Application
SDHE 422: Design and Human Environment
Fashion Show and Design Exhibition
The class lasts through both winter and spring terms
-General Information
This class is offered by the School of Design and Human Environment both Winter and
Spring terms (the classes are in succession and must be taken both terms). DHE 422
involves planning, designing, directing, and promoting the SDHE spring/summer fashion
show and design exhibition. Students will meet once a week to learn the logistics of
planning a professional runway fashion show and design exhibition and apply their skills
to the annual SDHE spring fashion show.
-The SDHE spring fashion show will feature a student directed runway fashion show
with designs by Juniors and Seniors in the SDHE Apparel design professional program.
-Due to the limited class size, students must apply for admission into the class. There are
6 committees that make up the class. Each student must apply for a specific committee.
-Please type your answers to the following questions on a separate sheet of paper and
hand them into the DHE office (Milam 224) in Marianne Dickson’s mailbox by Friday
Nov. 20, 2015 (feel free to hand them in early). There is a sheet you must sign (find it in
my mailbox) and add your email address so you can be informed that your application
was received. There will be no exceptions for late applications.
When will the class meet?
The class will meet once a week Wednesdays from 5-6:50pm in Milam 229.
Who can apply?
All students currently enrolled in the professional and pre professional program for
apparel design, merchandising management, interior design, graphic design, and
business. If you are accepted into this class, you will be required to take it both Winter
and Spring terms. *You will not be accepted into this class if you cannot take both
terms.
How do I apply?
Read this whole packet, type your answers to the following questions below on a separate
piece of paper, and print out a copy of your resume. Turn everything into the SDHE
office (Milam 224) mailbox for Marianne Dickson no later than Friday Nov. 20, 2015.
Remember you are applying for a specific committee.
What are you looking for in the candidates that apply?
15 students are accepted into the class. The committee is looking for highly selfmotivated students who are eager to join the class, have a reputation for working well
with others, and show a great desire to bring dedication and ideas for working on the
show. Experience is a plus (such as students who volunteered in the spring show previous
years). This is not a class for students who are looking to just show up every week and
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earn the credits for the class. You will be expected to meet outside class time with your
committee and work with your committee along with working on your own.
How will I know if I have been accepted?
Every person who has applied will be sent an email by Friday November 27, 2015
informing you of your acceptance or rejection.
What if I am not accepted into the class?
There will still be a need for students to help a few weeks before and during the fashion
show and design exhibition. This will be a voluntary process with no applications
necessary. So remember if you are not accepted into the class there will still be room to
be involved with the show.
How do I register for this class?
If you are accepted into the class you will be given instructions how to register for the
class. The class is 3 credits per term.
When is the fashion show?
TBD. You must be available the entire day even though the show is in the evening. It
takes a day to get everything set up.
**Please answer the following questions on a separate piece of paper (typed). Make sure
you sign the list after you have placed the application in the envelope in Marianne Egan’s
mailbox.
Be sure to include your student ID# and ONID email address.
Please also hand in a copy of your resume and turn both papers into the DHE office
mailbox for Marianne Dickson no later than Friday Nov. 20, 2015. Please explain your
answers in detail.
1. Read about the committee you want to work in. Explain which committee you
would you like to work in and why. Be specific addressing the specific duties of
that committee. What can you offer the committee and class as a whole?
2. Did you see the show last year or volunteer/work with someone in the show? If
so, what do you think worked well and what would you change or bring to the
show in your specific committee?
3. You will be working closely with the people in your committee and with the rest
of the class. How do you handle conflict in situations when you have had to work
so closely with others, especially when working outside of the classroom?
4. A large part of this class is doing work outside of the time we meet. Are you
aware of this, and how accessible are you outside of the classroom? Can you be
reliable and trusted to complete your tasks for your committee and the class? How
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well do you work on your own without having someone specifically tell you
every detail that needs to be completed?
*This sheet contains the list of committees for the class along with a list of the jobs performed by each
committee. The number next to each committee denotes the number of people needed in each committee
There are 7 committees for the class.
1. Director (1 person)
2. Designer (3 people)
3. Model (2 people)
4. Promotion (4 people)
5. Runway (2 people)
6. Styling/Music (2 people)
7. Treasurer/Ticket organizer (1 person)
1. Jobs of the Student Directors (1):
- Direct the show (You are in charge!!)
- Lead weekly class meetings
- Organize each committee (each committee answers to you)
What kind of skills should you have when applying for this committee?
-You must be a self-motivator and have the desire to lead
-You must be able to take charge and handle things as they come at you
-Organization and deadlines are critical to performing in this committee
-You must be able to handle conflict
-Experience in leadership roles is a must
2. Jobs of the Designer Committee (3):
- Serve as the contact for student designers
- Organize and recruit student designers
- Coordinate designer meetings
- Coordinate models with designers and stay in touch with the designers throughout
both terms
- Create runway show order
- Direct models backstage
What kind of skills should you have when applying for this committee?
-Need people skills (satisfying numerous people can be challenging)
-Must be very organized and complete tasks on time (trying to organize mass amounts of garments, at least
20 models, and around 20 designers is one of the most difficult tasks of this job)
-You must be able to work well under pressure, especially the week before the show
3. Jobs of the Model Committee (2):
- Organize, recruit and train models
- Create model files with measurements, pictures, and contact info
- Work closely with the designer committee to pair models with designers
- Schedule all model practices (find and secure locations)
What kind of skills should you have when applying for this committee?
-You must be able to work with others and be a people person!
-Organizational skills (you will be working with at least 20 different models and scheduling practices and
coordinating fittings…)
-Understand the skills it takes to model in a runway show
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4. Jobs of the Promotion Committee (4):
- Promote the show through advertising and other sources of media
- Create a promotional campaign working with designers, models, and OSU
- Design, print, cost out, and distribute all media for the show (i.e. posters, fliers,
programs…)
What kind of skills should you have when applying for this committee?
-Creativity! (You are creating original designs)
-Knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop
-Self-motivator and someone who knows how to handle deadlines
5. Jobs of the Runway Design Committee (2):
- Plan out the design of the runway and layout of the room along with lighting
- Work closely with the Alumni Center and event planning
- Create the layout of the design exhibition (the design exhibition includes the
projects of the interior design and housing studies students)
What kind of skills should you have when applying for this committee?
-Creativity and innovative ideas! (You are designing the runway, and design exhibition layout)
-Interest in event planning, lighting, and runway design
6. Jobs of the Styling/Music Committee (2):
- Create the styling for the fashion show (hair, makeup, accessories)
- Work with each designer to create a ‘look’ for their garment
- Coordinate hairstylists, makeup artists
- Create the music for the runway show
What kind of skills should you have when applying for this committee?
-Creativity and innovative ideas! (You are designing the model’s looks)
-Interest/knowledge of fashion shows
-Ability to direct others with hair and makeup direction
-Knowledge in runway music and timing
7. Jobs of the Treasurer/Ticket Organizer Committee (1):
- Work closely with the runway committee to plan the layout of the room/seating
chart
- Usher and control the seating day of the show
- Organize and handle all printing, distribution, and selling of the tickets
- Work with the directors keeping track of every committee’s expenses and grant
applications
What kind of skills should you have when applying for this committee?
-Organization!!
-You must be able to work with others and handle multiple tasks at a time
-Experience in handling budgets/expenses
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