A/ ASSIGNMENT RECAP

●    This project introduces students to the process of textile creation, exploration, and application of textile construction or surface manipulation onto a garment.

●    Students share a personal story and create an identity dress using print and surface manipulation techniques.

●    The project aims to research and sample different textiles, develop prints based on symbol generation, document the working process, apply textile or surface manipulation techniques, and construct the garment.

Suggested structure:

I. Design process

1. Final design

2. Artist’s statement

3. Print and story

4. Textile manipulation

II. Garment

III. Reflection

B/ DETAILED GUIDELINE

I. Design process

1. Final design

●    Provide your digital design (front and back) (this can be from assignment 2 or development from it)

●    Provide additional information: fabric, lining fabric, hem, seam, side seam…

2. Artist’s statement (200-300 words)

●    Reflect on your work's driving forces, themes, and inspirations, describe your unique style, medium, and creative choices, highlight key elements that define your work, discuss the recurring themes and personal motivations behind your art, explain your creative process, techniques, and materials…

Example:

The dress represents my faith and determination, reflecting my fulfilled childhood and the journey I have taken. The all-over print design conveys my vibrant personality and desire for peaceful coexistence. As a "rainbow child," I had a deep-seated urge to carry on my family's faith. The vibrant print brings a sense of nostalgia, reminding me of joyful childhood memories from the fishing village.

For textile manipulation, I used smocking and embroidery with beading techniques, using wave smocking to represent the ocean in Phan Thiet. I incorporated embroidery detail resembling precious jewelry, embroidered a motif around the neckline, resembling a sentimental necklace, and adorned it with sparkling beads. The beading spread across the neckline area, resembling seashells scattered on a sandy beach, effectively unifying the garment and conveying the essence of my identity. The subtle fabric manipulation details on the white dress effectively unify the garment and convey the essence of my identity.

3. Print and story

●    Use your idea generation from assignment 2 and provide what print method you are using (digital print, heat transfer print, block print, laser print, foam print, gelli plate print…)

4. Textile manipulation

●    Choose one textile manipulation from asm 2 to apply to this dress and shortly explain why it suits your concept.

Example:

I used smocking and embroidery techniques to create a white dress, representing the ocean in Phan Thiet. The embroidery was resembling precious jewelry, with a sentimental necklace motif and sparkling beads. The beading spread across the neckline, resembling seashells on a sandy beach, unifying the garment and conveying my identity.

●    Working process:

○    Write the steps to describe your working process with clear images

○    You can also provide formulas for calculating the exact size of the product