Fashion & Interior Design II (2015): Grades 11, 12

Utilize activities of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America student organization as an integral component of course content and leadership development.

Create a professional student design portfolio.

Practice estimating, ordering, and pricing skills for client needs or individual projects.

Employ safety procedures for operating and caring for household equipment.

Prepare and modify a budget based upon client needs.

Research the skills, training and entrepreneurial opportunities relating to careers in textiles/fashion and housing/interiors.

Formulate procedures for starting an entrepreneurial business in textiles and interiors.

Identify and perform construction techniques for a variety of projects.

Evaluate product information and care of textiles, furnishings, technology, and equipment.

Select, design and construct items for others, including special populations.

Investigate the history and cultures of various design styles including architecture, interiors, furnishings and fashion styles.

Interpret terminology for reading blueprints, floor plans and patterns.

Describe job market changes that have resulted from scientific advancements and the increased use of technology in a global economy.

Access the career training and preparation requirements on textiles/fashion and housing/interiors option.

Create, present and critique design plans that address client needs.

Demonstrate work experience in the fashion and interiors industry.

Identify and compare performance standards of materials and textiles for fashion and interiors.

Evaluate marketing and promotional methods in fashion.

Demonstrate advance sewing machine procedures.

Execute skills related to specialty equipment procedures (e.g., sergers, embroidery machines, etc.).

Apply knowledge of advanced pattern layouts and cutting for textile items.

Construct advanced clothing projects.

Design floor plans and visual presentations using technological resources.

Practice computer aided drafting design and space planning skills as required for industry standards.

Illustrate advanced use of elements and principles of design in various projects.

Apply math, science, communication skills, problem solving and decision making within technical content.

Demonstrate employability and social skills relevant to the career cluster.