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Fashion design for empowerment
I can explore how fashion design is influenced by identity, culture, and self expression.
Lesson 4 of 6
New
New
- Year 7
Fashion design for empowerment
I can explore how fashion design is influenced by identity, culture, and self expression.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Fashion design is the art of designing clothing and accessories.
- Individual fashion is personal and links to time, place and culture.
- Fashion designers are challenging our understanding of fashion.
Keywords
Identity - who a person is, including their background, culture, and personality
Symbol - a symbol is a picture, shape, or object that stands for an idea or meaning
Common misconception
Fashion design is solely about trends and superficial appearances.
Fashion design is more than trends; it can challenge our understanding of fashion.
All pupils works will be different due to the nature of experimentation, nothing should be deemed as incorrect. Teacher can consider the list of references suggested for the lesson. Pupils would benefit from having computers or tablets available to search for images.
Teacher tip
Equipment
pencil, rubber, paper, colouring pencils (optional)
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the term that refers to the art of composing visual elements to communicate a message clearly and succinctly to a consumer?
What is the term that refers to the art of composing visual elements to communicate a message clearly and succinctly to a consumer?
illustration
photography
typography
Q2.Graphics printed on the T-shirt, the pages in the comic book, the posters at school, the paper billboards by the roads are all examples of __________ graphic design.
Graphics printed on the T-shirt, the pages in the comic book, the posters at school, the paper billboards by the roads are all examples of __________ graphic design.
digital
static
traditional
Q3.Which statement about graphic design is true? Graphic design ...
Which statement about graphic design is true? Graphic design ...
has always been used solely for commercial purposes.
is a relatively new field that emerged in the 20th century.
is primarily a Western art form with limited influence in other cultures.
Q4.What is the primary role of a graphic designer?
What is the primary role of a graphic designer?
to code and develop websites
to manage and oversee the production of printed materials
to write content for marketing materials
Q5.Which of the following is not an example of graphic design?
Which of the following is not an example of graphic design?
logo design
packaging design
website design
Q6.A designer needs to consider text type and font in their work.
A designer needs to consider text type and font in their work.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is the term that refers to the form of art that designs clothing and accessories?
What is the term that refers to the form of art that designs clothing and accessories?
architectural design
graphic design
set design
Q2.Which statement is false? Fashion design ...
Which statement is false? Fashion design ...
involves creativity, business, and technology.
is a form of self-expression and cultural commentary.
reflects societal values, beliefs, and attitudes.
Q3.True or false? Fashion designers always adhere to gender norms.
True or false? Fashion designers always adhere to gender norms.
true
Q4.Cultural heritage, historical era and fashion movement are common shared by Dhaka, Kawakubo, Nayal, Ross and Westwood.
Cultural heritage, historical era and fashion movement are common shared by Dhaka, Kawakubo, Nayal, Ross and Westwood.
designs
novels
