APP 109 - Creative Design Foundations

1. Demonstrate the attributes of a successful designer 
2. Conceptualize new designs using creativity practices 
   1. Model a healthy creative mindset 
   2. Demonstrate creative methods of thinking 
   3. Model cognitive versatility  
3. Incorporate the strategies and techniques for gathering research 
   1. Create a brainstorming mind map 
   2. Explain the process of research planning 
   3. Apply various tools and approaches for gathering research 
   4. Organize gathered research 
   5. Edit gathered research 
4. Design using the elements and principles of design  
   1. Evaluate designs against the essential principles and elements of good design
   2. Investigate the Principles of Design and their applicability to fashion products
   3. Investigate the Elements of Design and their applicability to fashion products
   4. Use essential design concepts and language
   5. Extract a broad palette of creative elements from the research
5. Develop a color palette  
   1. Employ the basic principles of color theory 
   2. Illustrate the key rules of color application 
   3. Examine color coding systems for communication 
   4. Navigate the effect of color psychology 
   5. Identify considerations and frameworks used to establish a strong color story
6. Curate materials to support a design concept 
   1. Identify key considerations for sourcing material options 
   2. Utilize a variety of sources to acquire materials
   3. Describe the valuable role played by creative textile development 
   4. Identify the creative applications of constructed surfaces
   5. Evaluate the technical processes and creative applications of manipulated materials
   6. Explore new technologies in material production
7. Create a sustainable avant-garde product
   1. Demonstrate knowledge of sustainable design philosophies, products and processes
   2. Discuss the impact of design projects on the environment.  
   3. Examine avant-garde designers 
   4. Explore progressive and forward thinking design ideas
   5. Experiment with a broad variety of possible applications and implementations
8. Create a design concept board and present it to an audience 
   1. Explore approaches to design presentation 
   2. Evaluate effective layouts used in visual presentations 
   3. Experiment with different art mediums 
   4. Articulate the design concept using key industry vocabulary 
   5. Assemble presentation boards using professional techniques and standards