Schemes:
- Neutral - black, white, tan, brown
- Accented neutral - mostly neutral with just a touch of color
- Monochromatic - tints, shades and tones of one color
- Triadic - three colors evenly spaces on the wheel
- Analogous - 2-4 colors next to each other on the wheel
- Complementary - two colors opposite on the color wheel
Texture
- Tactile - How it feels
- Visual - How it looks
- Audible - How it sounds
Pattern
- Naturalistic - realistic, appears as it would naturally.
- Conventional/stylized - can recognize the object but is not realistic in appearance.
- Geometric - based on lines and geometric shapes.
- Abstract - separate from anything recognizable in the real world.
Standard 2
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles (rules) of design.
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Proportion/Scale -the relationship between the size of parts or objects in a design.
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Balance:
- Formal/symmetrical - the two sides of the design are mirror image.
- Informal/asymmetrical - one side of the design does not reflect the other.
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Emphasis: focal point
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Rhythm:
- Gradation - gradual change in size orcolor.
- Opposition - direct contrast created by perpendicular lines, black and white or complementary colors placed next to each other.
- Radiation - lines extending from a central point.
- Repetition - line, color or pattern repeated.
- Transition - curved lines that lead from one area of a design to another.
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Harmony: a relationship in which unity and variety exist together.
Standard 3
Identify related careers.
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Fashion Designer - The art of applying design, aesthetics and natural beauty to clothing and its accessories.
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Illustrator - a person who creates images of clothes for magazines, books, advertising, social media, etc.
Performance Skills
Create a color wheel identifying primary, secondary, and tertiary/intermediate colors, the warm and cool colors, and tints and shades.
Performance Skills
Create a fashion project or professional presentation incorporating the principles and elements of design; explain in writing, (design, portfolio, power point, display, etc.).
Strand 3
Students will examine the use of textiles in fashion and associated careers.
Standard 1
Identify the basic fibers and characteristics of manufactured and natural textiles. Recognize that fiber content establishes many of the characteristics of a specific fabric.
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Identify natural fibers (e.g., cotton, linen, silk, wool) and their characteristics.
- General characteristics: come from plants and animals, moisture absorbent.
- Cotton: plant source
- Pros -absorbent, comfortable, durable, easy to launder, stronger wet than dry.
- Cons -wrinkles, shrinks mildew.
- Linen: plant source. (flax)
- Pros -absorbent, natural luster, quick drying.
- Cons -wrinkles, frays, little stretch, mildew.
- Silk: animal source. (silkworm cocoon)
- Pros -absorbent, natural luster, insulating, strong, resilient.
- Cons -degrades and yellows from age and sunlight weaker wet than dry, water marks.
- Wool: animal source (fur).
- Pros -absorbent, strong, elastic, flame resistant, wrinkle resistant.
- Cons -shrinks when laundered improperly, bleaches with sunlight, damaged by moths.
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Identify manufactured fibers (e.g., nylon, polyester, bamboo, rayon, spandex, and their characteristics).
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General characteristics: made from chemical processes (some made from natural elements mixed with chemicals while others are made completely from non-natural substances)
- Nylon: Chemical source.
- Pros -strong, water repellent, colorfast, abrasion resistant.
- Cons -frays easily, heat sensitive, non-recyclable.
- Polyester: Chemical source.
- Pros-good shape retention, easy to launder, wrinkle resistant, colorfast, blends well with other fibers.
- Cons -retains oily stains, pills, builds static.
- Rayon: Cellulose source.
- Pros-soft and comfortable, drapes well, blends well with other fibers, dyes well.
- Cons-shrinks, poor shape retention, wrinkles. Dry clean only.
- Spandex: Chemical source.
- Pros -very elastic, adds stretch when blended with other fibers, resistant to oils and outdoor elements. (sun, sea and sand)
- Cons -shrinks, damaged by heat, can be difficult to sew.
- Bamboo: Cellulose source.
- Pros -soft, strong, water absorbent, renewable.
- Cons -wrinkles, takes longer to dry and yellow with time.
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Identify advantages of blended fibers used in fabrics (i.e. they combine thebest characteristics of two or more fibers).
Standard 2
Examine the construction of fabric.
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Identify the characteristics of woven, knit (looping yarns), and non-woven fabrics.
- Woven: warp and weft yarns are interlaced at a 90-degree angle, no to limited elasticity.
- Knit: made by looping yarns together, medium to high elasticity.
- Non-woven: fibers are pressed together with heat, moisture, pressure.
i.e. batting, felt, or some interfacing.
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Classify dye processes.
