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Welcome to the Fashion and Decor page. This is where you will find all of your assignments. Please check this regularly for updated materials.
If you have any questions, please ask Erin or email her at erine@school-one.org.
Fashion and Decor class rules: Please read carefully!!
Remember to scroll down to the right trimester!!!!
Remember to scroll down to the right trimester!!!!
Trimester One
Here is the link to the Fashion History channel on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgbG7OrLeM0DUDZQT4weTCaGWAfYz2ra5
Due Wednesday September 9, 2026: Assignment I: Please make a collage of pictures of how you define "Fashion." Include in your collage, if you can, pictures of modern fashion that reflect different time periods of fashion. (Please note that this can be a digital collage or power point as we can project it on the white board....we will also talk about digital presentations in class.)
Reading I: Chapter Five: The Early Middle Ages
Answer the questions 3, and 5-8 on the last page of the reading (please note if your book does not have the questions at the end of the chapter, you can find the questions here):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q4yt_EU5MfkztfA_KKcrfYyw7YnsUbRU-w8d_EH6zEc/edit?usp=drive_link
This is due Monday September 14, 2026
Early Middle Ages Clothes packet is linked here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O9A9c3rdSUHcAPGnVewjmEnWhlh_XMbP/view?usp=sharing
Reading II: The Late Middle Ages
Due September 25, 2023 -- Answer the questions 1, 3-7 on the last page of the reading. Please put your name and your answers on a separate piece of paper. Here is the link to the question sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tFQs5OYYU46XfBDDC67zzLoPpRHST3HuQIJZwYprx5M/edit?usp=drive_link
Here is the link to the reading: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IJ7hLW3qjqw5H5lPDd1TYh7NOHipY0kn/view?usp=sharing (
Project I: You have a choice from three projects outlined below. You must make your choice of project by Monday September 25, 2023. There will be check-ins on this project in every class up to the due date to answer questions and monitor progress. You must be able to share an update in every class. The final project is Due Wednesday October 4, 2023.
Stained Class Windows project: Please choose a Saint and write one page explaining who your Saint is and why you chose them. Please draw two stained class windows; one of a Saint you chose to venerate in your window. It should show the Saint either performing an act that lead to their canonization, or their Epiphany, or just shows them as a Saint surrounded by symbols of their life; and please draw a Rose Window for the eastern end of the cathedral.
Fashion Line: Please design a line of modern clothes that include obvious homages to medieval clothing. You must draw three separate outfits and a set of underclothes for this fashion design project. You must produce a separate drawing for each of the four designs. Please also include a written statement detailing your design ideas that explains your line of clothes.
Castle Design: Please design a castle that can withstand a long, serious siege of many months! You need to draw a bird's eye view of the Castle and label the various parts of the Castle in your design...it must include a great hall, a well, stables and show where the private apartments for the lord and his family are located. Please note where your castle is located. The floor plan of the Castle must be in full color.
Medieval Churches
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1vbQuJeVN1MnS80slY0TaOEQxRrV6z2KxkFo2USXRuqk/edit?usp=sharing
Reading III: The Italian Renaissance
Due October 13, 2023 -- Answer the questions and please put your name and your answers on a separate piece of paper. Here is the link to the question sheet:
Due October 16, 2023...please put together a power point presentation with pictures of English manor houses, Italian Palazzos and French Chateaux. You should identify the name of the property and where it is located. Pick 3 that you like and include pictures of the interior of the property...especially the great hall of each property.
Please email me if you have any questions.
Here some links to materials I used in class:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bGW0SVjd5Wwfrr_MOt4BwUtF2N2hj5JT/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10i9zSRqgjMk8sfIDuRq8D9jw04brv4IV/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CQtd9WD37vRQNpym4uY8MO3BIY9rK4kP/view?usp=sharing
Final Project: Renaissance House Project due November 10, 2023
For your final project you are to design either a English Manor House, a French Chateau, or an Italian Palazzo. You have to draw a floor plan for your choice and a section drawing of one side of the building. You also have to design the Great Hall and draw a floor plan of the hall and include drawings of the hall decoration around the floor plan. You must also draw renderings of 2 rooms: One of the bedchamber and one of a private living room. These renderings can be digital and must include a floor plan and pictures of the furniture and furnishings. We will have weekly check-ins on Wednesday to check on progress and answer questions. Please see Erin if you have any questions or problems and need help!!!!!!
