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BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS Bloomfield, NJ 07003 Curriculum Guide Fashion Design Grades 9-12 Prepared by: Anna Marie Natale Salvatore Goncalves, Superintendent of Schools Jaynellen Behre-Jenkins, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Joanne Decker, Director of Technology Conforms to New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards Board Approved: November 11, 2014 Fashion Design Grades 9 - 12 Curriculum Guide Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Texts and resources 3. UBD Course Outline 4. Unit 1: Clothes and Fashion 5. Unit 2: The Apparel Industries 6. Unit 3: Textiles - the ‘Science’ of Apparel 7. Unit 4: Design - The ‘Art’ of Apparel 8. Unit 5: Smart Consumers of Clothing 9. Unit 6: Apparel Industry Careers Fashion Design Grades 9 - 12 Curriculum Guide Introduction 2.5 Credits Semester Class No Prerequisites Fashion Studies and Design takes the student behind the scenes of the exciting and glamorous world of fashion providing an insider’s view of the numerous and diverse businesses that have developed to support the fashion/ apparel industry. Students will gain their fashion industry knowledge through reading, guided research, hands on activities and industry expert opportunities, and class trips. Students will learn that the fashion industry is ever changing due to new technology and fashion innovations for the future. Topics covered include ‘then and now’ fashion history; how the industry developed; how to speak fashion from business jargon to clothing construction and garment styles; science of fabrics and textiles; color and the elements and principles of design; and planning your smart shopper wardrobe. Students will be involved with simple fashion sketching and clothing design; fabric design; weaving, clothing makeover; accessory design; and, a personalized portfolio of clothes and accessories based on color, style and design self-analysis are just a few of the creative hands on activities designed to reinforce and extend the core fashion concepts. In addition, direct access to local and global industry experts will afford career minded students opportunities to observe/participate either remotely or first hand in fashion industry events such as Fashion Week, FIT Open House and Metropolitan Museum of Art Fashion Exhibits that host annual events. By leveraging integrated technologies (computers, fashion and design software, the Internet and international media) it is intended for the students to gain a 21st century global perspective of the Fashion Industry, the relevance to them as a consumer as well as the diverse career opportunities. Fashion Design Grades 9 - 12 Curriculum Guide Adopted Texts Fashion!, Mary G. Wolfe. The Goodheart-Willcox Co. Inc., Tinley Park, IL Fashion! Student Activity Work Book Fashion! Teacher’s Resource Guide Additional Resources BHS Media Center Reference and Fashion periodicals and Books, Software, DVD, and Misc. Materials Internet Sites of Interest: Fashion Group International- fgi.com Fashion Institute of Technology - fit.com fashionweek.com lippetaylor.com historychannel.com tlc.com wwd.com adage.com prweek.com national textile association – national textile.org cotton.com dupont.com mccall.com vogue.com woolite.us Polyvore.com International fashion groups.com of the various cities fashionweek.com Support Materials Fashion DVD’s, shows, videos - Including but not limited to: “Why We Wear Clothes” DVD “100 Years of Fashion” DVD “All About Color” DVD “Design, The Elements” DVD “Design, The Principles” DVD “Fabrics Then & Now” DVD “Confessions of a Fashion Designer” DVD “Fashion, Textiles, and Careers” DVD Speakers/Trips NYC Fashion Experts and Industry Executives The Design Center; The Fashion Center Garment District Class trips Bloomfield Public Schools Understanding by Design Unit Template Title of Unit Unit 1/Introduction to Clothes and Fashion Grade Level 9-12 Curriculum Area Fashion Design Time Frame 10 Days Developed By Anna Marie Natale Desired Results (Stage 1) Established Goals 9.1.12.A.1 All Students will explain how clothing meets certain physical, psychological and social needs. 9.1.12.B.1 All students will determine how values attitudes, conformity, individuality and personality affect clothing selection. 9.1.12.C.5 All students will become familiar with the concept of fashion trends and cycles and the social and economic influences. 9.1.12.D.1 All students will use correct vocabulary to discuss fashion and clothing and the methods of clothing construction. 9.1.12.E.1 All students will be able to define and describe garment styles, and utilize sketch pads and/or computer to create simple garment designs. 