Assignment: T-Shirt Question
1. Describe the history of the item, for example, if you choose to write about gloves, give a synopsis of its usage throughout history with an emphasis on end use, fabrics, fit and construction over time. (2-3 pages)
2. Discuss how the quality of this particular item has changed over the course of its history. Be as specific as possible.
For example, gloves used to be constructed with pattern pieces called fourchettes and quirks, now very few are made with fourchettes and even fewer with quirks. Elaborate on any changes in construction, stitches and seams used, erosion of fabric or material quality, shaping, etc. (1-2 pages)
We know that the primary reason for loss of quality in apparel is primarily due to price considerations. If you were the CEO of a corporation in charge of developing the item you chose, based on your research, what might you change in the production of this item to improve quality and why? Discuss not only what you would change, but also how you might go about justifying the increased cost of this change. For example, if you worked for a glove manufacturer and decided to add quirks back into your glove patterns, what are the reasons for this change and how would you go about implementing them? As an example, you might make this change as you are getting high returns on your current gloves due to poor fit, so implementing quirks will improve fit and reduce returns, thereby balancing out the additional pattern and material expenditure. (1-2 pages; creativity points will weigh heavily here).
3. In academic writing, do not use "I" statements!!! Instead of saying "I recommend..." instead say " My recommendation as CEO would be to" I will count off one point for every "I" in your papers.
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.