Due Monday October 23, 2023: You must submit your choice of house that you will be designing .
Trimester Two
This is the URL for the Fashion History Timeline:
https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/
Reading I: Chapter Eleven The Eighteenth Century
Please answer the questions as you read this chapter...it is due on Wednesday December 6, 2023. The questions are linked here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JqJoBk6YpFJ_hftMcWeaqsPz77qy5lqBvkUCwr4gTwQ/edit?usp=drive_link
Due Wednesday December 6, 2023: Please start research for the Colony Project by researching the answer to the following questions: Who starts the colony and why did they start it? Who were the first people from Europe to start the colony? What native americans were in the area where you are starting your colony? What was their experience as your colony gets built?
Link to copy and paste to find a list of viewable colonial maps:
https://www.libs.uga.edu/darchive/hargrett/maps/colamer.html
https://newjc.weebly.com/colonial-maps.html
https://collections.leventhalmap.org/search/commonwealth:cj82m2356
https://www.britishempire.co.uk/maproom/13colonies/13coloniesmaps.htm
Colony Design Project - map #1 due Wednesday January 10, 2024
You will draw the initial map of your colony as discussed in class. The list we put together is linked below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10TBZ4cISh2nSAhfoGY1mnhINguiAiXNNZoPNKNuVjyc/edit?usp=drive_link
Remember the colony drawing should be in color and have a key to things on the map. If you have any questions, or any problems, please email Erin...start this over the break so it is not rushed after break.
Due Friday January 12: Fabric Design Swatch
Please design a swatch of fabric (8.5 x 11) with either an Indian or Chinese pattern to be used for a day robe or dressing gown of the early 19th century. It should show the major design pattern that is replicated for the whole cloth.
The Second Colonial Map: Due Friday January 19, 2024
The second map should reflect 50 years of growth for your colony. This should include more people and houses, a meeting house and other businesses. You should also indicate where there is growth outside of the immediate town.
The Romantic Period reading: Due January 22, 2024
Please answer the questions as you read this chapter...The Romantic Period.
The questions are linked here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zePQhBADPtiYl9JzI1GgWHxpvb-8y7FsduXNuq1aaEQ/edit?usp=drive_link
The Third Map: Due Friday February 2, 2024
The third map should reflect changes in your town that have occurred around the time of the Revolution. It is now part of the United States. It has grown in size and might now include more roads, maybe a dock for bringing in supplies and sending out commodities. It could reflect damage done in the war. And, it should include more people and houses, schools (maybe a college?) and more businesses. You might even have part of the town where the wealthier people live. You should also indicate where there continues to be growth outside of the immediate town. Please make sure to show where the changes have happened by outlining it in red.
The Crinoline Period reading: Due Monday February 5, 2024
Please answer the questions as you read this chapter...The Crinoline Period.
The questions are linked here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pH23GxtJROxVc6_3KIYO-9YnmRHLPVFzk36KuJ6CWb4/edit?usp=drive_link
Final Project Proposal: Think about a film or tv show that shows fashion from the 19th century. Please write a proposal that identifies the name of the movie, the director and the costume designer, a statement of what the movie is about and the time period. The final project should present a discussion of the accuracy of the costume design, a discussion of the vision of the director and costume designer and an evaluation of how well the costumes live up to accuracy and that vision. Please write a proposal that tells me the name of the movie, director and costume designer...its time period and what you hope to discuss in your final project. See me for assistance as needed. This is due Friday February 2, 2024.
