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Apparel Design & Production I / Sports & Outdoor Product Design I
Apparel Design & Production II / Sports & Outdoor Product Design II
Textile Design Entrepreneurship
Fashion Design Studio
Fashion Design Merchandising
Advanced Fashion Design Merchandising
Textile 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
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STRAND 1
Analyze careers and explore the design industry.
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Standard 2: Identify knowledge and skills for selected in the interior and fashion design industries. www.bls.gov
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STRAND 2
Students will identify technology used in Fashion Design\Interior Design Fabrication.
Performance Documentation #1: Explore an electronic design software App related to the textile design industry.
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
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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 4
Students will explore entrepreneurial options in the fashion and interior design industry.
Entrepreneur Opportunities
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 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
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 6
Students will compare and contrast mass and small business clothing production.
STRAND 7
Students will design products using interior décor fabrication.
Free Motion Quilting
Knife Edge Pillow
Machine Quilting
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.
ADDITIONAL GENERAL INFORMATION