Advanced Fashion (FCS213)

Sewing projects will be selected based on individual student skills and interests. Students will also expand their knowledge of the fashion industry.

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.