Apparel, Fashion and Textiles
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Course Description: Fashion and Apparel I involves students in critical thinking through fashion, consumer awareness, clothing selection and care, garment construction, technology, and careers. The skills and techniques that are developed through hands-on application can be applied to many careers in today’s society. (18 weeks of instruction)
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Course Description: Fashion and Apparel II is designed for the student who has strong interest in textiles or fashion. Students explore various fashion related careers while constructing fashion projects using more advanced techniques. Students study textiles, fashion history, fibers, fit, and pattern selections, and learn how to evaluate ready to wear. (18 weeks of instruction)
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An exhibit of American fashion from 1740 to 1895 located at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC.
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How might visual artists use music as a tool for inspiration, and how might sound be reflected through art? This assignment reinforces the elements and principles of design.
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Items that can be made by teens, many as a beginner project to give first hand experience to using the sewing machine, tools and learning sewing terminology.
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