Project Runway…Passion for Fashion with Up cycling. Grades 6th, 7th, 8th Germana Rodrigues

Content Objectives: SWBAT
Students will learn about the concepts and principles behind art that is created from recycled materials. Learners will understand the process of planning when designing fashion. / Key Vocabulary:
Line, shape, form, texture,
Repetition, variety, Emphasis, rhythm, balance, Economy, proportion and recycle, reuse and reduce. / Language Objectives: SWBAT
Students will have a discussion on works of art created from recycling.
Learners will collaborate on a design challenge.
Strategy:
·  The students will gain an understanding Recycling, Reducing and Reusing
·  Producing fashion design from products that may be used in a new, inventive manner.
·  The students will think, about and sketch out fashion designs based on a challenge.
·  They will think critically and solve problems involved in the production of a wearable garment.
·  Students will learn basic hand and machine stitching.
·  Have an appreciation for the earth. / Supplementary Materials:
Newspaper
Plastic grocery bags, garbage bags.
Clothing (donated)
Masking tape, duct tape, hot glue, beads / Computer
Sketch books
Iron
Scissors
Sewing machines
Sewing equipment/tools
magazines
Time:
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·  Teacher will give students fashion challenges.
·  Teacher lecture/demonstration.
·  Group critique and feed-back.
·  Process discussion.
Building Background:
·  As a class we will discuss What Recycling is and how it is our responsibility to take care of our earth. Students will make and generate ideas about...Recycle, Reduce, and Reuse. Lesson starter: Students will do a quick write about this topic. They will put their thoughts and ideas down on paper. This will also serve as an inspiration for students to think about taking ordinary objects and consumer products and transform them into extraordinary fashions.
·  During the 3rd session or when students have completed their literacy part of the project, they will use the computer and research “recycled fashion”
·  After completing their research, they will go to their sketch books and begin to plan out their design challenge.
Presentation:
·  Teacher will present the variety of materials available to use in the “up-cycling”. Students will need to choose from plastic or newspaper. When choosing materials, students should think about which materials will be appropriate for their design.
·  Throughout the design process, teacher will circulate the room and give advice and help students think through a given problem. However, students are responsible for resolving the task at hand.
Practice/Application:
·  Learners will be responsible for cutting patterns, by using another shirt or a template.
·  The technique for cutting, taping and resolving any garment fitting issues, will help students think of shape and form.
·  During their learning process the will explore and learn techniques of aesthetically pleasing designs and those that represent their view and personal voice.
·  The final challenges will be attempted by using real fabric which will be donated to the elective from a variety of resources.
·  The program will culminate with the “repurposing” challenge in which students will take a simple garment such as a tea-shirt, over-sized skirt; sweaters etc. and transform them into a modern wearable piece.
Formative Assessment:
Students' involvement in discussion- (5 pts)
Students initial drawing for a fashion design (10 pts)
Found objects brought in by the student- (5 pts) *half credit for object found in classroom*
Students design for a piece using recycled materials donated to the class (10pts)
Runway:
·  Student’s fashion designs will be viewed by invited judges. Each student will model their design, and then a short speaking presentation will take place. Students will speak about their process or answer any question from the judges.
Resources: / STEAM Skills:
* Inquiry
* Exploration
* Collaboration
* Discovery
* Creativity
* Problem solving
* Innovation
* Invention
* Critical thinking
Tech. Literacy

Ma. Frameworks/standards:

1.1 Use a variety of materials and media, for example, crayons, chalk, paint, clay, various kinds of papers, textiles, and yarns, and understand how to use them to produce different visual effects

1.2 Create artwork in a variety of two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) media, for example: 2D – drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, weaving; 3D – plastic (malleable) materials such as clay and paper, wood, or found objects for assemblage and construction

1.3 Learn and use appropriate vocabulary related to methods, materials, and techniques

1.4  Learn to take care of materials and tools and to use them safely

1.5 Expand the repertoire of 2D and 3D art processes, techniques, and materials with a focus on the range of effects possible within each medium, such as: 2D – transparent and opaque media, wet, dry, stippled, blended, wash effects; relief printmaking effects; 3D – mobile and stabile forms, carved, molded, and constructed forms

1.6 Create artwork that demonstrates an awareness of the range and purpose of tools such as pens, brushes, markers, cameras, tools and equipment for printmaking and sculpture, and computers

1.7 Use the appropriate vocabulary related to the methods, materials, and techniques students have learned and used in grades PreK–8

1.5  Maintain the workspace, materials, and tools responsibly and safely

2.9 For texture, use and be able to differentiate between surface texture and the illusion of texture (visual texture)

3.4 Create 2D and 3D representational artwork from direct observation in order to develop skills of perception, discrimination, physical coordination, and memory of detail

3.6 Create artwork that employs the use of free form symbolic imagery that demonstrates personal invention, and/or conveys ideas and emotions

4.4 Produce work that shows an understanding of the concept of craftsmanship

4.5 Demonstrate the ability to describe preliminary concepts verbally; to visualize concepts in clear schematic layouts; and to organize and complete projects

4.6 Demonstrate the ability to articulate criteria for artistic work, describe personal style, assess and reflect on work orally and in writing, and to revise work based on criteria developed in the classroom

4.7 Maintain a portfolio of sketches and finished work

1.6  Create and prepare artwork for group or individual public exhibitions

21st Century skills

Teamwork: The ability to work effectively and solve problems in a diverse team by working in groups, encouraging others and giving and receiving feedback.

Oral Presentation: The ability to speak to an audience with confidence using eye contact and body language, developing coherent and well-organized content.

Advanced Literacy: The learner's ability to use new vocabulary, communicate effectively in writing, use critical reading skills, and make inferences from what is read/written.