1. FASHION COURSE SYLLABUS 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR

2. FASHION Fashion is a one semester, one-credit courseFashion is a one semester, one-credit course For students who are interested in fashion, accessories, textiles and fashion design. This study introduces students to the selection and care of clothing and accessories for individuals and families. Course content provides opportunities for students to explore factors that influence clothing choice, current fashion trends, proper care and maintenance of clothing, laws and legislation regarding the fashion industry, clothing repair andFor students who are interested in fashion, accessories, textiles and fashion design. This study introduces students to the selection and care of clothing and accessories for individuals and families. Course content provides opportunities for students to explore factors that influence clothing choice, current fashion trends, proper care and maintenance of clothing, laws and legislation regarding the fashion industry, clothing repair and

3. FASHION Construction, wardrobe planning, technology in the apparel and fashion industry, and career options.Construction, wardrobe planning, technology in the apparel and fashion industry, and career options. Fashion design is a chance for students to learn about past and present apparel and accessory design technology. Course content provides opportunities for students to explore historic costumes, research current fashion trends and styles, utilize technology in fashion design, and explore career options.Fashion design is a chance for students to learn about past and present apparel and accessory design technology. Course content provides opportunities for students to explore historic costumes, research current fashion trends and styles, utilize technology in fashion design, and explore career options.

4. FASHION The students will need to bring with them the fabric and matching thread for each sewing project and the materials necessary for the craft project. I will supply all notions, patterns, machine supplies, etc.The students will need to bring with them the fabric and matching thread for each sewing project and the materials necessary for the craft project. I will supply all notions, patterns, machine supplies, etc.

5. FASHION SCHEDULE:SCHEDULE: Week 1: Getting to Know You, Rules, SafetyWeek 1: Getting to Know You, Rules, Safety Week 2: Lab usage, Lab safety, machines, equip.Week 2: Lab usage, Lab safety, machines, equip. Week 3: Patterns: Layout, Marking, CuttingWeek 3: Patterns: Layout, Marking, Cutting Week 4: Construction, Project 1Week 4: Construction, Project 1

6. FASHION Week 5: Construction, Project 1Week 5: Construction, Project 1 Week 6: Construction, Project 1Week 6: Construction, Project 1 Week 7:Clothing Influences, WardrobeWeek 7:Clothing Influences, Wardrobe Building, clothing quality evaluationBuilding, clothing quality evaluation Week 8: Construction, Project 2Week 8: Construction, Project 2 Week 9: Construction Project 2Week 9: Construction Project 2

7. FASHION Week 10: Fashion History, The Fashion Industry, FashionWeek 10: Fashion History, The Fashion Industry, Fashion Designers, Computer lab projectDesigners, Computer lab project Week 11: Construction, Project 3Week 11: Construction, Project 3 Week 12: Construction, Project 3Week 12: Construction, Project 3 Week 13: Construction, Project 3Week 13: Construction, Project 3 Week 14: The textile industry, Fibers, Finishes,Week 14: The textile industry, Fibers, Finishes, Textile weave constructionTextile weave construction Week 15: Construction, Project 4Week 15: Construction, Project 4 Week 16: Construction, Project 4Week 16: Construction, Project 4

8. FASHION Week 17: Construction, Project 4Week 17: Construction, Project 4 Week 18: Construction, Project 4Week 18: Construction, Project 4 Week 19: Careers, entrepreneurship, wardrobe for careers Week 19: Careers, entrepreneurship, wardrobe for careers Week 20: Oil, clean machines; prepare labs for storage, clean up loose ends, clean out cubbies Week 20: Oil, clean machines; prepare labs for storage, clean up loose ends, clean out cubbies Please be aware that this schedule can and does get altered by variations in the schedule of the school.Please be aware that this schedule can and does get altered by variations in the schedule of the school.

9. FASHION FCCLA: Family, Career and Consumer Leaders of America is an important part of the FCS program. This club enables students to learn and practice leadership skills and provides opportunities for volunteer activities.FCCLA: Family, Career and Consumer Leaders of America is an important part of the FCS program. This club enables students to learn and practice leadership skills and provides opportunities for volunteer activities.

10. FASHION HANDS ON: We will do many labs which involve machinery. Please come prepared to cover your hair or pull it back for these labs.HANDS ON: We will do many labs which involve machinery. Please come prepared to cover your hair or pull it back for these labs.

11. FASHION GRADING: Tests and some labs count 50%; daily activities, general labs count 50%. Rubrics will be used for special projects and advise about special grading procedures/expectations. You will be advised in advance if a lab will be graded as a test.GRADING: Tests and some labs count 50%; daily activities, general labs count 50%. Rubrics will be used for special projects and advise about special grading procedures/expectations. You will be advised in advance if a lab will be graded as a test.

