MIDDLE SCHOOL
'POLITICS IN FASHION' GRADE 10
OVERVIEW OF LESSON
Students discussed examples of how fashion is used to communicate political messages. They designed their own projects inspired in relevant themes such as racism, mental health, women's and rights.
TEACHING MATERIALS
Students will analysed political fashion examples and will be introduced to fashion design in order to prototype different items of their choice.
Age group: Middle school
Duration: 20 lessons, 45 minutes each
You will need: a computer, paper, and fabric
Tools: pencils, erasers, scissors
Technique: Fashion design
United Nations Sustainable Goals: The project can connect different goals depending on students' theme choices
STUDENTS DESIGNS
Critical discussion analysing examples of politics in fashion and connections to world urgencies
Dress inspired by women's rights
Sketches
Mood board
Phone cases to create awareness of mental health
Tote bag to remind people about human rights'
