Intro to Fashion

The following learning targets represent the major concepts studied and assessed in this course. 

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Semester 1 

Unit 1: Intro to Fashion

• Students will analyze the functions of fashion.
• Students will consider their own fashion choices to create fashion figures & a fashion statement.
• Students will evaluate how fashion choices affect first impressions.

Unit 2: Historical Fashion

• Students will identify and research the cycle of a fashion trend. 
• Students will consider how Fashion forecasting is used by designers to predict upcoming styles.

Unit 3: Color, Elements, and Principles of Fashion

• Students will explore how color is used in fashion.
• Students will identify different types of color schemes and how they relate to wardrobes. 
• Students will establish the elements and principles of fashion.

Unit 4: Fiber and Fabric

• Students will identify the characteristics of different textiles.
• Students will evaluate the care and process of making various textiles.

Unit 5: Sewing Safety and Preparation

• Students will determine the components of sewing safety and their importance.
• Students will acquire the importance of measuring your body properly for garment construction.
• Students will identify machine parts and their functions.

Unit 6: Construction Skills

•  Students will execute threading a bobbin and machine
• Students will practice sewing skills/techniques via Project Construction