12. FASHION YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY WORK MISSED DURING EXCUSED ABSENCES. Any work not made up in a reasonable time (10 days) will be graded as a zero in the computer. Labs cannot be made up.YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY WORK MISSED DURING EXCUSED ABSENCES. Any work not made up in a reasonable time (10 days) will be graded as a zero in the computer. Labs cannot be made up. (1x=parent note; 2x=doctors note; 3x=death in family; 4x=weather issues; 5x=legal (other than speeding tickets); 6x=principals authorization; 7x=quarantine; 8x=unexcused; 9x=field trip – not absent!!)(1x=parent note; 2x=doctors note; 3x=death in family; 4x=weather issues; 5x=legal (other than speeding tickets); 6x=principals authorization; 7x=quarantine; 8x=unexcused; 9x=field trip – not absent!!)

13. FASHION This is not your personal study hall, visiting, socializing or errand running time. Please come prepared and expect to be in this classroom every day for the entire class period. YOU MAY NOT DISRUPT ANOTHER CLASS TO SPEAK TO THE TEACHER AND/OR ANOTHER STUDENT.This is not your personal study hall, visiting, socializing or errand running time. Please come prepared and expect to be in this classroom every day for the entire class period. YOU MAY NOT DISRUPT ANOTHER CLASS TO SPEAK TO THE TEACHER AND/OR ANOTHER STUDENT.

14. FASHION PREREQUISITE: None RequiredPREREQUISITE: None Required

15. FASHION TEXTBOOK: CLOTHING (RED BOOK) – NOT TO BE TAKEN FROM THE CLASSROOM WITHOUT EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION FROM ME.TEXTBOOK: CLOTHING (RED BOOK) – NOT TO BE TAKEN FROM THE CLASSROOM WITHOUT EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION FROM ME.

16. FASHION CLASSROOM RULES: Maintain a positive attitude – negative attitudes are very contagious Maintain a positive attitude – negative attitudes are very contagious Respect other people and equipment in the classroom at all times Come to class prepared to work. Participate in all activities/labs/assignments/projects

17. FASHION Classroom rules (continued) Purses, books, backpacks need to be placed on the floor or in the basket under your chair – not on the table One person at a time to the bathroom – within reason Use my art supplies and materials ONLY for my classwork and projects. I cannot afford to supply the whole school!!

18. FASHION Classroom rules (continued) The equipment in the room, including microwave ovens, refrigerators, sewing machines, clothes washer/dryer are for use by my classes only. They are not built for 400 people a day to use them. Your failure to plan is not my crisis!! Homework is meant to be done at HOME!!

19. FASHION Classroom rules (continued) Observe ALL safety procedures ALL the time. I will not tolerate horseplay, dangerous knife handling, or other disruptions at all. All school/district rules are in full effect in here – this includes cell phones and dress code!! Clean up after yourself and your group before you leave the room – I will come find you!

20. FASHION Classroom rules (continued) Stay quiet and pay attention while I am presenting material or introducing the lab.

21. FASHION SPECIAL RULES FOR SEWING CLASS:SPECIAL RULES FOR SEWING CLASS: 1. NO food or drink in the sewing lab at any time1. NO food or drink in the sewing lab at any time 2. you MUST be sewing – you learn to sew by sewing.2. you MUST be sewing – you learn to sew by sewing. I will give you 5 days per semester that you may use for studying and/or homework. There will be a chart posted in the sewing lab for you to keep up with your daily activities. Any more than 5 study days will be graded as 0.I will give you 5 days per semester that you may use for studying and/or homework. There will be a chart posted in the sewing lab for you to keep up with your daily activities. Any more than 5 study days will be graded as 0. I will give you 2 days to prepare for your next project when you finish a project. These should, however, be used for working on your binder project.I will give you 2 days to prepare for your next project when you finish a project. These should, however, be used for working on your binder project.

22. FASHION If you cannot acquire materials because of financial difficulties – please see me privately.If you cannot acquire materials because of financial difficulties – please see me privately. Anymore than 2 days between projects will mean you are assigned an alternative assignment to do – to be turned in and graded.Anymore than 2 days between projects will mean you are assigned an alternative assignment to do – to be turned in and graded. You may also work on your binder projects on days when the sewing machines are all full and/or not cooperating.You may also work on your binder projects on days when the sewing machines are all full and/or not cooperating.

23. FASHION I AM ONLY ONE PERSON. There are 28 of you – if you need my assistance, please wait patiently for me. If there get to be several people waiting, I will start a list on the board so that I dont forget you are waiting!!I AM ONLY ONE PERSON. There are 28 of you – if you need my assistance, please wait patiently for me. If there get to be several people waiting, I will start a list on the board so that I dont forget you are waiting!! Motto of good seamstresses/tailors – Measure/read twice; cut onceMotto of good seamstresses/tailors – Measure/read twice; cut once Do not be afraid – I can fix anything you can do to something except when you cut holes in it!!Do not be afraid – I can fix anything you can do to something except when you cut holes in it!!