Learning agreement

NAME:                        Tanya Marie Pye

COURSE:                   BA (Hons) Costume with Performance Design

UNIT TITLE:               Specialist Practice

REFERENCE NO:      CSS610

CREDIT POINTS:      30

WEIGHTING: 2.0

DURATION:               9 WEEKS

HRS OF STUDY:       300

UNIT LEADER:          Mandy Barrington

Proposal:

In order to realise this unit I shall be working on designs made by Lauren Holman. I shall be realising and interpreting her designs to make the principal female’s costume, Wife of Bath within the play, Canterbury Tales. This is set within a Medieval time period and the garments reflect this.

Within the project I shall research the play, Canterbury Tales, so I may understand the character interpretation of Wife of Bath as well as gain a comprehension of the context that is portrayed. From this I shall research relevant techniques, which would be appropriate to the construction of the garment. This shall be followed by primary research into gaining the correct silhouette for my character as well as experimenting with various draping/pattern drafting techniques to gain a historically accurate garment with a realisation of the design. Secondary research would contain investigation into the medieval dress as well as the influences of the time.  I shall conduct two separate fittings to fit the garments to the actress and generate a toile and a finalised garment, both to a high standard.

I have chosen to undertake this body of work as it involves a high level of risk taking and is quite out of my comfort zone. It will evolve my problem solving skills as well as push my ability to realise, interpret and develop my construction skills.  Time keeping shall be essential for this unit to meet the deadline and not stray outside of it. The project shall differ from previous projects where I have worked on the male form and fantasy production, and instead focus on the historical female form and how to change the female silhouette.  I shall use my own initiative to explore new ways of working that I would not otherwise have known and experiment with various silhouettes to perfect the outcome.  

Throughout the project I shall be developing my professional working relationship with other construction workers and within the team dynamic.  This shall be done through a timetabled section of each week where we shall work on various garments as a group. I shall also learn how to take direction from the designer and supervisor through weekly meetings as well as being flexible to what they would like.

My career goal is to work within a workroom environment making costumes for a variety of performances before becoming a teacher. This project will enable me to create an original costume that will show I can work within a versatile range and can create historically correct garments.  It will allow me to build my portfolio by bringing a different genre, prove I am resourceful and capable of working to a high level.

Aims

A1     To negotiate a body of work within the context of the brief through a learning agreement which demonstrates effective work planning, time and resource management.

A2     To further develop intellectual reasoning and practical research to an increasingly advanced level of attainment.

A3     To encourage in-depth learning through a high degree of independent judgement and increased critical thinking.

A4     To develop a professional level of communication through the visual creative and technical realisation of your project.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit you will be able to:

LO1  Demonstrate the ability to negotiate an appropriate body of work, formulise a work plan and manage time and resources effectively.

LO2 Demonstrate the initiation and creative application of intellectual reasoning and practical research to a high level of attainment.

LO3 Inform project solutions with appropriate understanding, a high degree of independent judgement and demonstrate critical self-awareness.

LO4 Demonstrate a professional level of project realisation, communication and presentation.

Assessment Components

A negotiated body of work that will include evidence of advanced technical and artistic experimentation and risk taking, as well as a finished costume for The Wife of Bath. This shall be supported by a Workbook and Production Journal (combined) together with appropriate written evaluation (500 words).   100%

Complementarity

Should an opportunity become available to work with students from another course, the body of work will be negotiated with your unit tutor.

Each assessment requirement must be passed at a minimum grade of 40% to successfully complete the unit.

Assessment Criteria (specific criteria related to the learning outcomes)

The level to which your work demonstrates the ability to negotiate an appropriate body of work, formulise a work plan and manage time and resources effectively. (LO1)

The level to which your work demonstrates the initiation and creative application of intellectual reasoning and practical research to a high level of attainment. (LO2)

The level to which your work informs project solutions with appropriate understanding, a high degree of independent judgement and demonstrate critical self-awareness. (LO3)

The level to which your work demonstrates a professional level of project realisation, communication and presentation. (LO4)

Reference Material:

DE COURTAIS, G. (2006). Women's hats, headdresses, and hairstyles: with 453 illustrations, medieval to modern. Mineola, N.Y., Dover Publications.

HARTLEY, D., & KELLY, F. M. (2003). Medieval costume and how to recreate it. Mineola, N.Y., Dover Publications.

HOUSTON, M. G. (1996). Medieval costume in England and France the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries. New York, NY, Dover Publ.

HUNNISETT, J. (1995). Period Costume for Stage & Screen; Patterns for Women's Dress, Medieval-1500: Ill. : Bib. [S.l.], Players Press, Us.

NORRIS, H. (1999). Medieval costume and fashion. Mineola, N.Y., Dover Publications.

THURSFIELD, S. (2001). The Medieval tailor's assistant: making common garments, 1200-1500. Carlton, Bedford, U.K., Ruth Bean.

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