Project

I. A) List the five goals from your formal proposal. One goal of my project is to explain…how fashion trends are difficult for those with special needs to appropriately wear A second goal of my project is to prepare…clothing/outfits that will include pants, dress, shirt and jacket The third goal of my project is to communicate…how my sister feels while wearing the clothes A fourth goal I plan is to conclude…my thesis through the clothing I produce A final goal of my project is to interpret…the various special needs that affect dressing oneself B) Prove that you met each of these goals or thoroughly explain why you did not. Completion of my first goal is shown through my research paper and its constant connection to my thesis. Completion of my second goal can be seen through the garments I have produced and the photographs I have taken. Completion of my third goal can be seen through my typed interview I conducted with my sister. Completion of my fourth goal can be seen through the clothes I produce and how they demonstrate the different interpretations of fashion trends. Completion of my fifth goal can be seen through my paper and also the interview I conducted. II. What did you seek for advice on this project? Did you improve at asking for feedback? I sought advice through my mentor, as well as other helpful advisors. I also took advantage of the internet to gain knowledge on topics I was uncertain about. III. Describe any risks you took in order to complete this project. Be sure to consider emotional, intellectual or physical challenges. I think that I took a risk when I chose to create two outfits. It was a lot of work and definitely took a lot of time. IV. List and describe three personal satisfactions you have gained from doing this project. I have gained a better knowledge of my sister and her disability I have learned better techniques of construction, which will hopefully help me in my future career. I am satisfied at my finished product, giving me confidence in sewing. V. Explain two problems you encountered and how you solved them. One problem I encountered was tapering of the fabric. I solved this by slowing down my pace and being more careful. Another problem I encountered was writing an 8 page paper. I solved this by asking outside sources for help. VI. What did you learn about managing your time? I learned that I need to work on my procrastination and get work done at a quicker pace. VII. What did you learn about managing your level of stress? I didn’t learn much about managing my stress levels, seeing as this project was very stressful. However, I did learn that managing stress will probably better my project. VIII. If you could do the same project over again, what would you do differently? I would complete my work in a more organized fashion. By fully completing certain components at a time, I think my project would have moved more smoothly. IX. Grade yourself based on the stated goals of the course - to encourage higher order thinking skills such as application of knowledge, analysis of information, creativity and the ability to make strong evaluative judgments. What grade do you deserve and why? I would give myself a B because I had a lot of interest in my topic and worked to interest others in it as well.

__Goals__: One goal of my project is to explain…how fashion trends are difficult for those with special needs to appropriately wear A second goal of my project is to prepare…clothing/outfits that will include pants, dress, shirt and jacket The third goal of my project is to communicate…how my sister feels while wearing the clothes A fourth goal I plan is to conclude…my thesis through the clothing I produce A final goal of my project is to interpret…the various special needs that affect dressing oneself

__Vision__: How will my project impact other people after I have completed it? I hope to shed light on the challenges those with special needs face everyday, especially obstacles that are related to the fashion they can wear. How will my project relate to my thesis question? I will demonstrate that those with special needs are unable to participate in various fashion trends. How do I foresee my project concluding? I hope i will produce an exceptional project and powerpoint that will properly inform my audience on my topic.

__Products__: How will I demonstrate/evidence that I conducted my project? I will show the materials, such as fabric, that was used to produce my outfits. I will also show the sketches that were made prior to design and pictures of myself producing the final garment.