Fashion Design
INTRODUCTION TO FASHION DESIGN
Grades 9 - 12
AR68 – 1/2 Elective Credit - 1/2 Year
This one-semester course gives students the opportunity to use their love of clothes and their eye for style, to learn more about apparel design. The basics of fashion sketching, principles of design, and clothing construction will be covered. A portfolio of fashion sketches will be created by the student using both the iPad and a sketchbook which will be used to create and complete class projects. Interest and creativity are essential for this class, however, students do not need prior knowledge or experience in sketching or clothing construction
to succeed.
This class may not be repeated. Interested students should proceed to Advanced Fashion Design.
FASHION DESIGN
Grades 9 - 12
AR72 - 1 Elective Credit - Full Year
This full year course is a comprehensive study of apparel design. Students will use their eye for design and love of clothes to acquire the basic skills of clothing construction, principles of design, and the history of fashion and textiles.
Fashion illustrations will be created by the student using the iPad and a sketchbook and used to create finished garments. Class projects incorporate selection and preparation of fabric, machine work, and fine hand finishes.
Students do not need prior knowledge or experience in sketching or clothing construction to succeed in this class. Students will also participate in Nauset’s ANNUAL FASHION SHOW.
This class may not be repeated.
Interested students should proceed to Advanced Fashion Design.
ADVANCED FASHION DESIGN
Grades 10 - 12
AR83 - 1 Elective Credit - Full Year
Prerequisites: C or higher in Introduction to Fashion Design or Fashion Design.
This challenging course will provide the student with advanced knowledge and skills used in the Fashion Design field. Emphasis will be placed on individual design development. Concepts to be studied: draping and pattern development, advanced fashion illustration, custom fitting, couture details, fabric analysis and identification. Students in this class will be responsible for the production of Nauset’s Annual Fashion Show. Experiential learning will take place through in-school and local fashion shows as well as occasional guest speakers.
HONORS FASHION DESIGN
Grades 11 - 12
AR75 - 1 Elective Credit - Full year
Prerequisite: Advanced Fashion Design (AR75)
The Honors Fashion Design course is a follow on course for students looking for a higher level challenge in the area of Fashion Design. It is a project based course exploring specialized techniques, and developing design ideas. A required Collection Book will serve as an expression of your ability to illustrate and a means to communicate your ideas and inspirations as you work towards the completion of a line of clothing. Participation in Fashion Shows is required.
This is a course for the serious Fashion Design student who has successfully completed Advanced Fashion Design and has been approved by the instructor.