Here is the link to the project work sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sHJ5tnck9RIMLksnYpVZ30deyBE6UuJYDV03FtSORlo/edit?usp=drive_link
Mid Century Fashions Powerpoint: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mi8aSNi3hQGdsNGtBsbaLfPV6WjULCft/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=103951432096539748733&rtpof=true&sd=true
The Bustle Period and the Nineties reading: Due February 16, 2024
Please answer the questions as you read this chapter.
The questions are linked here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NzmYxjPd-trT1_K1MwgKY51Gk0Pugbx6MbG0u9JqPcY/edit?usp=drive_link
The Fourth Map: Due Wednesday February 21, 2024
The fourth map should reflect changes in your town that have occurred around the time of 1840-50. Your town has continued to grow and has to include more roads linking the states and other cities, a railroad terminal and tracks and more infrastructure for the developing the city, supplies and sending out commodities. As we discussed in class, your city should have a designated "Main Street/downtown commercial area. Your city should also include more people and houses, schools, churches and more businesses. You should also indicate where there continues to be growth outside of the immediate town. Please make sure to show where the changes have happened by outlining it in red.
Film Projects Update: All Film projects will be due Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Moving forward, you must update your film project worksheet with more information and questions by Friday of the week (2/16, 2/23). I will be checking them on Friday and will make comments on your sheet, so make sure I have access to your sheet. I will also give you time in Friday's class to work on projects (map and film).
The Final Map: Due Monday March 4 2024 - note this is the last class so it has to be done!
The final map should reflect changes in your town that have occurred around the time of the turn of the century. Your town has continued to grow and has to include more roads linking the states and other cities, and more infrastructure for the developing the city. This may now include such things as suburban areas, a mass transit system and taller more impressive building in the downtown area. You might also want to consider adding a recreational area for your town...a park, theaters or a sports complex. You should also consider how you are going to provide sewerage and garbage removal Your city should also include more people and houses, schools, churches and more businesses. You should also indicate where there continues to be growth outside of the immediate town. Please make sure to show where the changes have happened by outlining it in red.
Trimester Three:
Trimester Three:
Chapter 15: The Edwardian Period and WWI
Please read this chapter and answer the questions linked below...this is due on Friday March 29, 2024.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wguV-xRjWTWtuf3czFmPVWHFxzhFGVzH90Qhm6gDMVQ/edit?usp=drive_link
Chapter 16: The Twenties, Thirties and WWII
Please read this chapter and answer the questions linked below...This is due on Monday April 8, 2024.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mmWjiiZgg06R6PPB2VfTqHBu6oPNEuHr6m3Y1IdYTho/edit?usp=drive_link
Fashion Design Project I
Please design a modern line of clothes that feature elements of fashion from 1900-1920. I would like two Haute Couture designs and two Ready to Wear designs with Accessories (hats, shoes, etc.) I would like the design to be drawn and in color (no digital drawings this time). This is due Friday April 12, 2024. Please see or email Erin if you have any questions about this design project.
Chapter 17: The New Look and Beyond
Please read this chapter and answer the questions linked below...This is due on Friday May 3, 2024.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SbPW-fd472-Xlz2lmO62v21O13aErzzg5317HQ5j0kM/edit?usp=drive_link
Project #2: Building the Suburban Dream
You will design a suburban neighborhood to share with the class. It should include the cookie cutter houses we discussed in class. It also has to include stores and other amenities for suburban life, schools and play fields for the kids, and of course a church. Other things to consider are a public pool, golf course, and playgrounds. It should all be drawn on one sheet, in color and with a key so we can understand what is on the plan you have drawn. This is due Wednesday May 8, 2024. If you have any questions or concerns, please see Erin asap! You will present your designs in class.
