This assignment considers the t-shirt supply chain and how individuals can do their part in recycling garments and creative problem solving skill sharing across borders. In groups of two, students will generate a project that addresses the problem of the t-shirt: labor, textile waste and creative solutions for personal use. Students will produce a digital zine page using infographics, images, and Spanish and English text; and a Spanish English instructional video demonstrating the activity in their poster. 30 pts. (LO:1-5)
Samples and instructionals will be shared with Casa de Unidad and Nett Nett in Tijuana. The goal is to share upcycling techniques that ultimately disrupt the supply chain in fashion, and at the same time, to create opportunities for creative learning and experience-based design. Instructional videos and zine will be shared with anyone who is interested in taking these techniques to their own communities.
Complete assignments include:
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upcycled t-shirt product/sample
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Instructional/ inspiration zine page
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Instructional video (5-10 minutes)
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500 word project brief*
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Written project brief due May 8
Upcycled item and instructional video, zine page (pdf & print) due May 13
*500 word project brief (PDF/MLA)
– description/concept and working plan on how to accomplish the project; describe poster and video content
-a series of questions you want answered with this project (thesis)
-examples of artists, projects graphics, and instructional videos inspirations (research)
Students will be graded on:
Concept of the project – 500 word written project brief: proposal and working plan to accomplish the project with support images on due Wednesday MAY 8
Digital Zine Page Quality – clear message, call to action, contemporary graphics, use of infographics. Page Size 8.5x11in
Instructional Video Quality – clear message, detail shots of instruction, use of performing the activity you want the viewer to do. 5-10 minutes
Social Engagement w/ Fashion, Fiber & Materials 