All of the 8th graders gathered in the studio Wednesday morning to select items from the donations. Normally 8th graders are not in the studio as an entire group, but to make the selection process fair for both 8th grade groups we all met early. After consulting as a group, one representative from each design team began the selection of items on behalf of the group; team representatives were free to consult with the group about selections during the process, but to avoid a mob approach only one team member could be on their feet at a time. Afterwards, we met in our ususal class groups and students began to edit, finalize, and construct, their outfits.
Outfits and accessories will be constructed by altering/sewing unwanted clothes and using unconventional materials (metal washers, paper, wire, etc.). Students are required to created their outfit using repurposing techniqures and basing the design on their current style preferences (preppy, hip, casual, sporty, etc.), drawing from a historical era of fashion (e.g. the renaissance, the roaring 20's, disco 70's, etc.), or costume (knight, animal, nature, etc.). Design groups will receive certificates for attending to assignment parameters and achieving group goals by considering each members ideas and strengths when making decisions.