Diversity Nuclear Sex/Sexism Economics Ocean Share Embed Organic Social Energy People Social Media
Element 1: case studies follow on YOUR CASE STUDIES WILL FORM A BASIS FOR A SUMMATIVE TEAM-WORKING ASSESSMENT (NB: During L5, you may also complete other FORMATIVE group activities not related to this work in multiple units) As part of an assigned team, you will negotiate and select one of the case studies or concepts to support a collaborative manifesto, or concept pitch. This will culminate in a summative group assessment within your Fashion Collaboration unit There will be a team working policy, including details of contribution penalties up to -50% Details will be briefed at the appropriate time IF YOU DO NOT or INCORRECTLY SUBMIT THIS ELEMENT YOU WILL BE ALLOCATED A TEAM WITHOUT CONSIDERATION OF PHILOSOPHIES AND/OR IDEALS AS THIS WILL BE IMPOSSIBLE TO GUAGE WITHOUT CASE STUDIES. This will be non-negotiable.
Element 2: Professionalism Preparation
Element 2: Professionalism Preparation / CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Consider: Why you chose to study Fashion Design and Technology at Manchester Metropolitan University? What skills and knowledge have you acquired, that you didn’t have a year ago? Are you drawn to any particular elements of the course as a potential future career direction? Do your personal philosophies have any impact on your future career investigations? Use the EXAMPLES and KEYWORDS provided as inspiration, but you MUST source your own. 2a. RESEARCH, INVESTIGATE, EVALUATE and SUBMIT 3-5 EXAMPLES OF ADVERTISEMENTS FOR POTENTIAL ROLES THAT YOU ARE DRAWN TOWARDS These could include: • Placement opportunities (3-12 months) • Work experience (any length of time) • Internships (any length of time) • Work shadowing • Graduate jobs (starting roles requiring a degree qualification) • Junior / Trainee / Assistant level positions (1-2 years experience) 2b. PREPARE YOUR UPDATED CV
Element 2: Professionalism Preparation / CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 2a. CASE STUDIES / ADVERTISEMENTS FOR POTENTIAL ROLES Terms: • Each role / advertisement should be clearly identifiable as an individual advert, even if this runs across more than one page • Consider the clarity of your format / page layout • You can take a screenshot, or copy and paste the information into another format e.g.: word doc • Images / Text should be clearly visible, readable and not pixelated • Must be a multipage PDF or PowerPoint file less than 50mb in size (or they might not upload) • Max 1 file • File name MUST be: YOURNAMEroleexamples You MUST include: • A title / cover page including your name & ID number and ‘Professionalism Preparation’ • The advertiser (whether this is a designer, brand, recruitment agency or other 3rd party host – if it in unknown / anonymous this is also important to note) • Source. The website link where the role is currently advertised must be included with each advert. If you have found an advert in more than one place, please include all sources
Element 2: Professionalism Preparation / KEY WORDS https://www.google.co.uk/ How and what are you searching for? • Company names (this will capture the big names, but how do you find those less well known ones?) • Job titles • Seniority • Skills • Specialisms • Industry sector 3D / Digital FASHION Menswear Retail Accessories Garment Merchandise RTW Adobe Garment Technician Operation Social Media Apparel Garment Technologist Paid / Salaried Sportswear ASSISTANT GRADUATE Pattern Cutter Studio Atelier Graphics Pattern-making Sustainability Buyer Illustrator Photoshop Sustainable Cashmere Intern PLACEMENT Tailoring Clothing Internship Product Technologist Costume International Product Developer Trainee Couture JUNIOR Product Development Womenswear Denim Knitwear Production Work Experience Design / Designer Leather Research Workroom
Element 2: Professionalism Preparation / SOURCES https://www.google.co.uk/ https://mycareerhub.mmu.ac.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/ https://www.businessoffashion.com/careers/ https://www.drapersjobs.com/ https://www.graduate-jobs.com/ https://fashionunited.uk/ https://www.peoplemarketing.co.uk/ https://uk.fashionjobs.com/ https://the-dots.com/ https://www.fashionworkie.com/ https://www.indeed.co.uk/ https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/ https://www.monster.co.uk/ Some of these may be recruitment agencies, we would advise against ‘registering’ immediately. Stronger applicants / profiles will be considered and well prepared. The Fashion Industry unit will support you in developing these skills and setting you apart from your competition. You will be able to follow up later.
