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Oroville Union High School District Advanced Fashion Design & Merchandising COURSE TITLE: Advanced Fashion Design & Merchandising |
| Fashion Design Industry Awareness |
| Students will understand the breadth of the fashion design, manufacturing, and merchandising industry, including career opportunities and the role of this industry in state and local economies. |
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Career Opportunities
The learner will be able to identify the various career opportunities within segments of the fashion design, manufacturing, and merchandising industry.
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Investigate Industry Related Careers
The learner will be able to investigate careers related to the industry and the requirements for education or training.
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Assess Qualifications and Skills
The learner will be able to assess the personal qualifications, interests, aptitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary to succeed in fashion design, manufacturing, and merchandising careers.
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Strategies for Obtaining Employment
The learner will be able to describe career paths and strategies for obtaining employment and advancing in the fashion design, manufacturing, and merchandising industry.
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Roles and Functions
The learner will be able to describe the roles and functions of the various segments of the fashion design, manufacturing, and merchandising industry.
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Analyze Economic Trends
The learner will be able to analyze economic trends in the various segments of the fashion design, manufacturing, and merchandising industry and comparing those trends with state and national economic trends.
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Apparel-Related Resources
The learner will be able to identify ways in which apparel-related resources, such as periodicals, mass media, and the Internet are used in the fashion design, manufacturing, and merchandising industry.
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Transferable Skills
The learner will be able to identify the knowledge, skills, aptitudes, and behaviors that can be transferred to higher levels of employment within the career pathway or to other fields.
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| Professional Standards / Dignity of Work |
| Students will understand what constitutes professional behavior, image, and standards. |
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Code of Ethics
The learner will be able to describe a code of ethics and identify the components of professionalism, including integrity, initiative, confidentiality, and respect at the work site.
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Success of an Organization
The learner will be able to explain the interdependence and importance of all jobs to the success of an organization.
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Professional and Ethical Behaviors
The learner will be able to describe and practice professional and ethical behaviors.
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Clothing and Personal Hygiene
The learner will be able to identify clothing, grooming, and personal hygiene appropriate for the job.
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Quality of Work
The learner will be able to explain ways in which on-the-job decisions can affect the quality of work.
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Rights and Responsibilities
The learner will be able to explain employer and employer rights and responsibilities.
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Maintain Competency
The learner will be able to determine ways to maintain competency within the industry.
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| Workforce and Organizational Management |
| Students will understand workforce and organizational management, including the roles and responsibilities of management and employees. |
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Effective Management
The learner will be able to describe the outcomes of effective management, such as profitability, productivity, employment atmosphere, consumer and client satisfaction, and business growth.
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Business Procedures
The learner will be able to identify appropriate business procedures for fashion design, manufacturing, and merchandising organizations, such as the use of business plans; spreadsheets for payroll and inventories; and other tools for budgets, record-keeping, and correspondence with clients.
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Use of Technology
The learner will be able to describe the uses of technology in the various segments of the fashion design, manufacturing, and merchandising industry.
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| Operational Procedures & Safety Practice |
| Students will understand operational procedures and safety practices commonly performed in the fashion design, manufacturing, and merchandising industry. |
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Operational Procedures
The learner will be able to describe and perform operational procedures related to quality control, inventory control, maintenance, storage, security, shipping, receiving, billing, and payment as required by the job.
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Factors Affecting Costs
The learner will be able to explain factors affecting profit, such as operational costs, markup, and markdown.
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Procedures for Using Forms
The learner will be able to describe procedures for preparing, expediting, and tracking forms needed for requisitioning supplies and materials.
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Prepare and Maintain Records
The learner will be able to prepare and maintain records, correspondence, and forms as required by the job.
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Technical Terms
The learner will be able to use correct technical terms to describe products, procedures, and equipment commonly used in the apparel and textile industries.
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Use of Technology
The learner will be able to describe the uses of technology in the fashion design, manufacturing, and merchandising industry.
