Process / Research Journal

Steps in writing a Research / Process journal:

NOTE: Hard Copy (booklets) of example Process and Research Journals will be available to look at.

1.    Title Page (Students name, Teacher name, Subject name)

2.    Research journal title page

3.    Write out your chosen design brief

4.    Mood board (respond to design brief taking elements of what you like and who you are as an individual) You may utilise www.polyvore.com

5.    Key basic factors (key factors -  require further research and basic factors – are spelt out and include such factors as time, cost and sewing skills)

6.    Investigation of key factors – fashion (latest trends, colours)/forecasting – this section of the process journal is the inclusion of imagery

7.    Draw your design – this is to be in the form of an annotated (labelled) diagram – What is your bag/cushion going to look like? Remember to include front and back and a minimum of 2 designs.

8.    Table of the pros and cons of both the design and fabric choices.

9.    Process Journal title page

10.      Photos and samples of every stage of what you are doing and include sample construction techniques – (camera)

11.   Table discussing  your progress;

Lesson (date)	What you want to achieve	What you achieved