Royal Leamington Spa College - 2nd time at the college

So today was my second time at helping in the Fashion and Textile department at the college. If I'm really honest I prefer the college to the school. I think its because the students at the college are doing Fashion and Textiles and that's it, at the school they are doing A-level Textiles and some other subjects so their focus isn't 100% on Textiles.

 Things I find infuriating:

  • They are constantly on their phones
  • I know more now about Kim Kardashian than I ever wanted or needed to know
  • They have a massive energy lull in the afternoon
Things I like:
  • The students - I can have a laugh with them
  • I can offer my view and they listen and use my ideas
  • I'm learning from them (see Kardashian bullet point)
Anyway, today they started a new project. They have to video their last project creations (a 60's inspired costume with a sportswear theme). So, they have to create a story board, think about lighting, make-up, accessories, venue, etc etc.
It was great to get in on the start of a project. So I was firing off ideas left right and centre.

Here are some photos of the mood boards they created for their 60's projects. 




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