Don Giovanni Opera Project

In this project, the topic of experiential learning in the design classroom is explored though a project scenario whereby undergraduate fashion design students from visual arts and design collaborate with opera singer trainees and student musicians to co-create a production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni for use in live stage performance. Through evaluation of the example in this research, I hope to illustrate how experiential learning and cultural critique in undergraduate programs may help in preparing design students for future innovative opportunities within professional practice in an evolving creative economy, as well as a springboard for entry level fashion designers to challenge traditional forms of garment design development through careful consideration of the overlaps between art, design, professional practice, collaboration, and the application of new technologies in the form of digital fabrication.

Link to ITAA 1st Place award Nancy Rutherford Innovation in Teaching
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Sample fitting at Opera dress rehearsal with UNT music students: Character of Donna Elvira
Link to ITAA Conference Proceedings
Costume fitting of jacket with music student for opera character Donna Elvira

Sample Fitting during Rehearsal- UNT Music student second soprano for Donna Elvira

Link to full Paper at Research Gate
Two fashion design students standing with their two music student counterparts, displaying their fit fit samples for the lead character of first soprano Donna Anna

Fashion Design Students with their Opera Music counterparts- lead soprano performing as Donna Anna

Link to UNT Opera production of Don Giovanni
Link to CVAD promotion article on Don Giovanni collaboration
Link to press release on NOA (National Opera Association) award for Don Giovanni production
Link to Press Release in DMagazine
Link to Press Release in Denton Chronicle

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