Unit | Timeframe | Big Ideas (Statements or Essential Questions) | Major Learning Experiences from Unit |
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Elements and Principles of Design: focus Color | 2 Weeks | What are the elements of design and principles of design? How does one determine the best colors to complement a person’s coloring? How do the elements of design and principles of design help determine flattering wardrobes for individuals?
| create mood boards, using specific computer technology, to explain specific color schemes and color symbolism. choose colors that enhance skin tone, hair, eye color, and body shape.
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Elements and Principles of Design: Focus Garment and Style | 2 Weeks | | |
Review: Tools of the Trade | 1 week | | |
Embroidery and Hand Sewing | 4-6 weeks; intermittent | How do different stitches impact practical and aesthetic features of a product? How do different threads/floss impact practical and aesthetic features of a product How does one use notions to enhance construction: snaps, hooks, and buttons?
| Construct seasonal craft (ie: pumpkins) Construct Felt Craft (ie: Mini-Animals) Construct hand-embellished project (ie: embroidered pillow or household item)
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Review: Operating a Sewing Machine | 1 weeks | What is the importance of Safety, Proper Threading and Maintenance of a Sewing Machine? What are the parts of the machine (Identifying the parts of a sewing machine)? How do different machine stitches impact practical and aesthetic features of a product?
| Pass Machine Test Sew straight lines Sew pivots Sew curved lines
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Create a variety of items sold in the fashion trades | 4-10 weeks; intermittent | How do different machine stitches impact practical and aesthetic features of a product? How does one use machine skills to complete project construction? Why are notions necessary for some projects but not others?
| Construct Household item (ie: wreath, thread catcher, trivet, etc) Construct Accessories (ie: sash bag, jewelry roll, makeup pouch, etc)
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Review: Measuring, Pattern Layout, Cutting, and Identifying Pattern Symbol | 2 weeks | Why are patterns important? How does one accurately measure a person for garment construction? How does one read a pattern envelope? How does one construct a garment?
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Finishing hems, button holes, Facing, Colllars / Review darts, zippers etc. | 8-12 weeks; intermittent | How does one construct a garment with more complex requirements? How do different elements of a garment impact shape, size, fit, etc?
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Community Service: Using our special skills to help others | 4-6 weeks; intermittent | | |
Fashion Careers and Marketing | 2 weeks | | Identify a variety of careers in the Fashion industry Define the unique qualities of different jobs within the industry and compare them to skill sets different people may possess Determine what steps may be taken to advance toward a given fashion technology career Define fashion marketing identify examples of fashion marketing in the real world and explain how it works
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Fashion Illustration (Fashion III) | 2-4 weeks | How do you draft designs? How can you make sure things are proportional in drawing? Why does planning matter?
| identify shapes used in drawing define 8-head proportion Sketch garments employ fashion croquis to design outfit create portfolio board, identifying color palette, fabric choices, garment details, etc. while considering event, client, hair, and accessories
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