Element 2: Professionalism Preparation / EXAMPLEs
https://www.drapersjobs.com/job/designers-all-levels-
china-0
https://www.peoplemarketing.co.uk/jobs/designers-all-
levels-china/7408https://g.co/kgs/T5tVns https://apply.workable.com/footasylum/j/ 862DFCE08B/? utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_so urce=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=or ganic https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/job-listing/ junior-menswear-designer-footasylum- JV_IC3293651_KO0,24_KE25,35.htm? jl=3305438965&utm_campaign=google_jo bs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply& utm_medium=organic
https://g.co/kgs/x7jGmB https://www.peoplemarketing.co.uk/jobs/leicestershire/product-developer/junior-product- developer/6945?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic Junior Product Developer LEICESTERSHIRE PRODUCT DEVELOPER PERMANENT £19K - £21K REF: 11387 1KK Job Description This is a great opportunity to join an exciting and well established British business within their rapidly expanding clothing team. My client is looking for an outgoing, proactive individual to join the team, to focus on the product development of lifestyle clothing for men and women for their multi product brand. I am looking for an individual with around 1-2 years’ experience since graduating –ideally someone in their first job since leaving University but looking for the next step in their career? This role is very hands on and varied but you will be working closely with the Product Manager, shadowing them and ‘learning the ropes’, before inheriting more responsibility. Junior Product Developer – The Role: Working under the Product Manager you will be taking the garment from the initial concept through the development process to the bulk shipment stage including AQL and all quality points to ensure that the end product is fit for purpose. Your role is product development combined with a number of technical elements: Working closely with the design team you will source fabrics to develop the style concept as required, considering costs/margins. Chase all prices at each stage of the process. Working with senior developers to place the style at the appropriate source. Maintain and manage the critical path process, ensuring all details are kept up to date Liaise directly with suppliers / factories Build strong relationships and communication within other business departments. Identifying and sourcing new technologies / ways of working Ensure all fabrics, components and trims are compliant to the correct quality standards Approve lab dips and bulk fabrics Create tech packs, BOMs, size charts Maintain garment fits, blocks, and grade rules for consistency across the brand products Liaise with all supply bases for on time deliveries. Maintain test reports Arrange and conduct fit sessions with the relevant team members and design Ensure that all quality points of the garment are achieved to ensure that the garment is fit for purpose Attend weekly team meetings Junior Product Developer – The Candidate: Looking for a candidate with a background in product development and/or as a garment technologist. Candidates with merchandising experience will also be considered. Ideally looking for someone with 3 year’s industry experience working within apparel. A background is casualwear, leisurewear or active/sportswear would be advantageous. Must be a team player whilst being able to work individually using own initiative Knowledge of fabric construction is very important Must have experience dealing with offshore suppliers/manufacturers and solid experience of managing a critical path Feel like you tick a lot of boxes but want more information? Get in touch! VACANCY FILLED Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest.
https://g.co/kgs/q7cZKx https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/garment- fitting-assistant-at-isawitfirst-com-1764044851/? utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=g oogle_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic&original Subdomain=uk
Element 2: Professionalism Preparation / CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
2b. YOUR UPDATED CV
Terms:
• You will be continuing to develop this with supportive activities, so you only need a starting point.
• Could be hand-created, typed or generated using digital software: computer, tablet, smartphone etc.
• Consider the clarity of your format / page layout, ensuring it is not ‘Style over Substance’
• Images / Text should be clearly visible, readable and not pixelated
• File name should be clear e.g.: YOURNAMEcv1
• Does NOT need to be submitted in advance but you will need to be able to share your document
digitally (generic files such as word.doc, pdf, jpeg –photo / scan etc)
You may find it helpful for your own development / note making to have 1-2 printed copies available
(You will be able to access university printers on the first day of term if you prefer to use them, but the
print quality is not important at this stage as long as it is readable to you)Element 2: Professionalism Preparation / follow on YOUR WORK WILL FORM A BASIS FOR EXERSIZES LEADING TOWARDS A SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT You will participate in a series of further activities designed to support your personal and professional development. Some will be individual and others working in groups of varying sizes. This will include a (Virtual) Assessment Centre day, run by an external company on Weds 21st October 2020. Save the date – you will need to be available to participate in the live event all day. This will culminate in a summative individual assessment within your Fashion Industry unit, which will ask you to reflect* upon the activities and experiences that have been developed to support you. You will also consider other impactful personal and professional experiences to date, beyond the course. IF YOU DO NOT or INCORRECTLY SUBMIT THIS ELEMENT YOU MAY DISADVANTAGE YOURSELF AT THE START OF THE UNIT. YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE THIS WORK TO UNDERTAKE THE PLANNED ACTIVTIES, IF NOT IN ADVANCE, THEN AT THE TIME ALONGSIDE ADDITIONAL TASKS. *You have already completed some self-reflection in the L4 evaluations we asked you to submit with practice units. You will be expanding on this further into L5. If you wish to get ahead, you can familiarise yourself with some reflective models / theories. Google image search is a sufficient entry: • Gibbs reflective cycle • Borton reflective framework • Brookfield critical lenses
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