PARAMUS HIGH SCHOOL Paraxnus, New Jersey

Paramus High School Paramus, New Jersey CURRICULUM OUTLINE

Department: Creative Arts Course: Fashion Design CA 106 Level: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12

This segment of the creative arts curriculum fulfills the following NJCCC Standards for Cross Content/Workplace readiness: 1,2,3,4

I. Course Description: Interested in fashion? Want to know how color, fabric, and design can enhance and change figure proportions? Fashion Design is a continuation of using basic sewing skills and commercial patterns to create something totally your own. Use knowledge of fashion design and clothing construction to make better decisions when purchasing clothes. II. Course Objectives: A. To introduce the students to areas of the psychology of clothing, textiles, and careers, with a focus on the individual’s beliefs, attitudes and goals related to clothing. B. To further an awareness of different aspects of the fashion scenes, including color analysis, investment dressing, designer ready-to-wear and video merchandising. C. To further the development of a creative approach to clothing construction and appreciation of its aesthetic contribution to daily life. D. To further the students’ ability in selecting suitable pattern sizes and styles. E. To develop high standards and follow efficient procedures in the construction of clothing. F. To recognize the instruction sheet as a valuable tool of garment construction and strive to master its intricacies. G. To encourage the awareness of new sewing procedures and recognize higher standards of workmanship as a goal.

H. To help students become increasingly knowledgeable concerning the properties of textile fabrics, associate these properties with certain expectations in use, and develop a sense of appropriateness of fabrics to various purposes. I. To encourage an awareness of the new technology being used in the apparel industry. III. Major Concepts and Topics:

This segment of the creative arts curriculum fulfills the following NJCCC Standards for Cross Content/Workplace readiness: 1,2,3,4

A. Psychology of Clothing 1. Why people wear clothes a. Protection b. Adornment c. Identification d. Modesty e. Status 2. Factors influencing clothing choices: a. Values b. Attitudes c. Conformity d. Individuality 3. Personality a. Influences b. Self-concept c. First impressions d. Body language e. Life-style 4. Color a. Reactions to color b. Color wheel c. Colors and patterns d. Choosing colors 1. Skin tone 2. Hair & eyes 3. Body shape 4. Personality 5. Garment Styles B. The Fashion Scene 1. Fashion Terms a. Style 1. Haute couture 2. High fashion 3. Designer ready-to-wear b. Classic c. Fad d. Fashion cycle e. Status 2. Wardrobe planning a. Basic garments b. Wardrobe extenders c. Sewing as a resource

3. Purchases a. Comparison shopping b. Judging value and quality c. Proper fit d. Impulse buying

C. Figure Types and Pattern Sizes 1. Determine figure type 2. Body measurements 3. Determine size 4. Pattern ease D. Understanding the Pattern 1. Pattern envelope 2. Guide sheet 3. Pattern pieces 4. Pattern symbols E. Sewing Skills 1. Preparing the fabric 2. Pattern adjustments 3. Pattern layout 4. Pattern marking 5. Use of machine 6. Garment construction F. Textile Evolution 1. Textile history 2. Fibers and use 3. Appropriate choices 4. a. Strength b. Absorbency c. Elasticity d. Appearance e. Care required f. Unique characteristics

G. Apparel Industry Careers 1. Textile Industry a. Research and development b. Textile and apparel design c. Marketing and sales d. Manufacturing e. Administration f. Textile technology

2. Apparel Design and Production a. Design and manufacturing b. Management c. Sales and distribution d. Management and administration e. Commercial patterns 3. Fashion Merchandising a. Retail b. Direct selling c. Retail management 4. Fashion Promotion a. Advertising b. Display c. Promotion d. Publicity 5. Other Careers a. Education b. Historians c. Theater d. Clothing care e. Entrepreneurs f. Computer science g. Fashion models h. Illustrators I. Writers IV. Student Skill Objective (Upon completion of this course a student should be able to:) This segment of the creative arts curriculum fulfills the following NJCCC Standards for Cross Content/Workplace readiness: 1,2,3,4

A. Demonstrate basic sewing construction skills.

B. Apply basic construction skills to a designer garment.

C. Analyze and select fabric appropriate to the style of the garment selected.

D. Analyze their body type and select an appropriate clothing style~.

E. Operate sewing equipment efficiently and safely.

F. Compute and compare the cost of the garment produced in class with a similar ready-made garment.

G. Analyze clothing as a reflection of personality.

H. Identify three careers in fashion retailing.

I. Identify three careers related to fashion manufacturing.

J. Explain three careers related to fashion promotion. K. Explain three roles within the fashion advertising industry. L. Analyze various forms of the printed media as a means of promoting the fashion industry. M. Identify and describe a fashion—related career of personal interest.

N. Research and report the style and background of one clothing designer.

V. Evaluation Procedures:

A. Projects 1. Using pattern catalogues, students select patterns Suitable for correcting five of the following Figure traits: a. Short waited. b. Long waited c. Broad hips d. Heavy hips e. Heavy or thin legs f. Broad shoulders g. Large bust h. Short and tall I. Thin person j. No waist 2. Portfolio - students compile a personal portfolio Which may include examples of the following: a. Figure type - b. Correction of figure faults 1. Color 2. Line 3. Design c. Personal coloring d. Personality profile e. Color preferences (personality & personal coloring) 3. Students’ selection of a pattern considering the Following: a. Purpose of garment b. Figure type c. Sewing ability d. Personal taste e. Time available

4. Students selection of fabric considering the following: a. Purpose b. Style of garment c. Cost d. Quality e. Sewing ability f. Personal coloring g. Figure type 5. Completion of a garment from one of the following design problems: a. Assemble a garment using components from at least two given patterns. b. Select a basic pattern and personalize it Using trims, notions, etc. c. Plan the recycling of an outdated article of clothing. B. Quizzes 1. Psychology of clothing a. Reasons for clothing b. Influences c. Personality d. Color e. Styles 2. Fashion a. Terms b. Figure types c. Patterns d. Sewing skills 3. Careers

VI. Suggested Materials

A. Personality Quiz B. Color Bibs - C. Pattern Catalogues - D. Fashion Periodicals E. Fabric Swatches F. Color Chips

G. Sewing Notions and Supplies H. Textbooks 1. Clothes and Your Appearance Louise A. Liddell Goodheart-Wilicox Co., Inc. (1988)