Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
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1 ) Determine factors that influence consumer decision-making practices for individual and family clothing choices throughout the life span. Examples: age, gender, career, special needs, quality, fashion styles and trends, economics, climate, care requirements |
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2 ) Interpret laws and regulations regarding the apparel and textile industries. |
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3 ) Determine various sources for acquiring clothing to meet individual and family needs across the life span. Examples: shopping mall; tailor or dressmaker shop; online, catalog, or television network sales |
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4 ) Analyze the impact of consumer information and advertising for the clothing industry. |
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5 ) Describe benefits of a well-planned wardrobe. |
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6 ) Determine how clothing satisfies certain physical, psychological, and social needs. |
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7 ) Assess the cost of constructing, manufacturing, altering, or repairing textile products. |
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8 ) Determine factors that influence the evolution of fashion. Examples: original clothing, fabrics, early civilizations, politics, religion, technology |
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9 ) Compare styles of clothing and types of fashion throughout history. Examples: styles of clothing—dresses, shirts, skirts, pants, jackets, coats - types of fashion—classic, fad, retro, vintage |
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10 ) Describe features and styles of garments developed in the apparel industry, including styles of dresses, shirts, skirts, pants, coats, jackets, necklines, collars and sleeves. |
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11 ) Describe the fashion designer's role in the apparel industry. |
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12 ) Interpret the effects of color on design and personal selection of clothing. |
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13 ) Explain elements and principles of design used to choose and create apparel. Examples: line, shape, space, texture, pattern, balance |
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14 ) Compare natural and manufactured fibers used in clothing. |
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15 ) Describe procedures for care of clothing and accessories. Examples: laundry, stain removal, storage of clothing and accessories |
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16 ) Practice safe use of equipment for constructing clothing and accessories. |
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17 ) Demonstrate skills for producing, altering, and repairing a garment. |
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18 ) Evaluate a variety of methods for recycling and redesigning apparel. |
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19 ) Analyze the impact of technology for the apparel and textile industry. |
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20 ) Distinguish career options and entrepreneurial opportunities in the apparel and textile industry. |