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Equipment, Tools, and Supplies
The learner will be able to use equipment, tools, and supplies properly.
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Workstation Equipment
The learner will be able to clean and maintain the work-station and equipment as required.
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| Fashion Design Laws & Regulations |
| Students will understand the laws and regulations that affect providers of services in the fashion design, manufacturing, and merchandising industry and their clients. |
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Employer Policies and Procedures
The learner will be able to identify and explain policies and procedures established by the employer.
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| Design Elements and Principles |
| Students will understand the elements and principles of design. |
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Design Elements and Principles
The learner will be able to describe the elements and principles of design and relating them to the industry.
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Designing, Marketing, and Merchandising
The learner will be able to apply the elements and principles of design to designing, marketing, and merchandising.
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Relating to Issues and Trends
The learner will be able to relate the application of elements and principles of design to environmental, sociological, ecological, psychological, technical, and economic issues and trends.
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| History of Fashion |
| Students will understand the historical aspects and trends of fashion and their relationship to changing economic, social, and cultural conditions. |
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Fashion Trends
The learner will be able to describe fashion trends in various periods throughout history.
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Fashion Influences
The learner will be able to analyze how fashion, at a particular period in history, was influenced by politics, society, economics, cultures, and aesthetics.
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Development of Fashion Designs
The learner will be able to trace the development of various fashion designs throughout history.
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Affects on the Fashion Industry
The learner will be able to analyze the ways in which prosperity, mass production, labor unions, and technology affect the fashion industry.
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| Fashion Forecasting |
| Students will understand merchandising and forecasting as used in the fashion design, manufacturing, and merchandising industry. |
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Fashion Trends and Color Forecasting
The learner will be able to identify and describe resources available to the fashion industry that provide information on fashion trends and color forecasting.
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Investigate and Research Fashion Trends
The learner will be able to investigate and research fashion trends.
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Fashion Forecasting Resources
The learner will be able to collect and analyze information from fashion forecasting resources.
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Investigate Retail Stores
The learner will be able to investigate retail stores to determine fashion trends.
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Target Customer
The learner will be able to identify and evaluate information on trends and forecasting for the target customer.
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| Textiles and Textile Products |
| Students will understand the characteristics and maintenance of textiles and textile products. |
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General Characteristics
The learner will be able to identify and describe the general characteristics of fibers, yarns, fabrics, and finishes.
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Textile Manufacturing Methods
The learner will be able to identify and describe textile manufacturing methods for producing such fabrics as woven, non-woven, and knits.
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Standard Types of Print Design
The learner will be able to identify and describe standard types of print design, such as abstract and geometric, and color designs, including tone-on-tone, positive/negative, and monotone.
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Textile Characteristics
The learner will be able to relate textile characteristics to garment design, construction, care, and maintenance.
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Methods of Color Application
The learner will be able to identify and describe methods of color application to yarns, textiles, and garments.
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Maintenance Procedures
The learner will be able to identify appropriate maintenance procedures needed for various fabrics.
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| Garment Construction in Manufacturing |
| Students will understand garment construction skills used in a variety of occupations within the fashion manufacturing and merchandising industry. |
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Process of Manufacturing Garments
The learner will be able to describe the process of manufacturing garments.
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Technology in Apparel Manufacturing
The learner will be able to examine and explain the use of computers, related software, and other technology in the apparel manufacturing industry.
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| Product Knowledge & Apparel Merchandise |
| Students will understand the merchandising of apparel products. |
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Categories of Apparel Merchandise
The learner will be able to identify and describe categories of apparel merchandise.
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Characteristics of Retailers
The learner will be able to describe the characteristics of different types of retailers and the merchandise sold by each.
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Product Labels
The learner will be able to interpret information from product labels.
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Size Ranges of Merchandise
The learner will be able to identify size ranges of merchandise by product category.
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Merchandise Selection Factors
The learner will be able to describe the factors that influence merchandise selection for specific markets.
