TRINITY 1 

Visual Elements Introduction Project  

Exploring some of the key visual elements pupils experiment with a range materials and techniques. 

MICHAELMAS 1 

Project 1 Coursework  

  • Little Black dress Project.  
  • Critical study Chanel. 
  • Research LBDs through time, contemporary LBDs.  
  • Explore and experiment with methods of presenting work in sketchbooks.  
  • Fashion drawing skills and techniques. 
  • Develop and record LBDs designs. 

MICHAELMAS 2 

Project 1 Coursework 

  • Complete a ‘photoshoot’. 
  • Explore and experiment with a range of decorative techniques including stencilling, applique, free  
  • machine embroidery, batik, hand embroidery, beads and sequins, heat transfer printing, fabric pens and pastels. 

LENT 1 

Project 1 Coursework 

  • Create ideas for a LBD design.  
  • Refine fabric samples to create final ideas.  
  • Adapting final designs. 
  • Working with a dressmaking pattern. 
  • Dressmaking skills. 
  • Sewing machine skills. 
  • Making a practice dress. 

LENT 2 

Project 1 Coursework 

  • Create a final personal response by making a LBD.  
  • Dressmaking skills. 
  • Sewing machine skills. 
  • Further developments with techniques.  
  • Reviewing and refining work as it progresses. 

TRINITY 1 

Project 1 Coursework 

  • Construction of final garment.  
  • Dressmaking skills. 
  • Sewing machine skills. 
  • Further developments with techniques.  
  • Reviewing and refining work as it progresses.