2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Course Title:		Careers in Fashion Design
Course Type:		Orientation/Exploratory
Career Cluster:	Arts, A/V Technology and Communication

Secondary – Middle School	
Course Number	8209300	
CIP Number	04190901MS	
Grade Level	6-8	
Standard Length	Semester	
Teacher Certification	FAM CON SC 1
FASH TECH 7 G	
CTSO	FCCLA	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose 

The purpose of this course is to assist students in making informed decisions regarding their future academic and occupational goals and to provide information regarding careers in the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster. The content includes, but is not limited to, the development of leadership, communication, and employability skills, resource management, and the exploration of fashion design careers. Students will work with textiles and design elements, learn basic sewing skills, make clothing selections, utilize industry-related technology, and complete projects related to fashion technology and design. Instruction and learning activities are provided in a laboratory setting using hands-on experiences with the equipment, materials and technology appropriate to the course content and in accordance with current practices.  

Florida Standards for English Language Development (ELD)
English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. ELD.K12.SI.1.1 

English Language Development (ELD) Standards Special Notes:
Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting.   For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills. To access an ELL supporting document which delineates performance definitions and descriptors, please click on the following link: http://www.cpalms.org/uploads/docs/standards/eld/SI.pdf.
For additional information on the development and implementation of the ELD standards, please contact the Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition at sala@fldoe.org.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Standards

After successfully completing this course, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills.
02.0	Demonstrate employability skills related to the fashion design industry.
03.0	Demonstrate effective communication skills.
04.0	Analyze careers in the fashion design industry.
05.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the history of fashion.
06.0	Select and use tools and equipment.
07.0	Identify the characteristics and care of textiles.
08.0	Explain the elements and principles of design.
09.0	Explain the impact of repairing, altering, redesigning or recycling a garment.
10.0	Demonstrate basic sewing skills.
11.0	Analyze clothing choices.
12.0	Demonstrate the proper procedure for taking accurate body measurements.
13.0	Develop a project related to fashion technology and design.
14.0	Utilize technology related to the fashion design industry.
15.0	Demonstrate the skills involved in effective resource management.

2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:	 	Careers in Fashion Design 
Course Number: 	8209310
Course Length:	Semester

Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to assist students in making informed decisions regarding academic and occupational goals and to provide information regarding careers in the fashion design industry.  The content includes, but is not limited to, the development of leadership, communication, and employability skills, resource management, and the exploration of fashion design careers. Students will work with textiles and design elements, learn basic sewing skills, make clothing selections, utilize industry-related technology, and complete projects related to fashion technology and design.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
01.0	Demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills – the student will be able to:	
01.01	Identify the purposes, functions, roles, and responsibilities of members of professional and youth organizations and career and technical student organizations (CTSO).	
01.02	Work cooperatively as a group member to demonstrate leadership and achieve organizational goals.	
01.03	Identify leadership roles and organizational responsibilities.	
01.04	Identify and utilize the planning process.	
01.05	Research and discuss the history of the related CTSO.	
02.0	Demonstrate employability skills related to the fashion design industry – the student will be able to: 	
02.01	Identify personal talents and abilities that contribute to positive self-esteem and workplace success.	
02.02	Identify and practice teamwork skills.	
02.03	Identify and demonstrate employability skills.	
02.04	Identify and demonstrate positive work ethics; determine negative work ethics.	
02.05	Exhibit the work-related expectations of an employer in the fashion design industry.	
02.06	Apply the math, reading, science, and critical thinking skills related to the fashion design industry.	
03.0	Demonstrate effective communications skills – the student will be able to:	
03.01	Describe the ways communication forms the basis for all relationships.	
03.02	Distinguish between aggressive, assertive, and non-assertive forms of communication.	
03.03	Demonstrate communications skills that promote positive workplace relationships.	
03.04	Practice active listening skills.	
03.05	Demonstrate conflict resolution skills.	
04.0	Analyze careers in the fashion design industry – the student will be able to:	
04.01	Research and describe careers in the fashion design industry.	
04.02	Classify career options from entry level to professional level.	
04.03	Explore entrepreneurship opportunities in the fashion design industry.	
04.04	Research and present information on a fashion design career; include the roles and responsibilities, employment opportunities, and requirements for education and training.	
05.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the history of fashion – the student will be able to:	
05.01	Explain how historical periods impact fashion. 	
05.02	Explain the impact of social changes, history, politics, and culture on fashion and fashion design.	
05.03	Identify the factors that impact fashion choices.	
06.0	Select and use tools and equipment – the student will be able to:	
06.01	Identify and select the appropriate tools for an assignment.	
06.02	Demonstrate the proper and safe use of tools and equipment.	
06.03	Demonstrate care and maintenance of tools and equipment.	
07.0	Identify the characteristics and care of textiles – the student will be able to:	
07.01	Identify a variety of fabrics through textile activities. 	
07.02	Compare and contrast natural and synthetic fibers and fabrics.	
07.03	Recognize different types of fabric construction.	
07.04	Identify the appropriate use/purpose of a variety of fabric types.	
08.0	Explain the elements and principles of design – the student will be able to:	
08.01	Define and illustrate the elements of design.	
08.02	Describe a color wheel and its use in fashion design.	
08.03	Recognize basic color schemes.	
08.04	Research the psychology of color.	
08.05	Define and illustrate the principles of design.	
09.0	Explain the impact of repairing, altering, redesigning or recycling a garment – the student will be able to:	
09.01	Define green design, sustainable design, and life cycle cost.	
09.02	Research eco-friendly design products.	
09.03	Examine the positive and negative environmental impact of a design product.	
09.04	Select a used fashion item to recycle into a new product; create a new product using the recycled item.	
10.0	Demonstrate basic sewing skills – the student will be able to:	
10.01	Identify the parts of a sewing machine; state the purpose of each part.	
10.02	Demonstrate mathematical skills related to sewing.	
10.03	Thread a sewing machine.	
10.04	Demonstrate straight-stitching.	
10.05	Identify and demonstrate various stitch lengths and widths.	
10.06	Interpret written instructions and construct a basic sewing project.	
11.0	Analyze clothing choices – the student will be able to:	
11.01	Explain the impact of trends and social climates on fashion styles.	
11.02	Identify the appropriate clothing styles for a variety of events.	
11.03	Identify the factors that impact clothing costs.	
12.0	Demonstrate the proper procedure for taking accurate body measurements – the student will be able to:	
12.01	Identify different figure types.	
12.02	Explain and describe the components of a pattern.	
12.03	Identify the symbols found on a pattern piece.	
12.04	Demonstrate how to pin and prepare fabric for a fashion project.	
12.05	Analyze proper fit.	
13.0	Develop a project related to fashion technology and design – the student will be able to:	
13.01	Select the materials and supplies for a fashion project.	
13.02	Calculate the costs associated with a specified fashion project.	
13.03	Interpret written directions to construct a fashion project.	
13.04	Apply mathematical skills to construct a fashion project.	
14.0	Utilize technology related to the fashion design industry – the student will be able to:	
14.01	Identify the technology and software utilized in the fashion design industry.	
14.02	Analyze technological trends that impact the fashion design industry.	
14.03	Utilize technology related to the fashion design industry.	
15.0	Demonstrate the skills involved in effective resource management – the student will be able to:	
15.01	Identify the steps of the decision-making process.	
15.02	Distinguish between a need and a want.	
15.03	Explain how values and goals affect decision-making.	
15.04	Develop a budget and savings plan.	
15.05	Analyze the relationship between resources and the attainment of lifestyle goals.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. 

Special Notes 

The length of this course is one semester. It may be offered for two semesters when appropriate. When offered for one semester, it is recommended that it be at the exploratory level and more in-depth when offered for two semesters. 

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

Florida Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is the intercurricular career and technical student organization(s) providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills. Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered. 

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

In addition to accommodations, some secondary students with disabilities (students with an IEP served in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)) will need modifications to meet their needs. Modifications change the outcomes or what the student is expected to learn, e.g., modifying the curriculum of a secondary career and technical education course. Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml