Pedagogy and Professional Development

Experiential Client Development: Digital Fabrication Opera Costume Project

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Abstract

In this paper, the topic of experiential learning in the design classroom is explored though a project scenario whereby undergraduate fashion design students from visual arts and design collaborate with opera singer trainees and student musicians to co-create a production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni for use in live stage performance. Through evaluation of the example in this research, I hope to illustrate how experiential learning and cultural critique in undergraduate programs may help in preparing design students for future innovative opportunities within professional practice in an evolving creative economy, as well as a springboard for entry level fashion designers to challenge traditional forms of garment design development through careful consideration of the overlaps between art, design, professional practice, collaboration, and the application of new technologies in the form of digital fabrication.

Keywords: interdisciplinary, fashion, education, design, digital, costume, client

How to Cite:

Trippeer, B. C., (2020) “Experiential Client Development: Digital Fabrication Opera Costume Project”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 77(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.12127