(a) General requirements. This course is recommended for students in Grades 10-12. Recommended prerequisite: Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications. Corequisite: Fashion Design I. This class must be taken concurrently with Fashion Design I and may not be taken as a stand-alone course. Districts are encouraged to offer this lab in a consecutive block with Fashion Design I to allow students sufficient time to master the content of both courses. Students shall be awarded one credit for successful completion of this course.
(b) Introduction.
(1) Career and technical education instruction provides content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills for students to further their education and succeed in current or emerging professions.
(2) The Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster focuses on careers in designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content, including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services.
(3) Careers in fashion span all aspects of the textile and apparel industries. Within this context, in addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the fashion industry with an emphasis on design and construction.
(4) Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
(5) Statements that contain the word "including" reference content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase "such as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.
(c) Knowledge and skills.
(1) The student demonstrates professional standards/employability skills as required by business and industry. The student is expected to:
(2) The student applies academic knowledge and skills in fashion, textile, and apparel projects. The student is expected to:
(3) The student applies professional communications strategies. The student is expected to:
(4) The student understands and examines problem-solving methods. The student is expected to:
(5) The student applies technology applications. The student is expected to use personal information management, email, Internet, and industry programs for fashion, textiles, and apparel projects.
(6) The student analyzes the history of the fashion, textiles, and apparel field. The student is expected to:
(7) The student applies safety regulations. The student is expected to implement personal and workplace safety rules and procedures.
(8) The student applies leadership characteristics in classroom and professional settings. The student is expected to:
(9) The student applies ethical decision making with laws regarding use of technology in fashion, textiles, and apparel. The student is expected to:
(10) The student applies technical skills for efficiency. The student is expected to employ planning and time-management skills to complete work tasks.
(11) The student analyzes the nature of fashion. The student is expected to:
(12) The student analyzes fiber and textile characteristics. The student is expected to:
(13) The student selects proper care and maintenance practices for apparel. The student is expected to:
(14) The student applies skills related to commercial care of clothing. The student is expected to:
(15) The student analyzes the apparel production process from design concept to finished product. The student is expected to:
(16) The student applies knowledge of fibers, fabrics, and design when evaluating and designing textile products. The student is expected to:
(17) The student demonstrates effective repair and alteration techniques. The student is expected to:
(18) The student demonstrates effective construction techniques. The student is expected to:
Source Note: The provisions of this §130.103 adopted to be effective August 28, 2017, 40 TexReg 6601