• Fashion Design

    The Fashion Design Program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with fashion design. This program of study includes designing clothing and accessories along with 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.

  • Successful completion of the program of study will fulfill requirements of the Business and Industry endorsement. Business Industries  

  • Course Information

    Courses below are not tied to grade levels.  Not all courses have a required prerequisite. 

    For more course information, click on the name of course.

    Level 1

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

    Business Professionals of America

    Level 2

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

    Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Fee may be required

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

    Business Professionals of America Distributive Education Clubs of America

    Level 3

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

    Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Fee may be required

    Level 4

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

    Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Distributive Education Clubs of America Transportation will be needed.