Free Article from the New York Times: The Fashion Influencers of the French Revolution https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/27/books/booksupdate/anne-higonnet-liberty-equality-fashion.html?unlocked_article_code=1.n00.jPj8.o_R4562inazB&smid=url-share
Final Project - Due Wednesday May 29, 2024
Please see the assignment sheet linked below for this project. See Erin with any questions.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L2kSbZKnQkUFSQJ5dzmpBz89u66qRhr0xS43PuRFTaE/edit?usp=drive_link
Met Gala New York Times Review
Chapter 18: The Vietnam Era 1964-1974
Please read this chapter and answer the questions linked below...This is due on Friday May 24, 2024.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g5JrgpcsD9B01PLBjYtQ4ebN0C9Y8eO9-TZt9FoTYYg/edit?usp=drive_link
Chapter 19: The Post Vietnam Era 1974-1990
Please read this chapter and answer the questions linked below...This is due on Friday May 31, 2024.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W6aArk3-VIu8OevEaCWkFRAM5XA8RUKtClG0T5b_5nM/edit?usp=drive_link
DO NOT REFER TO ANYTHING BELOW THIS LINE...IT IS FROM A PREVIOUS CLASS!!!!!______________________________________________________________________________________________
Reading I: The Early Middle Ages Link to Reading : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a-u96Ad77rpJhSM2cO0o8QK6-vvuv_b_/view?usp=sharing
Answer the questions 5-8 on the last page of the reading (note pages 1&2 referenced in question 8 are at the end of the chapter) This is due Tuesday December 15, 2020
Early Middle Ages Clothes packet is linked here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O9A9c3rdSUHcAPGnVewjmEnWhlh_XMbP/view?usp=sharing
Stained Class Window project: Please draw a floor plan for the Romanesque church that will house your stained class window...you have chosen a Saint to venerate with your window. It should show the Saint either performing an act that lead to their canonization, or their Epiphany, or just shows them as a Saint surrounded by symbols of their life.
The window must be in full color and the floorplan can be drawn without color. Both pages are due Thursday January 7, 2021
Castle Project
Due January 21, 2021
Design a castle that can withstand a long, serious siege of many months!
You need to produce a floor plan of the Castle (in full color) and be ready to present it in class.
Reading II: The Late Middle Ages
Due January 26, 2021 -- Answer the questions 1, 3-7 on the last page of the reading.
Please put your answers on a separate piece of paper. Here is the link to the reading:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IJ7hLW3qjqw5H5lPDd1TYh7NOHipY0kn/view?usp=sharing
Over the weekend...please put together a power point presentation with pictures of English manor houses, Italian Palazzos and French Chateaux. You should identify the name of the property and where it is located. Pick 3 that you like and include pictures of the interior of the property...especially the great hall of each property.
This is due on Tuesday 2/9/21...please email me if you have any questions.
Final Project
Due Thursday February 25, 2021
You have a choice to design a line of clothes
incorporating renaissance fashion into a Modern Line of clothes...it must include a wedding dress. You would have to design 6 pieces including the wedding dress.
Your second choice is to design the exterior of a Renaissance palazzo as well as one room inside
the Palazzo...this means three drawings (front back and side elevation) and a detailed drawing of the interior room including furnishings and furniture. See Erin for help or questions.
Here some links to materials I used in class:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bGW0SVjd5Wwfrr_MOt4BwUtF2N2hj5JT/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10i9zSRqgjMk8sfIDuRq8D9jw04brv4IV/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CQtd9WD37vRQNpym4uY8MO3BIY9rK4kP/view?usp=sharing
This is a bonus link of depictions of knights of different orders and the naming of the different parts of Armor:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1exaX04Vj7e1WqJDszHLfEBY9ME9Lxv2L/view?usp=sharing
Reading III: Renaissance
Answer the questions 1-6 on the last page
of the reading on a separate piece of paper.
Due Monday 2/13/17
Heraldry In Class Project Due Wednesday January 25, 2017
Stained Glass Window Design
Please design a stained Glass Window from
on one the following choices: 1. A Rose Window
2. A Rectangular window dedicated to a saint or
3. A rectangular window dedicated to a worthy person of your choice,
The design must be in color and be presented in class on
Wednesday 2/1/17
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