Testing Results: TSA

The garments were entered into the regional TSA competition on March 31, 2009. There were 5 teams, and my garments placed 1st among them. I had intended to run a survey at school prior to the TSA competition, but I will now be doing that later, probably on May 1st. The survey will utilize the questions and scale I posted in my Testing Procedure section (see below) and the results will be posted here after I conduct the survey.

Testing Procedure

The garments are expected to be comfortable, attractive, and secure when sitting, standing, walking, and dancing. Based on the specifications, the outfits are completed within the school year. The final test is to actually bring the garments to a TSA competition, but since they do not judge every outfit, there is a chance that there would be no evaluation of my specific garments. Therefore, it is necessary to do tesing at school to provide a sufficient database of critique. The TSA competition is on March 31th. The gown and suit are expected to match and appeal to a broad audience, and the success of this will be judged using a survey handed out to observers. The outfits must also be comfortable when walking, sitting, standing, and dancing, scenarios that will apply at a prom. The success of this will be judged by surveying the models in comfort level and ease of movement.



Procedure for in-school test:

1. Models are to try on outfits and provide feedback based on survey


2. Models wear outfits to display either during class or during lunch, as there will be more feedback. Observers provide feedback based on survey
   

Testing for the TSA Fashion Design project involves participating in the TSA chapter competition on March 31, 2009. Entries will be submitted on this date for review by a panel.

TSA Competition Procedure:

1. Entries are checked at a specific time and place TBA.
   


2. Entries are reviewed by evaluators who will post a semifinalist list



3. Semifinalists report to the event area at the time and place TBA



4. Students will sign up for times to present their designs in a runway fashion show



5. Presentation of designs: The designer acts as the emcee, describing the designs while the models walk the runway wearing the designed garments



6. Time restraints: 10 minutes. 2 minutes for set up, 6 minutes for presentation, and 2 minutes for removal
   



7. Final Evaluation takes place following presentation

Evaluation:
Portfolio (75 points)

• Title, literature, synthesis, interpretation of theme, garment type and textiles to be used in design (10 points)



• Design process sketches (30 points)



• Computer printouts for final designs (30 points)



• References (5 points)

On-site presentation (25 points)

• Quality of Garments (15 points)



• Presentation quality (5 points)



• Organization adn depiction of theme (5 points)

Rules Violation (-20% total points)