Family and Consumer Sciences Course Descriptions

APPAREL AND TEXTILE PRODUCTION I 

Credit:  1 unit

Prerequisite:  None

CA:  9th – 12th Grade 

In this course, students are introduced to the Apparel and Textile industry in the areas of design, textiles and apparel engineering.  Emphasis is placed on students applying these skills to create and produce apparel products.  Art, literacy, history, mathematics, technology, and science are reinforced.  Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.

APPAREL AND TEXTILE PRODUCTION II 

Credit: 1 unit

Prerequisite:  Apparel Development I

CA:  10th – 12th Grade 

Students in this course will gain a deeper understanding of design principles, engineering, fabrication and global needs of an ever-changing Apparel and Textile industry.  The course provides a major focus on textile design, textile science, product construction, global manufacturing, and the apparel/textile market. Emphasis is placed on application of design and engineering skills used to create, produce and prepare a product for market. Students will also gain the entrepreneurial skills necessary for successful marketing and distribution of an apparel product. Art, literacy, history, mathematics, science, technology, and social studies concepts are reinforced throughout. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. 

INTERIOR DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS

(Formerly Interior Design I)

Credit: 1 unit

Prerequisite:  None

CA:  9th – 12th Grade

This course engages students in exploring various interior design professions, while building the content knowledge and technical skills necessary to provide a foundational knowledge of the design industry.  Emphasis is placed on the interior design process; human, environmental, and behavioral factors; color theory, elements and principles of design; hand sketching/digital design techniques, space planning, selection of products and materials for residential interiors; client relationship building and design communication techniques.  English/language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, art, and technology are reinforced.

INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO 

(Formerly Interior Design II)

Credit: 1 unit

Prerequisite:  Interior Design Fundamentals

CA:  10th – 12th Grade 

Students prepare for interior design careers by understanding professionalism and career portfolios, historical architecture, design and development of furniture, lighting and accessory use, design practices in residential and commercial interiors, and communicating design ideas. Art, literacy, history, mathematics, science, technology, and social studies concepts are reinforced throughout. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. 

FOODS AND NUTRITION 

Credit:  1 unit

Prerequisite:  None

CA:  9th - 11th Grade 

Students learn to make informed choices about daily food.  The content includes nutrition as it relates to health and appearance and food pattern and customs.  Based on individual life styles including sports activities, student will identify personal nutrient needs.   Students learn how to purchase and store food, select, use, and care for kitchen appliances; and prepare and serve foods creatively.  

FOODS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY HONORS

Credit:  1 unit

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Food I and honors criteria (see beginning of Career and Technical Education section)

CA:  10th-12th Grade

This course explores the food industry from the farm to the table using skills in food science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.  Students will also learn about government regulations, emerging trends, biotechnology, technological career opportunities (from scientists to technicians), and will examine production, processing, preparation, preservation, and packaging principles along the farm to table continuum.  Students will also begin to understand how food technology affects the food that he/she eats.

ADVANCED STUDIES - FOODS 

Credit:  1 unit

Prerequisite:  2 credits in Family & Consumer Sciences courses, a Level II Course within FACS, and an A in the class as well as a proficient CTE post-assessment score and teacher recommendation.

CA:  This is a culminating course for seniors that are focused on careers in the areas of food and nutrition, food science, dietetics, early childhood education, culinary arts and hospitality, apparel design, interior design, and community and family services. 

Students demonstrate their abilities to use content and apply knowledge to authentic situations in a selected career.  In addition, they will demonstrate their abilities to write, speak, solve problems, and use life skills such as time management and organization.  Skill development and FCCLA leadership activities provide opportunity to apply instructional competencies and workplace readiness skills.  Students work under guidance of teacher-facilitator on individual projects and a specialized career focus. Only one Advanced Studies course allowed per high school career.  A second may be allowed, only with administrative approval and after the registration process is closed.

ADVANCED STUDIES - CLOTHING 

Credit:  1 unit

Prerequisite:  2 credits in Family & Consumer Sciences courses, a Level II Course within FACS, and an A in the class as well as a proficient CTE post assessment score and teacher recommendation.

CA:  This is a culminating course for seniors that are focused on careers in the areas of food and nutrition, food science, dietetics, early childhood education, culinary arts and hospitality, apparel design, interior design, and community and family services. 

Students demonstrate their abilities to use content and apply knowledge to authentic situations in a selected career.  In addition, they will demonstrate their abilities to write, speak, solve problems, and use life skills such as time management and organization.  Skill development and FCCLA leadership activities provide opportunity to apply instructional competencies and workplace readiness skills.  Students work under guidance of teacher-facilitator on individual projects and a specialized career focus. Only one Advanced Studies course allowed per high school career.  A second may be allowed, only with administrative approval and after the registration process is closed.