Fashion and Interior Design

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.

Required Materials:

• Clothing items
• Sewing machine
• Digital camera or camera phone
• Thread
• Fabric
• Clothing patterns
• Measuring tape