9.1.12.F.2 All students will be well versed in current trends and events in the fashion and design industry. 9.3. A.B.C. All students will explore and become aware of various career opportunities. Primary Interdisciplinary Connections 3.1 Reading All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension. G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text 3.2 Writing All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. B. Writing as a Product (resulting in a formal product or publication 6.1 U.S. History: America in the World. All students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think analytically about how past and present interactions of people, cultures, and the environment shape the American heritage. Such knowledge and skills enable students to make informed decisions that reflect fundamental rights and core democratic values as productive citizens in local, national, and global communities. B. Geography, People, and the Environment 8.1 Educational Technology: All students will use digital tools to access, manage, evaluate, and synthesize information in order to solve problems individually and collaboratively and to create and communicate knowledge. A. Technology Operations and Concepts The use of technology and digital tools requires knowledge and appropriate use of operations and related applications. D. Digital Citizenship Technological advancements create societal concerns regarding the practice of safe, legal, and ethical behaviors. 8.1.12.D.2 Demonstrate appropriate use of copyrights as well as fair use and Creative Commons guidelines. E. Research and Information Literacy Effective use of digital tools assists in gathering and managing information. F. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision-Making Information accessed through the use of digital tools assists in generating solutions and making decisions. 21st Century Interdisciplinary Themes: __x__ Global Awareness _____ Financial, economic, business, and entrepreneurial literacy _____ Civic Literacy _____ Health Literacy Transfer Students will be able to independently use their learning to… Utilize integrated technologies to gain a 21st century global perspective of the life and career skills in the Fashion Industry, and how it relates to them as a consumer. And the opportunity to explore diverse career opportunities in the fashion industry today. Meaning Understandings Essential Questions Students will understand that… Students will keep considering… EQ. 1. How are clothing choices affected by values, attitudes, & U1: There are numerous reasons why people wear clothing. personality? U2: Styles come and go, but fashion remains in some form. EQ. 2. What is the guiding force behind styles and fashion and in what U3. Garments are comprised of many parts and designs. ways does it evolve? EQ. 3. What are some ways garments are constructed and what parts make up a garment? Acquisition Knowledge Skills Students will know… Students will be able to… Reason people wear clothes Explain how clothing meets certain physical, psychological and social needs The influences of clothing selection Discuss how values, attitudes, and personality affect clothing selection History of fashion Describe the evolution of fashion, the “Then & Now” Fashion trends and cycles Discuss the concept of fashion trends and cycles and how cycles occur Social & economic Influences Discuss how current events influences fashion and the overall economic environment Fashion business terms Define and understand various fashion terms common in the fashion industry. Clothing Construction terms Understand the methods and common terms for clothing construction. Garment styles and parts Define and describe garment styles & parts. Sketching or computer garment design Create a sketch on paper or computer generated garment design. Fashion and design today Discuss current trends and events in the fashion and design industry Career opportunities In Fashion & Design Identify career opportunities associated with chapter topics Evidence (Stage 2) Checks for Alignment Evaluation Criteria Assessment Evidence Performance is judged in terms of… Bloom’s Taxonomy: Transfer Task(s) Knowledge Learning objectives Formative: Comprehension L 1-6 Do now questions presented daily on the board with required written Application responses, followed by discussion and Q. & A. Analysis Student activity worksheets Synthesis Teacher lead discussions on unit materials Evaluation Rubric Summative: Assessments will include classroom assignments, participation evaluations and rubrics, homework, tests, quizzes, and project. Learning objectives Bloom’s Taxonomy: Other Evidence L 1-6 Knowledge Formative: Comprehension Periodic questions Application