Fashion and Textiles Careers I, II, III
updated September 2005

Grade Levels: Suggested for grades 11 & 12
DOE Code: 5420
Length of Course: Two-semester course; one, two or three years
CIP code: 50.0407
Credits:  Two or three credits per semester or one to two credits per trimester for schools on trimester schedules APC funding level: $375 per credit
Prerequisites:  Orientation to Life and Careers; Fashion and Textiles Foundations, Entrepreneurship and Marketing courses; a 4-year course plan that identifies this career pathway
CIP code: 19.0902
APC funding level: $300 per credit


COURSE DESCRIPTION
FASHION AND TEXTILES CAREERS prepares students for occupations and higher education programs of study related to the entire spectrum of the career clusters that encompass careers in fashion, apparel, and other textiles management, production, and services. Instruction and laboratory experiences may include commercial applications of principles of design, production, and selection of apparel and textile products; product research, development, and testing; demonstration and instruction of related tools and equipment; and commercial maintenance of apparel and textile products. Intensive laboratory experiences with commercial applications are a required component of this course of study.  Work‑based experiences in the fashion and textiles industry are strongly encouraged and are required for students who take this course for a third year.

 

This course is a core component of four-year career plans for the career clusters of Personal & Commercial Services; Manufacturing & Processing; and Art, A/V Technology & Communications.  It is recommended for students with interests in apparel, textiles, and fashion career pathways and provides the foundation for study in higher education that leads to related careers.
  • Two-semester course, two or three credits per semester; one, two, or three years
  • An elective (Career Acacemic Sequence) and directed elective course for Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors, and Core 40 with Technical Honors Diplomas
  • Counts toward the 8-10 Career-Technical credits required for Core 40 with Technical Honors Diplomas
  • Counts toward Career Academic Sequence and Flex Credit requirements for the General Diploma
  • Content standards and competencies are defined.
  • Indiana Academic Standards for English/Language Arts and Mathematics and National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences have been integrated into this course.
  • This course generates state vocational funding for schools with approved programs.
  • If an articulation agreement is in effect, the student may receive credit form a post-secondary institution.

ACADEMIC CONTENT STANDARDS

updated September 2005
The following measurable exit standards define what students should know and be able to do at the end of the course. Academic standards do not define a specific sequence for teaching and learning. While all content standards and competencies should be addressed in some way, teaching order and areas of emphasis will vary according to local needs. This checklist format facilitates use by teachers and/or students for planning and reflecting on achievement of competencies.
 
 
Standard 1:  Students will analyze career paths within textiles and apparel design industries.
___ FTC-1.1 Determine the roles and responsibilities of individuals engaged in textiles and apparel careers.
___ FTC-1.2 Explore opportunities for employment and entrepreneurial endeavors.
___ FTC-1.3 Examine education and training requirements and opportunities for career paths in textiles and apparel services.
___ FTC-1.4 Examine the impact of textiles and apparel occupations on local, state, national, and global economies.
Standard 2:  Students will evaluate fiber and textiles materials.
___ FTC-2.1 Select appropriate terminology for identifying, comparing, and analyzing common generic textiles fibers.
___ FTC-2.2 Determine performance characteristics of fiber and textiles.
___ FTC-2.3 Review textiles legislation, standards, and labeling in the global economy.
___ FTC-2.4 Assess effects of textiles characteristics on design, construction, care, use, and maintenance of products.
___ FTC-2.5 Select appropriate procedures for care of textile products. Examine effects of self-esteem and self-image on family relationships, community service, success in the workplace, and personal fulfillment.
Standard 3:  Students will demonstrate apparel and textiles design skills.
___ FTC-3.1 Examine the ways in which fabric, texture, and pattern can affect visual appearance.
___ FTC-3.2 Apply color schemes and color theory to develop and enhance visual effects.
___ FTC-3.3 Utilize elements and principles of design in designing, constructing, and/or altering textile products.
___ FTC-3.4 Demonstrate design concepts with material or computer, using draping and/or flat pattern making techniques.
___ FTC-3.5 Implement design that takes into consideration ecological, environmental, sociological, psychological, technical, and economic trends and issues.
___ FTC-3.6 Apply elements and principles of design to assist consumers and businesses in making decisions.
___ FTC-3.7 Demonstrate ability to use technology for fashion design.
Standard 4:  Students will demonstrate skills needed to produce, alter, or repair textiles products and apparel.
___ FTC-4.1 Use a variety of equipment, tools, and supplies for apparel and textiles construction, alteration, and repair.
___ FTC-4.2 Examine production processes for creating fibers, yarn, woven, and knit fabrics, and non-woven textile products.
___ FTC-4.3 Use appropriate industry materials for cleaning, pressing, and finishing textiles products.
___ FTC-4.4 Explore current technology and trends that facilitate design and production of textiles products and apparel.
___ FTC-4.5 Demonstrate basic skills for producing and altering textile products and apparel.
Standard 5:  Students will evaluate elements of textiles and apparel merchandising.
___ FTC-5.1 Identify marketing strategies for apparel and textile products.
___ FTC-5.2 Assess the cost of constructing, manufacturing, altering, or repairing textile products.
___ FTC-5.3 Assess ethical considerations for merchandising apparel and textiles products.
___ FTC-5.4 Identify external factors that influence merchandising.
___ FTC-5.5 Critique varied methods for promoting apparel and textile products.
___ FTC-5.6 Select research methods, including forecasting techniques for marketing apparel and textile products.
Standard 6:  Students will evaluate the components of customer service.
___ FTC-6.1 Assess factors that contribute to quality customer relations.
___ FTC-6.2 Assess the impact of cultural diversity as a factor in customer relations.
___ FTC-6.3 Determine the skills necessary for quality customer service.
___ FTC-6.4 Determine solutions to address customer concerns.
Standard 7:  Students will demonstrate general operational procedures required for business profitability and career success.
___ FTC-7.1 Examine legislation, regulations, and public policy affecting the textiles and apparel industry.
___ FTC-7.2 Examine personal and employer responsibilities and liabilities regarding industry-related safety, security, and environmental factors.
___ FTC-7.3 Examine the effects of security and inventory control strategies, cash and credit transaction methods, laws, and worksite policies, on loss prevention and store profit.
___ FTC-7.4 Demonstrate procedures for reporting and handling accidents, safety and security incidents.
___ FTC-7.5 Examine operational costs such as mark ups, mark down, cash flow, and other factors affecting profit.
___ FTC-7.6 Demonstrate knowledge of the arts, of various resources, and cultural impact upon the textiles and apparel industry.