- Fiber - Dyed before spun into yarn.
- Yarn - Dyed before constructed into fabric.
- Fabric/Piece - Dyed after fabric construction.
- Garment - Dyed after sewing construction.
- Printing - Apply color to the surface.
Standard 3
Identify textile production related careers.
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Textile Designer - create design for woven, knitted or printed fabrics.
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Textile Chemist - research and development of fibers, yarns and dyeing through sustainable processes.
Performance Skills
Create a fabric reference guide consisting of natural/manufactured fibers and woven/knit fabrics.
Strand 4
Students will identify consumer strategies in the fashion industry and associated careers.
Standard 1
Identify consumer influences.
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Cultural and social - ethnicity, religion, values, conformity, peer pressure, and individuality.
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Economic conditions - affordability, availability, lifestyle, and political climate.
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Media and advertising - commercials, movies, TV, magazines, social media, and celebrities.
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Technology - new developments, research, and environmental impact.
Standard 2
Identify various types of retail options.
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Chain Store - a group of stores owned, managed, and controlled by a central office. Examples: Gap, Forever 21, American Eagle.
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Department Store - retail stores that offer large varieties of many types of merchandise place in appropriate departments. Examples: Macy's, Dillard's, JCPenney.
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Specialty Store - stores that sell a specific type or limited line of goods. Examples: Victoria's Secret, Claire's, Foot Locker.
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Discount Store - stores that sell mass market merchandise in large, simple buildings with low overhead. Examples: Target, Kohl's, Wal-Mart.
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Manufacturer-owned Store - stores that carry merchandise made specifically for that label or brand. Examples: Nike, Ralph Lauren, Lululemon.
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Outlet Store - Manufacturer-owned discount stores which sell seconds and over-runs.
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E-commerce - online purchasing alternative options for brick and mortar.
Standard 3
Identify consumer skills.
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Judging quality (basic construction, seams, matching plaid, attachment of fasteners)
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Cost per wear (price of garment/number of times worn).
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Smart shopping (sales, comparison shop, coupons, membership clubs, calculating discounts).
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Labels (required by law: fiber content, garment care, international care symbols, manufacturer number, country oforigin).
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Hang tags (optional: brand name, advertising, logo, etc.)
Standard 4
Identify related careers.
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Buyer - purchase lines of clothing, shoes and fashion accessories to be sold at retail stores.
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Retail sales - assist the customer in a brick and mortar store to facilitate their purchase.
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Manufacturing sales representative - sell wholesale or manufactured goods to buyers.
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Marketing - oversee branding and advertising of a company's products.
Performance Skills
Students will demonstrate consumer math by calculating cost per wear and percentage discounts off retail price. Student will judge value of a clothing item by comparing quality to cost.
Strand 5
Students will evaluate personal fashion characteristics and associated careers.
Standard 1
Aspects of personal appearance.
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Personal styles -
- Yin - curved lines, rounded shapes, smaller scale, bows and ruffles
- Yang - straight lines, angular shapes, larger scale, buttons and pleats
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Body types/silhouette:
- Hourglass - Wide top, narrow middle, wide bottom.
- Rectangular - similar top, middle, wide bottom.
- Triangle - Wide to, narrow bottom.
- Inverted triangle - Narrow top, wide bottom.
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Personal coloring (warm and cool)
Standard 2
Identify and analyze wardrobe needs for a personal lifestyle.
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Basic pieces - Classic, well-constructed, cost per wear, neutral + a favorite color. (i.e. Long sleeve T-shirt, Short sleeve T-shirt, Tank top, Collared shirt, Light weight cardigan, Little black dress, Jeans, and Dress pants)
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Trendy - items that are currently in style based on design details and elements of design.
Standard 3
Identify related careers.
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Fashion Stylist - Selects clothes and accessories for magazine spreads and celebrities.
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Fashion Consultant - Advises individuals on their personal fashion choices, includes personal shopping, closet audits, beauty and style consultations.
Performance Skills
Create a visual representation of a personal wardrobe using eight basic and six trendy pieces. Accessorize based on personal taste. Write a description that explains how this collection expresses your personal fashion characteristics.
Workplace Skills
Students will develop professional and interpersonal skills needed for success in the fashion industry.
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Determine the difference between hard skills and soft skills.
- Hard Skills: Hard skills are specific, teachable abilities that can be defined and measured
- Soft Skills: Personal attributes that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with other people.
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Identify soft skills needed in the workplace
- Professionalism
- Respect Legal requirements/expectations
- Good communication skills
- Resourcefulness & creativity
- Work Ethic
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