A set of tasks as a pre-requisite for on-site participation:

Write a short text:

1. Why did you choose this course?

2. What experiences have you had with clothing - in relation to cultural patterns (rituals, celebrations, everyday life...)?

• personal history

• family history

• local references

• experiences can be mediated or personal

3. Choose a single item of clothing that illustrates your experience:

• it could be something you have worn.

• it can be a representation of a real piece that is no longer available

• it can be a picture

4. Deconstruct this object.

• Identify shapes and attributes.

• Create a catalogue of shapes (and materials)

Physically

• The piece is literally cut up (not necessarily along the seams).

• Applications (lace, beads...) are removed. Patterns are isolated.

Medial

• Elements shown in the picture are 'materialised'.

• Find fabrics and other materials that are as similar as possible to those seen.