FCS SUMMER CAMP: PASSPORT TO KOREA
Illinois State University’s Family and Consumer Sciences department led a local summer camp for 30 middle schoolers, offering courses in fashion, interior design, human development, and culinary. Myself and one other student led the fashion and interior design sessions. For the fashion project, students created bucket hats that represented their own identity, inspired by the symbolism that is used in traditional Korean headwear. The interior design project focused on applying Korean interior design principles to build a shoebox diorama. Students were given the choice to design a bedroom, a living room, or a kitchen. The focus when creating the curriculum for this camp was to make sure that we were respectful and understanding the difference between cultural appreciation and appropriation.
Read more about it HERE from Illinois State University’s News!
Interior Design
Students were put into groups and worked collaboratively to design their dioramas inspired by Korean Hanoks.
Fashion Design
Students learned about the different types of Korean headwear and the symbolism behind each piece. They were then given time to sketch their design and finally create their own bucket hat, including imagery that symbolizes their identity.
