Fashion & Interior Design Family & Consumer Science Dept. Mrs. Wagner

Class Description This course is designed for students who want to develop their skills in clothing construction and/or are interested in a career in the fashion or interior world. The class focuses on using the principles and elements of design to design, plan and create clothing and interiors. The course will cover a lot of content.

Projects Students will create at least 2 sewing projects in the first semester in the fashion portion of the class And will complete at least 2 sewing projects for the second semester for the home It is very important that each student understands they are responsible for their patterns, fabric and notions for all sewing projects and they must have it in on time. It can begin to become pricey!

Textbooks & Materials We will use two books for the class – both of which are class copies and will remain in the room unless needed individually and they can be check out from Mrs. Wagner Supplies needed include, binder with tab dividers, paper, writing utensils, colored pencils, index card and a binder/project covers for projects.

Grading Students will be evaluated on the following. Only a points scale will be used Assigned and graded classwork Class Projects Portfolio Pieces Unit Tests Textiles/Sewing Labs Homework Binders Fashion Scrapbook/Clothing Features Project Fashion Articles Career Portfolio Design Projects

Participation & Attendance It is very important to be ready to begin each day – have binder, paper, pencil etc. ready. If sewing – you do receive daily grades for sewing – it is important that you work on your project everyday. Attendance is important to stay current and up to date with work. Students who finish projects early or are awaiting supplies will work on a class project – Project Linus or Diapers for Haiti

Highlights in Fashion History of Fashion Trends in Fashion Designers Elements & Principles of Design Color Wheel Fabrics & Fibers Hand sewing Sewing Machine Patterns Seam Finishes Darts, Zippers, etc. Sewing Projects

For Fashion 1 st Project – Heart Pin Cushion 2 nd Project – Pajama Bottoms 3 rd Project – Dress, Skirt or Pants with zipper and darts For Interiors 1 st Project – Chicken Scratch Pillow 2 nd Project – Quilt 3 rd – Other???

Highlights in Interiors Housing Decisions Owning, Renting, Leasing Housing Housing Styles Floor Plans Elements & Principles of Design Floor/Wall Coverings Window Treatments Furniture Textiles Lighting Accessories Appliances Designing

CLASS RULES 1. Always Be Prepared –Be in seat when tardy bell rings –Have binder, pen/pencil & supplies out! 2. Do Not Talk While Others are Talking - Remain quite while the teacher is talking or when other students are working!

3. Show Respect - Clean up supplies and work areas - Put everything back where it belongs - Ask before you take things - Do not touch anything that doesn’t belong to you - Do unto others as you would have done unto you!!! We do not talk about other people – and we do not use Negative words!!!!

Class Procedures Arriving in class Ø Leave backpacks on top of cubby tray cabinet. Ø Get your binders from the cubby tray. Ø Be in your seat with your materials when the tardy bell rings. Ø If you need to borrow paper or pencil this should be done at this time.

Leaving the room during class Ø If it is necessary for you to leave class, please ask at a time and manner that will not disrupt the class. You will use the bathroom in the department

End of class Ø You will put your binder and items back in your cubby tray when you exit the class. You may and are encouraged to take home your binder when you have a test or an assignment. Ø No one should leave their seat until I dismiss the class. Ø I dismiss the class, not the bell. No lining up at the door.

Visitors/Out of classroom Ø If a visitor is in the classroom you will remain in your seat and remain quiet. We show respect to visitors. Ø If I leave the classroom, you will do the same as above.

Assignments Ø All assignments should be done in blue or black ink or pencil. Ø Assignments are due the day they are assigned unless otherwise noted. Ø When you complete your assignment, put it in the correct location.

Make Up Work Ø The day you return to class you are RESPONSIBLE for putting your admit slip in the basket and retrieve it before you leave. Ø You are RESPONSIBLE for locating and completing your missed work. Ø If your absence is excused, you have the amount of time absent to make up the work. If it takes longer, points will be deducted. Ø Tests will be made up before or after school.

 No food is allowed in the classroom. NO FOOD or DRINK is allowed in the sewing room at any time. You may have drinks in the classroom – be responsible for your drinks. Ø Cell Phones, CD/MP3 Players and I-Pods are to be turned off, out of view and not used during class time. Class time is from the beginning of the class to the end. If you are caught it will be turned in to the office and you will have to put it on my desk during class time. Ø All rules in the handbook apply in this class Ø Do not touch anything that doesn’t belong to you * Academic Integrity – Cheating is not allowed – this includes copying class work from another student.

Student Information Sheet Fill out & turn in

Cubby Trays 1.I will give you a printed label with your name on it. 2.Put the label on the front of the cubby tray. 3.This is where you will keep your binder, index cards, projects, etc. You are welcome to take anything home when you have an assignment or a test – but otherwise it should be left in the room.