Fashion (FCS211)

A variety of sewing projects will be completed. Fabric, price, quality, and construction techniques will all be discussed in relation to individual consumer needs. Along with discussion of updates in the textile and fashion industry, areas to be covered will include: personal color analysis, designs which compliment the figure, and current trends and issues in fashion. Students will also explore the fashion industry and its methods of production and merchandising, as well as careers in fashion, design and merchandising.

Prioritized Standards:

Standard 10: Textiles and Apparel

Demonstrate knowledge and basic skills needed to make informed consumer decisions regarding textiles and apparel.

Topic 10.1: Evaluate fiber and textile materials.

• FCS-10.1.1 Identify and compare manufactured and natural fibers.

Topic 10.2: Demonstrate skills needed to produce, alter, or repair textiles products and apparel.

• FCS-10.2.1 Identify equipment, tools, and supplies and their purpose in apparel and textile construction.
• FCS-10.2.2 Utilize appropriate equipment for apparel and textile construction.
• FCS-10.2.3 Explain construction terminology.
• FCS-10.2.4 Demonstrate basic skills for producing and altering textiles products and apparel (e.g. measuring, pressing, machine operation, etc.)

Topic 10.3: Demonstrate apparel and textiles design skills.

• FCS-10.3.2 Apply elements and principles of design (e.g. balance, color, texture, etc.)

Topic 10.4: Evaluate consumer skills necessary for textiles and apparel purchasing.

• FCS-10.4.1 Identify factors that influence textiles and apparel purchasing (e.g. name brands, age, special needs, occupational needs, budget, etc.)

Topic 10.5: Examine historical, cultural, and social influences on textiles and apparel.

• FCS-10.5.2 Recognize historical, cultural, and social influences on current textiles and apparel trends.