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Marketing and Merchandising Techniques
The learner will be able to analyze marketing and merchandising techniques that create a specific image for a particular merchandise category.
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Merchandise from Different Countries
The learner will be able to analyze the similarities and differences of merchandise from different countries.
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Trade Publications and Reports
The learner will be able to compare and evaluating trade publications and reports available to the retail and manufacturing communities.
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| Sales and Service |
| Students will understand the skills and procedures necessary to help retail clients in making decisions and purchases. |
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Information for Successful Sales
The learner will be able to describe sources of information for successful sales, such as client files, product information, catalogs, and price lists.
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Quality Customer Relations
The learner will be able to describe and evaluate factors that contribute to quality customer relations, including greeting practices.
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Impact of Cultural Factors
The learner will be able to evaluate the impact of cultural factors on customer needs, wants, and satisfaction.
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Sales Techniques
The learner will be able to analyze sales techniques for their effectiveness.
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Enhance Product Knowledge
The learner will be able to organize, maintain, and access information to enhance product knowledge.
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Services, Sales, and Promotions
The learner will be able to inform customers of special services, sales, and promotions.
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Help Customers Select Merchandise
The learner will be able to help customers in selecting merchandise appropriate to their needs, budget, personality, figure type, coloring, and personal preference.
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Accessories and other Merchandise
The learner will be able to recommend accessories and other related merchandise and services to customers.
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Completing a Transaction
The learner will be able to describe procedures to make change, process checks, and complete credit card transactions.
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Sales, Exchanges, and Returns
The learner will be able to assess procedures for sales, exchanges, and returns.
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Cash Drawers and Cash Control
The learner will be able to describe procedures for balancing cash drawers and cash control.
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Cash Transaction Problems
The learner will be able to resolve problems related to cash transactions.
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| Visual Merchandising |
| Students will understand the procedures necessary to produce and maintain interior and exterior store displays. |
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Interior and Exterior Displays
The learner will be able to describe the characteristics of interior and exterior displays that attract customers.
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Evaluate Store Displays
The learner will be able to identify and evaluate store displays for intended messages, such as a store image, a specific manufacturers label, a color or fabric story, or a specific event.
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Arrange Merchandise
The learner will be able to explain how to arrange merchandise on various fixtures.
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Placement of Merchandise
The learner will be able to describe the procedures for determining the placement of merchandise on the sales floor.
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Create Displays
The learner will be able to create displays using mannequins, shadow boxes, wall and tabletop displays, props, signage, and appropriate lighting.
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| Inventory Control & Loss Prevention |
| Students will understand the current laws and work site policies and procedures regarding inventory control and loss prevention. |
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Merchandise for the Selling Floor
The learner will be able to explain the procedures involved with receiving, inspecting, marking, and distributing merchandise to the selling floor.
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Distribution of Goods
The learner will be able to describe inter-store transfers and general distribution of goods.
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Security Problems that Affect Inventory
The learner will be able to explain the current laws regarding security problems that affect inventories.
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Strategies for Loss Prevention
The learner will be able to recognize where inventory losses occur and recommending strategies for loss prevention.
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Loss Prevention Affects Store Profits
The learner will be able to analyze how loss prevention affects store profits.
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| Developing and Merchandising a Line |
| Students will understand the procedures commonly performed to develop and merchandise a line. |
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Planning a Line
The learner will be able to identify and explain procedures for planning a line.
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Planning Stage Decisions
The learner will be able to determine decisions required in the planning stage of developing a line.
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Basic Sketching Techniques
The learner will be able to use basic sketching techniques to create designs.
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Use of Color
The learner will be able to apply the use of color on garment sketches.
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Sketches, Color Plates, and Pres. Boards
The learner will be able to prepare sketches, color plates, and presentation boards.
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Garment Specification Sheets
The learner will be able to prepare garment specification sheets, including all fabrics, trims, and findings.
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Cost of Producing a Garment
The learner will be able to relate the manufacturing process to the cost of producing a garment.
