Title: Fashion Careers I (19201-I)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
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Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Balancing Work and Family
  Analyze the meaning of work and the meaning of family.
  Compare how families affect work life and how work life affects families.
  Identify strategies for balancing work and family roles.
Applying Fabric Technology
  Identify natural, manufactured, and blended fibers.
  Identify woven, nonwoven, and knit fabrics.
  List the performance characteristics of textile fibers, yarns, and fabrics.
  Assess the effects of fiber, yarn, and fabric characteristics.
  Select the appropriate textile for a project.
  Identify industry methods for cleaning, pressing, and finishing textiles.
Demonstrating Fashion Design Skills
  Describe the elements and principles of design.
  Explain the components of the customer profile.
  Apply color theory to fashion design.
  Examine the options for fabric, drape, texture, and pattern on the consumer.
  Demonstrate design concepts, using fashion illustration techniques.
  Assess a design.
Using Apparel Production Techniques
  Identify equipment, tools, and supplies for apparel construction, alteration, and repair.
  Demonstrate measurement and fitting techniques.
  Demonstrate skills for alteration and repair of garments.
  Demonstrate construction skills.
  Identify draping, drafting, and flat patternmaking techniques.
  Demonstrate methods for pressing and finishing textiles and garments.
  Identify ethical considerations related to merchandising apparel and fashion products
  Describe the influence of marketing strategies for apparel and other textile products.
  Research specific trends in historical dress.
  Examine cost components.
  Examine aspects of fashion marketing and merchandising.
  Describe the consumer decision-making process.
  Describe marketing and merchandising techniques.
  Identify components of the marketing mix.
  Identify the roles and responsibilities in the career of the fashion buyer.
  Explain the requirements of financial planning.
Exploring Career Paths
  Identify careers in the fashion industry.
  Examine education and training requirements and opportunities for career paths in the fashion industry.
  Develop a personal career plan in the fashion industry.
  Examine the global nature of the fashion industry.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
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