WELCOME TOFASHION I

Ms. Diaferiokdiaferio@d155.org

WHO AM I?

• Graduated from Illinois State University• Live in Palatine• 6th year at South• 6th year volleyball coach• I LOVE to travel! And shopping of course

COURSE DESCRIPTION

• This course will introduce you to the world of Fashion.

• You will learn the skills necessary for decisions related to personal grooming and image with emphasis on clothing and textiles. 

• You will study trends in fashions as well as career opportunities.

• You will learn basic sewing skills by constructing clothing/clothing products.

COURSE CONTENT

• Unit 1: Values & Importance of Fashion• What are some of the influences on fashion

decisions?

• Unit 2: History of Fashion and Fashion Industry• What are some of the factors that influence fashion

history?• How does the fashion movement influence the

fashion industry?

• Unit 3: Elements and Principles of Design• How are the elements and principles used in fashion?

• Unit 4: Personal Image• What does fashion reveal about a person?

• Unit 5: Clothing Construction• What skills do I need to learn and apply in order to

complete a construction project?

COURSE OUTCOMES

At the end of this course, you will be able

to:• Apply a general understanding of fashion

terms, trades, and construction.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

• Meeting Schedule:• This course meets everyday 2nd period

• Materials:• Textbook: Clothing: Fashion, Fabrics, &

Construction (classroom set)• 3-Ring Binder or Folder• Everyday supplies (pen, paper, etc.)• Construction Project Supplies

• Class Set-up• Notes, Videos, Bookwork, Activities, Projects,

Construction Project(s), etc.

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES• Attendance

• Good attendance is necessary – this is a project based class. Only sewing construction projects completed in class will be graded!

• Tardies• Being on time is a life skill!

• Assignments• No credit will be awarded for late assignments

unless approved by the instructor• Remember if you are a Senior, you have the

opportunity to be exempt from the final exam

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES

• Make-up Work• Same # of days absent to hand in missed work• 1 week maximum to complete missed

tests/quizzes• No additional time for construction projects• Make-up work is YOUR responsibility

• Check for Make-up Work:1. In Folder2. WithTeacher

GRADING

• Your quarter and semester grades will be based on point accumulation of the following:• Daily Work/Participation• Assignments (in class and out of class)• Projects & Construction Project(s)• Presentations• Displays• Assessments

• Grades are online . . . It is your responsibility to log on and check periodically!

CLASSROOM PRINCIPLES

• Your role as students is to:• Contribute to a safe learning environment.• Practice life skills (organization, respect,

being on time, working together, etc.).• Build relationships based on trust.• Accept differences.• Learn.• Contribute, not dominate.• Have the mindset that anything is possible!

REMEMBER THE 3 R’s

• Respect

• Responsibility

• Ready to Learn

OTHER FACS COURSES

• Foods• Foods I & II• Commercial Foods• World Foods

• Adult Living• Child Care

• Child Development• Preschool Lab• Child Care Services

• Housing & Interior Design