# Lesson Plan: Adaptation of Basic Block for Costume Designing III
### Subject: Clothing and Textile
### Grade: Senior Secondary 2
### Duration: 60 minutes
## Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the principles and techniques of adapting basic blocks for costume designing.
2. Identify critical points on a basic block that can be modified for specific costume designs.
3. Practice adapting a basic block to create a simple costume design.
## Materials:
- Basic block patterns (bodice, skirt, and pants)
- Pattern paper
- Rulers, French curves, and other pattern-making tools
- Markers and pencils
- Scissors
- Tape measures
- Sample costumes or images of costumes
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handouts on key adaptation techniques
## Procedure:
### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greetings and Motivation:** Start with a warm welcome and brief discussion on the importance of adaptation in costume design. Ask students to share examples of their favorite costumes from movies or plays.
2. **Objective Overview:** Clearly outline the objectives for the lesson to the students. Explain that the focus will be on learning how to adapt basic blocks into unique costume designs.
### Instruction (15 minutes)
1. **Review of Basic Blocks:** Briefly review the different types of basic blocks (bodice, skirt, pants) and their standard measurements.
2. **Introduction to Adaptation Techniques:** Introduce key adaptation techniques such as:
- Pivoting darts
- Adding fullness and flare
- Altering necklines and armholes
- Incorporating style lines
3. **Visual Examples:** Show images or samples of costumes and explain which basic block adaptations were used to create them.
### Demonstration (20 minutes)
1. **Step-by-Step Adaptation:**
- **Selection of Basic Block:** Choose one basic block for demonstration (e.g., bodice).
- **Identifying Key Points:** Point out the darts, waistline, bust line, and other critical sections.
- **Adapting the Block:** Demonstrate how to move darts to different positions, add ease for a looser fit, modify the neckline, and incorporate style lines for visual interest.
2. **Live Sketching:** Sketch the adapted pattern on the whiteboard while explaining each step.
### Guided Practice (10 minutes)
1. **Student Practice:** Distribute basic block patterns and pattern-making tools to students.
2. **Hands-On Activity:** Ask students to choose a simple costume design and begin the process of adapting a basic block using the techniques demonstrated.
3. **Teacher Assistance:** Circulate around the room, providing guidance and feedback to ensure students are on the right track.
### Conclusion (5 minutes)
1. **Review Key Points:** Summarize the main techniques discussed and demonstrated in the lesson.
2. **Students’ Feedback:** Encourage students to share their initial experiences and challenges they faced during the practice session.
3. **Homework Assignment:** Assign students to complete their costume adaptation at home and bring their patterns and designs to the next class for review.
### Assessment:
- **Formative Assessment:** Observe students during guided practice, providing real-time feedback.
- **Summative Assessment:** Evaluate students’ completed costume adaptations in the next class.
### Homework:
- Complete the adaptation of a basic block pattern into a simple costume design, ensuring all key modifications and techniques are applied.
### Follow-Up:
- The next lesson will involve constructing a muslin mock-up of the adapted pattern to check the fit and make further refinements.
## Additional Notes:
- Encourage students to be creative and think critically about how the adaptations will affect the overall design and functionality of the costume.
- Remind students to bring any questions or concerns to the following class for further discussion and troubleshooting.