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Cost Sheets
The learner will be able to prepare cost sheets for garments.
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Pattern-Grading Techniques
The learner will be able to identify and explain various pattern-grading techniques applied to a variety of clothing and component pieces.
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Use CAD in Apparel Design
The learner will be able to use computer-assisted drafting programs in apparel design.
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| Textile Design |
| Students will understand the skills and procedures necessary to create and produce textile designs. |
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Effect of Fibers and Yarns
The learner will be able to analyze the effect that different fibers and yarns have on design and color.
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Ideas for Textile Designs
The learner will be able to describe resources for researching ideas for textile designs.
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| Garment Alteration and Repair |
| Students will understand acceptable garment fit, alteration, and repair. |
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Properly Fitted Garments
The learner will be able to describe characteristics of properly fitted garments.
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| Care and Cleaning of Apparel |
| Students will understand care and cleaning of apparel. |
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Effects of Laundering and Dry Cleaning
The learner will be able to explain the effects of laundering and dry cleaning on apparel.
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| Communication Skills |
| Students will understand how personal, interpersonal, and communication skills influence employability. |
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Relationships at the Work Site
The learner will be able to describe interpersonal skills that enhance relationships at the work site, such as working cooperatively, communicating effectively, sharing responsibilities, and exercising leadership.
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Importance of Personal Skills
The learner will be able to analyze the importance of such personal skills as a positive attitude, self-confidence, honesty, integrity, and self-discipline as these characteristics pertain to work, personal, and family life.
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Nonverbal, Oral, and Written Comm.
The learner will be able to assess the importance of effective nonverbal, oral, and written communication skills in getting and keeping a job.
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Appropriate Communication Skills
The learner will be able to use appropriate communication skills, including correct telephone, facsimile, and e-mail etiquette.
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Respond Appropriately
The learner will be able to interpret nonverbal communication and responding appropriately.
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| Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills |
| Students will exhibit critical and creative thinking, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills. |
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Issues and Problems
The learner will be able to identify issues and problems in the fashion design, manufacturing, and merchandising industry and offering possible solutions.
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Multiple Options
The learner will be able to consider multiple options for completing work tasks and applying appropriate problem-solving strategies to work related-issues.
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Creative Thinking Skills
The learner will be able to apply creative thinking skills to identify and present new ways to perform work effectively.
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| Balancing Responsibilities |
| Students will understand management strategies needed to achieve balance in work, personal, and family life. |
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Multiple Roles
The learner will be able to identify and analyze multiple roles as members of the workforce, families, and communities.
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Resources to Manage Multiple Roles
The learner will be able to identify and analyze resources that help in managing the responsibilities of multiple roles.
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| Teamwork and Leadership |
| Students will understand the teamwork and leadership concepts and skills needed to succeed in work, personal, family, and community life. |
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Benefits of Teamwork
The learner will be able to identify, compare, and analyze the characteristics and benefits of teamwork, leadership, and citizenship in the workplace and community.
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Leadership Roles
The learner will be able to define leadership roles in work and community life.
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Identify and Practice Strategies
The learner will be able to identify and practice strategies for effective teamwork, leadership, and citizenship in the workplace and community.
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FHA-HERO Activities
The learner will be able to develop skills in teamwork, leadership, and citizenship by participating in FHA-HERO activities.
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Use Resources
The learner will be able to analyze and use written and professional resources that help in developing skills in teamwork and leadership.
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Enhance Employability
The learner will be able to asses how skills in teamwork and leadership enhance employability.
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| Artistic Perception |
| Processing, Analyzing, and Responding to Sensory Information: Through the Language and Skills Unique to the Visual Arts Students perceive and respond to works of art, objects in nature, events, and the environment. They use the vocabulary of the visual arts to express their observations |
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Principles of Design
The learner will be able to to identify and use the principles of design to discuss, analyze and show examples regarding the visual aspects of fashion design and visual merchandising.
