Segment 1
Unit 1: Introduction to Fashion and Interior Design
- Describe careers in the fashion and design industry.
- Classify careers from entry to professional level.
- Explore entrepreneurship opportunities in the design industry.
- Research and present information on design careers, including the responsibilities, employment opportunities, and education/training requirements.
- Identify the basic components of Internet marketing.
Unit 2: Building Basic Skills for the Design Industry
- Define and illustrate the elements of design
- Create a color wheel
- Recognize basic color schemes
- Research the psychology of color
- Define and illustrate the principles of design
- Describe why communication is the basis of all relationships
- Distinguish between non-assertive, assertive, and aggressive communication
- Demonstrate communication skills that promote positive relationships in the work place
- Practice active-listening skills
- Utilize conflict-resolutions skills
- Exhibit work expectations of an employer in the design industry
Unit 3: Tools of the Trade
- Identify and select the appropriate tools and equipment.
- Demonstrate the proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
- Practice care and maintenance of equipment.
- Identify a variety of fabrics through tactile activities.
- Compare and contrast natural and synthetic fabrics.
- Recognize types of fabric construction.
- Identify fabrics appropriate for various purposes.
- Identify roles and responsibilities of members and professional service organizations, including career and technical student organizations.
Unit 4: Sewing and Technology
- Identify and explain the purpose of sewing machine parts.
- Demonstrate math skills as they relate to sewing.
- Demonstrate the threading of the sewing machine.
- Demonstrate straight stitching.
- Identify and demonstrate various stitches.
- Interpret written instructions and construct a basic sewing project.
- Identify technology utilized in the design field.
- Analyze technology trends impacting the design industry.
- Utilize technology to construct a sewing project.
Unit 5: Clothing
- Explain the impact of trends and social climate on fashion styles.
- Identify appropriate clothing styles for various events.
- Identify factors that impact clothing costs.
- Demonstrate the procedure for recording accurate body measurements.
- Analyze proper fit.
Segment 2
Unit 6: Fashion Design Product
- Select materials and supplies for fashion projects.
- Calculate the costs of a given fashion project.
- Interpret written directions for constructing a fashion project.
- Apply math skills and construct a fashion project.
- Identify steps of the decisions-making process.
- Describe the difference between a need and a want.
- Explain how values and goals affect decisions.
- Identify and utilize the planning process.
- Develop a personal-growth project.
Unit 7: Interior and Environmental Design
- Explain the impact of political and social climates on decorating styles.
- Define green design.
- Research eco-friendly design products.
- Examine the positive and negative impact that a design product has on the environment.
- Redesign an item into another useful product.
Unit 8: Considering Interior Design
- Identify the characteristics of furnishing styles.
- Identify factors that impact furnishing choices.
- Apply the principles and elements of the design in selecting an interior design project.
- Interpret written directions for assembling/constructing an interior project.
- Apply math skills and construct interior design project.
Unit 9: Interior Design Project
- Apply the principles and elements of design in selecting an interior design project.
- Work cooperatively as a group member to achieve organizational goals.
- Demonstrate leadership roles and organizational responsibilities.
- Exhibit work expectations of an employer in the design industry.
- Apply math, reading, science, and critical thinking skills as they relate to the design industry.
- Identify steps of the decision-making process.
- Distinguish between a need and a want.
- Explain how values and goals affect decisions.
Unit 10: Presenting as a Professional
- Identify and utilize the planning process.
- Develop a personal growth project.
- Identify personal talents and abilities that can contribute to self-esteem and success in the workplace.
- Practice employability skills.
- Practice a positive work ethic and identify negative work ethics.
- Exhibit work expectations of an employer in the design industry.
- Demonstrate communication skills that promote positive relationships in the workplace.
- Research and present information on a design career to include roles and responsibilities, employment
- opportunities, and requirements for education and training.
