Fashion, Design and Manufacturing Course Outline:

Psychology Of Clothing

Why we wear what we wear Cultural norms Professional responsibilities Traditional dress Environmental factors Unisex fashions Changing roles in society

Design Principles

Research color schemes, trends Color terminology Color components and effects Body contours Use of line to enhance styles Determination of individual body style

Construction Preparation

Patterns and Manufacturing Techniques

Patterns, Fabrics, Construction Natural and Synthetic Fibers Types of fibers and fabrics and uses Different weaves for fabric and manufacture Equipment, usage and safety Terminology Preparation of materials Appropriate construction skills Fitting techniques Measurements

Industry Technology

Primitive to modern Homegrown to present day manufacture Changes in types of fibers, usage, care Manufacturing procedures Availability of labor and materials

Clothing Care and Maintenance

Basic laundry procedures Stain removal Saving energy and resources Hang tag information Consumer rights

Projects Design program Machine intro and practice Sample pieces Fashion Timeline Simple totes Pattern usage? Individual Projects? Sewing for service (many opportunities) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Textiles Mending, Alterations

Class Expectations All School Rules apply, appropriate behavior at all times Follow all safety rules Classwork completed on time Cooperation, Collaboration, and Teamwork required NO PHONES DURING CLASS ( CONFISCATED FOR CLASS PERIOD, RETURNED AT BELL) *Students may need to supply own materials for some individual projects

Grading Policy Grading based on Timeliness, Completion and Accuracy Lab Participation/Work Ethic Classwork and Worksheets Group and Individual Projects