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• Describe careers in the fashion and design industry. • Classify careers from entry to professional level. • Explore entrepreneurship opportunities in the design industry. • Research and present information on design careers, including the responsibilities, employment opportunities, and education/training requirements. • Identify the basic components of Internet marketing. • Define and illustrate the elements of design • Create a color wheel • Recognize basic color schemes • Research the psychology of color • Define and illustrate the principles of design • Describe why communication is the basis of all relationships • Distinguish between non-assertive, assertive, and aggressive communication • Demonstrate communication skills that promote positive relationships in the work place • Practice active-listening skills • Utilize conflict-resolutions skills • Exhibit work expectations of an employer in the design industry • Identify and select the appropriate tools and equipment. • Demonstrate the proper and safe use of tools and equipment. • Practice care and maintenance of equipment. • Identify a variety of fabrics through tactile activities. • Compare and contrast natural and synthetic fabrics. • Recognize types of fabric construction. • Identify fabrics appropriate for various purposes. • Identify roles and responsibilities of members and professional service organizations, including career and technical student organizations. • Identify and explain the purpose of sewing machine parts. • Demonstrate math skills as they relate to sewing. • Demonstrate the threading of the sewing machine. • Demonstrate straight stitching. • Identify and demonstrate various stitches. • Interpret written instructions and construct a basic sewing project. • Identify technology utilized in the design field. • Analyze technology trends impacting the design industry. • Utilize technology to construct a sewing project. • Explain the impact of trends and social climate on fashion styles. • Identify appropriate clothing styles for various events. • Identify factors that impact clothing costs. • Demonstrate the procedure for recording accurate body measurements. • Analyze proper fit. • Select materials and supplies for fashion projects. • Calculate the costs of a given fashion project. • Interpret written directions for constructing a fashion project. • Apply math skills and construct a fashion project. • Identify steps of the decisions-making process. • Describe the difference between a need and a want. • Explain how values and goals affect decisions. • Identify and utilize the planning process. • Develop a personal-growth project. • Explain the impact of political and social climates on decorating styles. • Define green design. • Research eco-friendly design products. • Examine the positive and negative impact that a design product has on the environment. • Redesign an item into another useful product. • Identify the characteristics of furnishing styles. • Identify factors that impact furnishing choices. • Apply the principles and elements of the design in selecting an interior design project. • Interpret written directions for assembling/constructing an interior project. • Apply math skills and construct interior design project. • Apply the principles and elements of design in selecting an interior design project. • Work cooperatively as a group member to achieve organizational goals. • Demonstrate leadership roles and organizational responsibilities. • Exhibit work expectations of an employer in the design industry. • Apply math, reading, science, and critical thinking skills as they relate to the design industry. • Identify steps of the decision-making process. • Distinguish between a need and a want. • Explain how values and goals affect decisions. • Identify and utilize the planning process. • Develop a personal growth project. • Identify personal talents and abilities that can contribute to self-esteem and success in the workplace. • Practice employability skills. • Practice a positive work ethic and identify negative work ethics. • Exhibit work expectations of an employer in the design industry. • Demonstrate communication skills that promote positive relationships in the workplace. • Research and present information on a design career to include roles and responsibilities, employment opportunities, and requirements for education and training.

UNIT ONE: Introduction to Fashion and Interior Design
UNIT TWO: Building Basic Skills for the Design Industry
UNIT THREE: Tools of the Trade
UNIT FOUR: Sewing and Technology
UNIT FIVE: Clothing
Midtem Exam
UNIT SIX: Fashion Design Projec
UNIT SEVEN: Interior and Environmental Design
UNIT EIGHT: Considering Interior Design
UNIT NINE: Interior Design Project
UNIT TEN: Presenting as a Professional
Final Exam

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