The students prepare and carry out a catwalk, where they display clothes that they have produced or upcycled themselves. Guests from outside are invited to watch the show.
The intention is that the students collaborate to develop and carry out a visual performance to present their production.
Inform the students that they are going to organize a catwalk where they will showcase their own clothing designs. Tell them how it’s going to happen, who the guests are, and what the requirements are for their presentation. Guests can be other students at the school, parents and/or people from the local community.
Show a few examples of different types of catwalks. Using the See – Feel – Understand method, students spot effects and feel the mood of the catwalks shown. Talk to the class about what effects they notice and how they would describe the mood.
Using the Brainstorming method, students come up with ideas for atmosphere, lighting, music and set design in groups. Divide if necessary. Brainstorm into defined categories and ask students to consider how best to support the sustainable focus.
The class agrees on the concept for the catwalk – either by talking it out or by presenting their (best) ideas to each other and voting.
Students choose different working groups that focus on different parts, such as marketing (including the creation of invitations, posters, videos, etc.), set design (including lighting, props, backgrounds, etc.), sound design (including choice of music and voiceover), clothing collection (including choice of models and sequence) and documentation (video and photo).
Students prepare the stage and audience area.
With the Dress Rehearsal method, students practice their catwalk and agree on what needs to be improved
The guests arrive. The students welcome the guests and start the show. The students walk the catwalk and showcase their designs while music plays and the audience looks.
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