Fmd 251: Website Assignment

FMD 251: WEBSITE ASSIGNMENT ONLINE EXHIBITION: “FASHION IN COLORS”

Plan to visit the website of the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum: http://ndm.si.edu/

Select “Exhibitions”, from there select “Past Exhibitions”, then “Fashion in Colors.” At the lower right, you will see “Visit the Website”; select this option.

From there, you will see the following options:  About  Designer Profiles  Catalogue  Credits  Virtual Tour [Please not the audio feature of this tour]

In your own words, write a thoughtful summary of the exhibition, including the following information:  In the “About” section, you will have the option of choosing six color sections. In your won words, discuss one garment in each section which you found most intriguing in terms of its inclusion in the exhibition.  In the designer profile section, which two designers did you find most intriguing in terms of the way in which their work related to the themes of the exhibition?  Which was your single favorite garment or object from this assignment? What about it appealed to you?  Take the Virtual Tour. Although each garment is highlighted individually in the “About” section, why do you think this feature has been included? In what way does it enhance the experience and add to the information provided on this website?  Pick 2 garments that reflect various color schemes have talked about in class. List and give examples of which color schemes.  Pick 2 garments that reflect other elements of design used in various garments. Which ones dominate?  Overview of online exhibition.