Delivery Day so successful Secondary School now involved.
31-10-2005
As part of our learning remit the LFF is now to conduct a six week intensive Delivery Day at Langley Park School for Boys (LPSB) providing a unique course for a unique school.
LPSB is a comprehensive school with 1336 pupils including 301 six form students. It is larger than most secondary schools and is situated in the Eden Park area of the London Borough of Bromley. The pupils have a range of backgrounds and circumstances and is highly regarded.
According to a recent 2002 Ofsted Report LPSB is a very good school with many outstanding features. Standards are well above average and pupils at all levels achieve very well. The school is also becoming increasing well equipped to meet the needs of the pupils in the 21st Century and is skilfully embracing the needs for change whilst upholding high quality relationships and an emphasis on hard work and hence this innovative new programme for fashion and design with the London Fashion Forum.
The Vision of the school highlights the commitment to breaking new boundaries in both the teaching techniques and the curriculum.
“Our vision is that education is a whole life enterprise closely related to the well-being of the communities in which we live. The prime task of Langley Park School for Boys, is to provide all pupils with equal access to a broad relevant and dynamic curriculum which reflects local needs, giving parity to vocational studies, emphasising industry links and underpinned by the broader goals of responsibility, tolerance, self reliance and a lifelong interest in learning.
Langley Park School for Boys is a place where all students are encouraged to achieve the highest academic and social standards, feel secure and important and in which cultural diversity is prized. Where there are special needs these must be assiduously met. The school will continue to promote music, drama, art and sporting life as central elements of its success and appeal to pupils. The sustaining and strengthening of existing and new extra curricular activities and competitions are crucial to the school’s future.
The time is now right to develop ICT across all aspects of teaching, learning and school management giving pupils and teachers the technological skills they will need for the future. We will work together to improve the school’s facilities and plan for replacement of worn out buildings. These are challenges that will be met alongside a determined effort to build stronger links with the local community, partner schools, universities, industry and other agencies to the benefit of pupils and staff. We will be energetic in school development planning to improve learning and teaching through monitoring and self-evaluation. We will vigorously pursue additional resources through specialisation and bids to the LEA, DfES and other funding bodies both on our own and in partnership with other organisations.
We will work through a consultative process that draws staff and Governors together to meet the challenge of school improvement. As Governors and staff we share optimism, integrity, teamwork, commitment and good communication as vital principles we aspire to in all that we do.
R W Northcott
Headteacher
The following outline plan gives an overview of the proposed Delivery Day that commences this Wednesday.
Agenda Delivery Day
The
Project Name: Delivery Day – Creative Design
The design process from concept through to production
Commencing: Wednesday 2nd November 2005
Time: 14.00 – 15.00 hrs
Completion: Wednesday 14th December
Aim: The aim of this project is to bring together all aspects of creating a garment from the initial design concept through to final garment production.
During this 6 week course LPSB will be given an overview of the design process that would prepare would-be fashion designers to create their own fashion label and provide a framework to minimise risk of failure. The course provides an overview of all sectors of the industry including retail, manufacture and production, design and all auxiliary services to the industry.
Structure of course
Week 1
Understanding the design process. Overview of moodboards (fabric, colour, mood, silhouette, trimmings). Review of www.fashioncapital.co.uk (FC)
All students to bring in a photograph and 100 word bio for upload on to the profile section.
Also Diary section to be instigated on FC. LPSB to nominate designated journalists for a weekly diary upload.
Week 2
The components of a garment. Students will be required to bring in garments for review and discussion. Break away groups will be formed and each group are to comment on their findings of the garment. What makes the garment right (or not)? How can the design process be improved? Students are encouraged to provide debate on textile fabrics, trimmings et al.
Week 3
Class to be subdivided into ladieswear and menswear garment focus. Creation of mood boards and line illustrations with an indication of fabric, trims et al. Magazine cuttings, photographs, web based work to be brought to the lecture for discussion and review.
Week 4
Overview of the practical design process.
Students to bring in fabric, trims, colour swatches and illustrations ready for final garment confirmation.
Guest speaker – Two designers to provide a presentation.
Week 5
Overview of working line drawings and introduction to pattern making.
Guest speaker – Mel Everett Pattern Maker. Working illustration on how patterns are formed and created. History of Patterns and a review of tools of the trade. Practical working participation by students.
Week 6
Final and review. All mood boards to be completed with line illustrations ready for review. A winner will be selected for both ladieswear and menswear with the confirmed winning illustration to be produced into garment form. Grateful thanks to Julie Anna Designs for confirming the production of samples. Local Press to be contacted.
All work produced by students will be publicised on the FC site.
In addition the students have the option of visiting Julie Anna Designs to see how a garment is constructed within a factory.
Also a visit to a local fashion focused museum such as
For further information regarding
Langley Park School for Boys
Address
Hawksbrook Lane, South Eden Park Road, Beckenham, BR3 3BP
Telephone: 020 8650 9253
Fax: 020 8650 5823
e-mail: office@langleyparkboys.bromley.sch.uk
Head Teacher: Mr R. Northcott
Chair of Governors: Mr C. Grimble
Details
Visit their website for further information –
www.langleyparkboys.bromley.sch.uk
Looking forward to working with you all.
Jenny Holloway
Industry Advisor
London Fashion Forum
