Course Key:  40380Q
SEMESTER
Course Name:  Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications
Credit: 1
Grade: 7 - 10

Required Prerequisite(s): None

Certification(s): N/A

Students will be expected to develop an understanding of the various and multifaceted career opportunities related to the arts, audio/video technology, and communications career cluster. During this course, students will examine a wide range of concepts including copyright, safety and technology, photography, principles of design, audio video production, animation, and fashion design.

Course Key:  553101
FULL YEAR
Course Name:  Fashion Design I
Credit: 1
Grade: 11 - 12

Required Prerequisite(s): None

Certification(s): N/A

In this course, students will be introduced to the exciting world of the fashion industry. Course content includes garment styles, history of costume, textiles, elements and principles of design, fashion designers, sketching, clothing construction, retail, merchandising, promotion, and careers in the fashion industry.

Course Key:  55500Q
SEMESTER
Course Name:  Entrepreneurship
Credit: 1
Grade: 11 - 12

Required Prerequisite(s): None

Certification(s): N/A

This course provides an overview of the process involved in starting a business and explores the resources available to help business owners in their venture. The primary focus of the course is to help students understand the process of analyzing a business opportunity, preparing a business plan, determining feasibility of an idea using research, understanding financial reports, and developing a plan to organize and promote the business along with its products and services.

Course Key:  553151
FULL YEAR
Course Name:  Fashion Design II + Lab
Credit: 2
Grade:  - 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Fashion Design I

Certification(s): N/A

In this course, students will build upon the skills and knowledge acquired in Fashion Design I. Content consists of draping, flat pattern, and advanced construction methods. Students will design, construct, and market their own clothing collection. Fashion merchandising, business concepts, portfolio development, guest speakers, and field trips are integral parts of this course. The year culminates with the production of a fashion show featuring student designs.

Course Key:  553801
FULL YEAR
Course Name:  Career Preparation for Programs of Study
Credit: 3
Grade: 11 - 12

Required Prerequisite(s): 16 years of age

Certification(s): N/A

This course provides opportunities for students to participate in a work-based learning experience that combines classroom instruction with paid business and industry employment experiences. Classroom experiences include: job acquisition, career progression, financial success, business/entrepreneurial applications, occupational safety and health, and relevant news topics. Professional portfolios will be created with material supporting an educational/career plan for the future.Students will earn 3.0 credits for successful completion of this course which includes one class period per school day on campus and two class periods per school day allocated for early release for off campus work experience.