Video segments

The video segments cover the content indicated below.

Interview segments / Content overview / Possible application within vocational education courses
Background and cultural inferences on design / Akira traces his journey and the cultural, social and historical influences on his work. / This may be a trigger video for discussion around starting in the fashion industry, as well as the significance of background and culture on inspiration.
Inspirational thoughts / This section is in 3 parts
Akira explains his storyboard
Discusses ideas with a current student, and
talks about his inspirations, including his background and interests. / Video triggers for illustration of topics including developing storyboards and other physical inspirational collections.
The design process / Akira describes the process he uses from inspiration to actualisation, including the development of the design to create a desired effect. / This topic has some relevance with LMTFD2005B Identify design process, particularly in relation to sequencing operations and communicating within the workplace.
Design considerations / Akira outlines the physical characteristics and visual qualities as requirements for fabrics he uses in his designs. / This topic has some relevance with LMCTCL2003B Identify fibres and fabrics, particularly Element 3: Describe the qualities of fabrics. Also look at Textile and fabric selection units.
The business of being Akira / Akira provides an insight into his operation – what he does day-to-day and how his role as a designer and company director shifts during the production cycles (designing, manufacturing and marketing). / There is a loose relationship with LMTGN2003B Work in the Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Industry, in relation to the elements Learning productive skills for work and Managing Own Work. Also has relevance to Fashion business practices units.
The Akira label / Akira describes his style and how it has evolved along with the growth of his business form sole trader to a company. / Triggers for discussion around Fashion business practices units.
The international stage / Akira discussed strategies for specific lines and markets including sourcing materials offshore and outsourcing manufacturing. / Triggers for discussion of business strategies that supporting varying economies of scale for different ‘lines’ and the business planning around this.
Career opportunities / Akira talks about a range of career opportunities in the Australian Textiles, Clothing, Footwear and Allied Industries. / As well as Fashion Design, Akira also studied Industry Practices, and gives advice on choosing the area that complements a learners skills. There is a loose relationship with LMTGN2003B Work in the Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Industry, in relation to ‘learning productive skills for work’.

Additional video segments are in the Career start section

The following are two interview segments with Nicholas Huxley, Head Teacher of Fashion at the Sydney Institute of Technology, NSW TAFE (where Akira studied).

Interview segment topic / Content of segment
Advice on finding a course to suit / Nicholas talks about the value of formal study and makes some suggestion on how to chose a course relevant to your needs and style and where to find such information.
Suggestions on how to present a portfolio of work and what assessors look for / Nicholas looks at student Elliot’s portfolio and comments on his work, making suggestions for the presentation of a range of work for consideration.

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