High School - Fashion and Interior Design
Course Descriptions - Design
FASHION DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
Course Description: Explore the art of fashion design and focus on its powerful influence on you. We will study design, style, color, construction techniques and fabrics. Find out how technology has influenced the fashion industry. Discover the designer in you and use basic elements of design and construction to create your own fashion wear and accessories. You will also investigate career options in the field of fashion.
Essential Questions
- How does history and environment influence fashion design?
- How does studying the art of fashion promote the development of creative, perceptual, expressive, and analytical skills?
- How is the art of fashion and beauty portrayed in various cultures and societies?
- How does the media and the merchandising of fashion influence self image, clothing and product selection, and fashion trends?
- How can you recognize quality in fashion wear?
- What talents, skills, and education are necessary to pursue a career in fashion?
INTERIOR DESIGN I
Course Description: Explore the field of Interior Design and learn how to use space, color, and design to create beautiful environments. Through the use of computerized design programs and traditional design techniques, plan and decorate your own rooms and enjoy your creative side. Have fun, be creative, and find out if this is a career option for you.
This course meets for a half year, 6 out of 7 blocks per rotation. Students taking this course also take Fashion Design for the other half of the year. Five credits are given for both courses (2.5 each).
Essential Questions
- How can creativity be developed?
- How is creativity important for personal development and fulfillment?
- How do we create an environment that is well designed, functional, comfortable, aesthetically pleasing?