Apparel, Textiles & Interior Design Pathway
Intro to Clothing & Textiles
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
One Semester - ½ credit
Intro to Clothing and Textiles is a course designed for the student interested in a career in fashion apparel and textiles. This course is designed for the student who has little or no previous sewing experience. Students learn basic sewing skills and fabric selection knowledge to be applied in a variety of samples and/or projects. Self-initiative, motivation, time management, planning independent projects, following directions, and evaluating are crucial skills in Introduction to Clothing and Textiles. Projects are evaluated on individual growth in sewing skills. Skills in art, communication, mathematics, science, and technology are reinforced in Clothing I. Note: Students must purchase their own supplies for projects. Students are introduced to Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) which is the co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) associated with Family & Consumer Sciences (FACS).
Careers include: Fashion Designer, Visual Merchandiser, Textile Designer, Technical Designer, Brand or Product Manager, Patternmaker, Seamstress, Interior Designer, and Educator.
Fashion Construction
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
One Semester - ½ credit
Prerequisite: Introduction to Clothing and Textiles
Recommendation: “C” average in Introduction to Clothing and Textiles
Fashion Construction is a course designed for the student interested in a career in fashion and textile design, accessory design, costume design and more. This course emphasizes more advanced sewing skills, project planning, and expanding textile and fashion knowledge. Several garments and samples are to be constructed during the semester. Projects are evaluated on individual growth in sewing skills. Successful completion of this class provides students with an understanding of textile application and construction with an emphasis on quality. Note: Students must purchase their own supplies for sewing projects. Students are introduced to Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) which is the co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) associated with Family & Consumer Sciences (FACS).
Careers include: Fashion Designer, Visual Merchandiser, Textile Designer, Technical Designer, Brand or Product Manager, Patternmaker, Seamstress, and Educator.
Housing and Interior Design
Grades 10, 11, 12
One Semester - ½ credit
Housing and Interior Design is a course that explores the psychological, social, cultural, and economic aspects of family and personal shelters. Projects may include the following topics: housing styles, design and architecture, floor plans, remodeling, and related career occupations. The ability to convert abstract design principles onto a variety of samples is required for mastery of class objectives including: following directions, self-motivation, and use of resources.
Careers Include: Personal Property Appraiser, Painter, Building Manager, Architect, Urban and Regional Planner, Civil Engineer, Landscape Designer, Interior Designer, Home Builder, Carpenter, Real Estate Agent, City and County Planner, Computer Aided Design Technician, and Floor Covering Installer
Fashion and Interior Design & Merchandising
GRADES 10, 11, 12
One semester - ½ credit
This course is designed to provide the student with knowledge of the various creative and business functions in the soft goods industry. Students learn the dynamics of the industry including a study of fashion or interior designers and historical clothing, fashion promotion, textiles, retail math, selling, visual merchandising, the design process, soft goods production, merchandising trends, and career opportunities. Students develop several projects of their choice which including an apparel or home goods line creation which may involve using production equipment for their project. Students are introduced to Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) which is the co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) associated with Family & Consumer Sciences (FACS).
Careers include: Retail Promotions, Fashion Designer, Visual Merchandiser, Merchandise Manager, Buyer, Inventory Control, Textile Designer, Brand or Product Manager, Retail Manager, Marketing, Fashion Journalist, and Educator.
Classroom Project Pictures
PJ Pant Projects
Zippered Bag Projects
Passion for Fashion: Design a Line Project
Passion for Fashion: Design a Line Project
Textile Testing Lab
Passion for Fashion: Design a Line Project
Passion for Fashion: Design a Line Project
Interior Design Project