Assignments

Task: Customize your final garment with one embellishment technique and photograph it styled for presentation. Submission Format: Photos and a brief (100-word) styling description Evaluation Criteria: Creativity, technical application, presentation

Task: Sew a basic sleeveless top using your drafted pattern. Submit photos of the process and final result. Submission Format: Photo series or short video walkthrough Evaluation Criteria: Clean finish, following design, construction quality

Task: Create a paper pattern for a simple sleeveless top. Include markings for seams, darts, and grainlines. Submission Format: Photographs or scan of physical pattern Evaluation Criteria: Accuracy, clarity, labeling

Task: Sketch one original garment design. Annotate key measurements and fabric choices. Submission Format: Scanned sketch or digital illustration in PDF Evaluation Criteria: Clarity, creativity, proportion accuracy

Task: Create a visual collage of 5 handcrafted garments you find inspiring. Include brief notes about what makes each one unique. Submission Format: PDF or image board Evaluation Criteria: Design diversity, clarity of notes, inspiration relevance

Create a mini-portfolio of 5-7 images that represent your unique photographic voice. Write a short artist statement.

Choose 3 photos and edit them to enhance mood and storytelling.

Take photos using different aperture, shutter speeds, and focus techniques to tell a visual story.

Shoot a series of photos using different light modifiers and analyze their impact.

Analyze 3 famous photos and write how design elements and composition affect their mood.