Fashion Design and Merchandising

Content Summary Overview

Fashion, an ever-evolving industry, is a language which tells a story about the wearer.

• Fashion is one of the greatest forces affecting our economy.
• Fashion is international.
• Fashion is cyclical in nature.
• Fashion is designed for different markets and price levels.
• Understanding the principles of draping and flat pattern design leads to a better
• understanding of ready to wear and custom apparel design.
• The clothes you wear are an extension of yourself.

During the course of instruction the student will:

• Recognize components of the fashion industry.
• Define terminology used in the fashion industry.
• Identify fashion capitals of the world and prominent past and present fashion designers.
• Appraise the impact of clothing technology on individuals and families.
• Identify career and entrepreneurial opportunities in the textiles and clothing industries.
• Develop an understanding of flat pattern design.
• Demonstrate proper draping techniques.
• Establish individual goals for each marking period, selecting and using fabrics and techniques that are unfamiliar.
• Acquire advanced skills in apparel construction.
• Construct specialty garments.
• Attractively display student work in school showcases and for other public exhibition.
• Participate in FCCLA activities that provide leadership training and reinforce career and technical skills.

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