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Family & Consumer Sciences Education LogoTextile Design Entrepreneurship
This course is designed to focus on entrepreneurial opportunities and careers in design fields. Experiences may include pattern design, surface design, clothing construction and manufacturing, fitting and alteration, and interior fabrication. The study and application of textile sciences and technology in this course provides students with laboratory-based experiences that will strengthen their comprehension of concepts and standards outlined in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education. Skills Test #358 (Standards 1-4 Tested) (Students can repeat the course for credit as they work towards certification) Student leadership and competitive events (FCCLA) may be an integral part of the course.

Fashion Design Pathway (Apparel/Textiles/ Entrepreneurship) This pathway provides students the option to explore entrepreneurship, career opportunities and demonstrate advanced skills in apparel construction, textiles and technology. Standards 1-6

Interior Design Pathway (Interiors Fabrication/ Textiles/ Entrepreneurship) This pathway provides students the option to explore entrepreneurship, career opportunities and demonstrate advanced skills in interiors fabrication, textiles and technology. Standards 1-4, 7

GENERAL INFORMATION

COURSE STATE STANDARDS
Textile Design Entrepreneurship Strands
Textile Design Entrepreneurship Addendum
SCOPE AND SEQUENCE/COURSE DISCLOSURE
TDE Scope and Sequence
PERFORMANCE DOCUMENTATION
Textile Design Entrepreneurship

STRAND 1
Analyze careers and explore the design industry.

STRAND 1 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Standard 1: Research employment and entrepreneurial opportunities and preparation for interior and/or fashion design careers. www.bls.gov and Utah Futures
Design Industry Careers Project Rubric
Fashion Careers
Fashion Careers Graphic Organizer

Standard 2: Identify knowledge and skills for selected in the interior and fashion design industries. www.bls.gov

STRAND 1 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STRAND 1 WEB RESOURCES
Easel.ly infographic Design Resources
Outdoor Product heated jacket KSL Article
Ravean Life-Heated Down Hooded Jacket Features
USU Outdoor Design Products Production Degree

STRAND 2
Students will identify technology used in Fashion Design\Interior Design Fabrication.

STRAND 2 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Standard 1: Become acquainted with basic design software.

Performance Documentation #1: Explore an electronic design software App related to the textile design industry.

STRAND 2 TESTS OR QUIZZES
Technology Review
STRAND 2 WEB RESOURCES

STRAND 3
Identify and choose appropriate fabrics as it relates to an end product. (To be integrated throughout the course in various projects.)
Standard 3 PPT

STRAND 3 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Standard 1: Review and identify characteristics of natural fibers (e.g. cotton, wool, silk, linen, bamboo).
Textile Characteristics Chart Graph

Standard 2: Review and identify characteristics of synthetic and/or manmade fibers. (polyester, nylon, rayon, acetate, Olefin, fiberglass)

Standard 3: Review and identify various types of fabric finishes. (Stain resistant, fire resistant, wrinkle resistant, waterproof)

Standard 4: Explore and identify emerging fabric technologies. (Antimicrobial, wicking)
Wearable Electronics

Standard 5: Examine the progression of ethical practices in the textile and apparel industry.
Sustainability and Ethics Assignment
How Can We Safegard the People

STRAND 3 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STRAND 3 WEB RESOURCES
The True Cost Video resource information

STRAND 4
Students will explore entrepreneurial options in the fashion and interior design industry.
Entrepreneur Opportunities

STRAND 4 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Standard 1: Students will explore the steps of establishing a business plan. (www.sba.gov, FCCLA Entrepreneurship STAR event- www.fcclainc.org)

Standard 2: Discuss how to keep records for a small business.

Standard 3: Identify marketing/advertising entrepreneurial opportunities. (e.g. brick and mortar, arts festivals, online store, social media, specialty shop, farmer’s market, etc.)

Performance Documentation #2: Create a Textile Design Entrepreneurship portfolio containing a written small business plan. *Consult the FCCLA Entrepreneurship STAR Event as the project model for the entrepreneurship portfolio.

STRAND 4 TESTS OR QUIZZES
Business Plan Review
STRAND 4 WEB RESOURCES

STRAND 5
Special design projects to include any of the following: flat pattern drafting, pattern alterations, clothing alterations, repurposing, and advanced clothing design and construction.
Pattern Alterations

STRAND 5 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Standard 1: Complete commercial pattern alterations or flat pattern design.

Standard 2: Complete a variety of clothing alterations.

Standard 3: Complete creative ways to recycle or repurpose clothing and/or fabric.

Standard 4: Complete an advanced clothing design project using correct construction techniques.

STRAND 5 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STRAND 5 WEB RESOURCES

STRAND 6
Students will compare and contrast mass and small business clothing production.

STRAND 6 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Standard 1: Discuss construction and mass production of clothing.
STRAND 6 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STRAND 6 WEB RESOURCES

STRAND 7
Students will design products using interior décor fabrication.
Free Motion Quilting
Knife Edge Pillow
Machine Quilting

STRAND 7 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Standard 1: Explore and select specialized textiles for interior décor usage.

Standard 2: Design and fabricate bedding and pillows. (e.g. quilts, comforters, pillow shams, bed skirts, throw pillows, etc.)
Flying Geese Pattern

Standard 3: Design and fabricate various window treatments. (e.g. valances, draperies, curtains, fabric-covered shades, fabric-covered cornices, etc.)

Standard 4: Design and fabricate upholstery/slipcovers.

STRAND 7 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STRAND 7 WEB RESOURCES

ADDITIONAL GENERAL INFORMATION

ENTIRE COURSE PROJECTS
ENTIRE COURSE TESTS OR QUIZZES
Test Review TDE
Vocabulary Test Review with Answer Key
ENTIRE COURSE WEB/COURSE RESOURCES
Textile Design Best Practices
Textile Design Entrepreneurship PPT Best Practices
Why Teach Sewing