Textile and Fashion

TEXTILE AND FASHION CAREERS PATHWAY

Students learn what it takes to be successful in fashion by exploring careers within the industry and participate in hands-on experiences creating original products while applying design techniques and skills. Students focus on the advanced technical skills necessary for careers in the fashion industry by continuing to develop skills in illustrating, draping, pattern making, garment construction, and marketing. Students explore opportunities for work-based learning and entrepreneurship within the fashion industry.

INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING

GRADES: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): NONE

Credit: 1 ELECTIVE

Students gain an understanding of the importance of marketing in today's society. They develop skills related to interpersonal communication, self-presentation, economics, marketing, sales, employability, career discovery, and ethical decision-making. This course reinforces mathematics, science, English, and history/social science Standards of Learning (SOL). Computer/technology applications and DECA activities support this course. DECA, the co-curricular student organization, offers opportunities in leadership, community, and competitive events.

INTRODUCTION TO TEXTILE AND FASHION CAREERS

GRADES: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): NONE

Credit: 1 ELECTIVE

Introduction to Fashion Careers students learn what it takes to be successful in fashion by exploring careers within the industry. Instruction focuses on hands-on experiences. Students apply the design process from concept to final product and demonstrate basic fashion design techniques.

TEXTILE AND FASHION CAREERS I (YEAR-LONG CLASS)

GRADES: 10-12

Prerequisite(s):INTRODUCTION TO TEXTILE AND FASHION CAREERS

Credits: 2 ELECTIVES

Students in Fashion Careers I participate in hands-on experiences creating original products while applying design techniques and skills. Work-based learning within the fashion industry is encouraged to provide opportunities for students to develop employability skills.

TEXTILE AND FASHION CAREERS II (YEAR-LONG CLASS)

GRADES: 11-12

Prerequisite(s):FASHION CAREERS I

Credits: 2 ELECTIVES

Fashion Careers II students focus on the advanced technical skills necessary for careers in the fashion industry by continuing to develop skills in illustrating, draping, pattern making, garment construction, and marketing. Students explore opportunities for work-based learning and entrepreneurship within the fashion industry. Upon successful completion of the course, students may qualify to take the Fashion, Textiles, and Apparel Assessment.