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Dominance & Subordination
The learner will be able to describe the principles of design as used in design, visual merchandising, and advertising, focusing on dominance and subordination.
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The Work of an Artist
The learner will be able to research and analyze the work of a designer and write about the artist's distinctive style and his/her contribution to the world of fashion design.
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Composition of an Artwork
The learner will be able to analyze and describe how the composition of a visual presentation is affected by the use of a particular principle of design.
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Materials Used by a Given Artist
The learner will be able to analyze textiles used by a given artist and describe how its use influences the meaning of the design.
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Artwork: Electronic & Traditional
The learner will be able to compare and contrast similar styles of fashion design done in electronic media (CAD) with draping.
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| Creative Expression |
| Creating, Performing and Participating in the Visual Arts: Students apply artistic processes and skills, using a variety of media to communicate meaning and intent in original artworks. |
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Visual Arts Problem Solving
The learner will be able to solve a visual design problem that involves the effective use of the elements of art and principles of design.
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Original Artwork Portfolio
The learner will be able to prepare a portfolio of original two and three-dimensional designs that reflects creativity and technical skills.
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Digital Imagery Skills
The learner will be able to develop and refine skill in the manipulation of digital imagery (either still or video).
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Observational Drawing Skills
The learner will be able to review and refine observational drawing skills.
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Expressive Composition
The learner will be able to create an expressive composition, focusing on dominance and subordination.
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Artwork Addressing a Social Issue
The learner will be able to create a two or three-dimensional design that addresses a social issue.
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| Historical and Cultural Context |
| Understanding the Visual Arts in Relation to History and Culture: Students analyze the role and development of the visual arts in past and present cultures throughout the world, noting human diversity as it relates to visual arts and artists. |
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Purposes of Art in Selected Cultures
The learner will be able to identify similarities and differences in the purposes of design created in selected cultures.
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New Tech. & Contemporary Artwork
The learner will be able to identify and describe the role and influence of new technologies on fashion design and advertising (promotion).
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Trends in the Visual Arts
The learner will be able to identify and describe trends in apparel design and discuss how the diverse issues of time, place, and cultural influence are reflected in selected design.
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Purposes of Art in Contemporary Cultures
The learner will be able to discuss the purposes of clothing and clothing design in selected contemporary cultures.
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| Aesthetic Valuing |
| Responding to, Analyzing, and Making Judgments About Works in the Visual Arts: Students analyze, assess, and derive meaning from works of art, including their own, according to the elements of art, principles of design, and aesthetic qualities. |
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Context & Interpretation of Art Mean
The learner will be able to to articulate how people's personal beliefs, cultural traditions, and current social, economic, and political contexts influence the way they interpret the meaning or message in fashion.
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Changes in Art Interpretation
The learner will be able to compare the ways in which the meaning of fashion has been affected over time because of changes in interpretation and context.
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Aesthetic Value of a Specific Artwork
The learner will be able to formulate and support a position regarding the aesthetic value of visual merchandising and change or defend that position after weighting the views of others.
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Refining and reworking a Work of Art
The learner will be able to articulate the process and rationale for refining and reworking one of their own designs.
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Conventions of Art Criticism
The learner will be able to employ the conventions of art criticism in writing and speaking about fashion styles and designs.
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| Connections, Relationship, Applications |
| Students will understand acceptable garment fit, alteration, and repair. |
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Design and Advertising Campaign
The learner will be able to design and advertising campaign for a school fashion production, creating images that represent characters and major events in the production.
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Cross-Cultural & Universal Themes
The learner will be able to create a fashion design that communicates a cross-cultural or universal theme taken from literature or history.
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Media Coverage of an Art Exhibition
The learner will be able to compare and contrast the ways in which different media (television, newspapers, and magazines) cover a fashion promotion.
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Various Art Career Skills
The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the various skills of a designer, stylist, fashion historian, visual merchandiser, art director, photographer, theatrical costumer, and fashion editor.
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