FASH 303 // The Business of Fashion
Project 3:
Design Simulation Project
20% of final grade
Introduced: Class 1
Due: Class 20
WHY (PURPOSE)
The Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) is a major national competition that pushes students to research, explore, and provide solutions for major trends influencing our industry today. Completing this project per the brief provided by the FSF (posted to Blackboard), will challenge students to consider deeply the strategic purpose and business intention of their creative vision.
This project will require in-depth business analysis, making use of a diverse range of sources and materials, which will enhance students’ research skills and strengthen their preparedness for employment.
WHAT (OVERVIEW)
Students are required to follow the latest FSF brief, posted to Blackboard and accessible via the “Savannah School of Fashion Competitions” community on Blackboard as well.
Through in-depth research of markets, business strategies, upcoming product/materials trends, and exploration of current socio-cultural context, you will develop a range of products that mark a new, inspirational and innovative direction for your chosen brand.
Your final range must comprise 10-15 forward-thinking products, presented with thorough evidence of research, exploration, and technical information. Refer to the full list of slide deck requirements provided in the FSF brief.
During the development of this project, it is required that students attend at least 1 competition extra help session offered by Prof. Andrew Fionda,- Competitions Coordinator for the School of Fashion.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS // 20% of final grade
· One PDF file of the completed slide deck, including all required components stipulated by the FSF brief, to be submitted via Blackboard.
· Prepare and deliver a 5-minute live presentation (supported by a Powerpoint or PDF slide deck). The slide deck must be saved on the class dropbox prior to the beginning of class 20.
The completed body of work must be submitted to Blackboard as a single PDF file, no larger than 10MB, using the appropriate link in the “Submissions” section of Blackboard. Formats other than PDF will not be accepted. All necessary files must be uploaded to blackboard BEFORE the beginning of class presentations.
FEEDBACK SCHEDULE:
· Work-in-Progress Feedback
Feedback will be offered throughout the development of this project through regular in-class reviews. These reviews will include individual progress discussions with faculty, as well as peer-to-peer group discussions. Please refer to schedule of in-class work-in-progress review activities posted in the course syllabus.
Students are welcome to email drafts of work-in-progress to Faculty for one-on-one guidance. When emailing work-in-progress for faculty review, please allow 48hrs for reply.
· Critique and post-submission feedback
Peer and Faculty feedback will be shared verbally during in-class presentations. Particular focus will be drawn to highlight both positive reinforcement and constructive guidance. All students are expected to participate and engage during this process to maximize the learning value of the formal presentation and discussion process.
Assignment rubric score and written feedback from Faculty will be posted to Blackboard following submission of the completed project.
· The rubric used for the scoring of this project, is accessible under the “Submissions” section on Blackboard.