# Lesson Plan: Costume and Fashion Designing
## Subject: Clothing and Textile
## Class: Senior Secondary 2
## Topic: Costume and Fashion Designing
## Duration: 80 minutes (1 hour 20 minutes)
### Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Define costume and fashion designing.
2. Identify the historical progression of fashion.
3. Understand the principles and elements of fashion designing.
4. Develop an understanding of the role of a costume designer.
5. Create a basic costume design illustration.
### Materials Needed:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and screen (for visual presentation)
- A4-sized drawing paper
- Colored pencils and markers
- Fashion magazines and cutouts
- Internet access for research
- Handouts on key fashion designing concepts (optional)
### Lesson Outline:
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Attendance**: Start the class with a warm welcome and take attendance.
2. **Icebreaker**: Ask students to describe their favorite outfit or costume and explain why they like it. This will help get them thinking about design elements.
3. **Introduction to Topic**: Briefly introduce the topic "Costume and Fashion Designing."
#### Presentation (20 minutes)
4. **Definition and Explanation**:
- Define costume and fashion designing.
- Discuss the historical evolution of fashion with a focus on different eras (e.g., Renaissance, 1920s, 1960s, contemporary).
5. **Visual Aids**:
- Show a PowerPoint presentation with images depicting fashion through the ages.
- Use fashion magazines and cutouts to illustrate different styles.
#### Lecture and Discussion (20 minutes)
6. **Principles and Elements of Fashion Design**:
- Discuss principles such as balance, proportion, emphasis, rhythm, and harmony.
- Explain the elements like line, shape, form, color, and texture.
7. **The Role of a Costume Designer**:
- Explain what a costume designer does.
- Discuss the importance of costumes in theater, movies, and TV shows.
- Give real-world examples of famous costume designers and their work.
#### Activity (20 minutes)
8. **Design Challenge**:
- Distribute A4-sized drawing paper, colored pencils, and markers to students.
- Ask students to create a basic costume design illustration inspired by a specific theme (e.g., futuristic, retro, nature).
- Encourage creativity and application of the principles and elements discussed.
9. **Sharing and Feedback**:
- Allow students to present their designs to the class.
- Provide constructive feedback and encourage peer evaluation.
#### Conclusion (10 minutes)
10. **Summary**:
- Recap the key points covered during the lesson.
- Answer any remaining questions or clarifications.
11. **Assignment**:
- Assign a research task where students must explore a famous fashion designer and prepare a short report to present in the next class.
12. **Closing Remarks**:
- Thank students for their participation and enthusiasm.
- Provide a brief overview of the next lesson to spark interest.
### Assessment:
- **Formative Assessment**: During the lesson through questioning, the icebreaker activity, and the design challenge.
- **Summative Assessment**: Through the assigned research task and the quality of their costume design illustrations.
### References:
1. Fashion Design Books and Magazines
2. Online resources on fashion history (e.g., Fashion History Timeline)
3. Websites featuring the work of famous costume designers.
This lesson plan provides a comprehensive guide to teaching students about costume and fashion designing, ensuring they understand both the historical context and practical application through creative activities.