(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:
    (A) participate in training, education, or certification for employment;
    (B) demonstrate positive work behaviors and personal qualities needed to be employable;
    (C) demonstrate skills related to seeking and applying for employment; and
    (D) create a career portfolio to document work samples.
  (2) The student applies academic knowledge and skills in fashion, textile, and apparel projects. The student is expected to:
    (A) apply English language arts knowledge by demonstrating skills such as correct use of content, technical concepts, vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, and terminology to write and edit a variety of documents; and
    (B) apply mathematics knowledge and skills such as using whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and knowledge of arithmetic operations.
  (3) The student applies professional communications strategies. The student is expected to:
    (A) adapt language for audience, purpose, situation, and intent;
    (B) organize oral and written information;
    (C) interpret and communicate information, data, and observations;
    (D) deliver formal and informal presentations;
    (E) apply active listening skills;
    (F) communicate with diverse individuals; and
    (G) exhibit public relations skills.
  (4) The student understands and examines problem-solving methods. The student is expected to:
    (A) employ critical-thinking skills independently and in groups; and
    (B) employ interpersonal skills in groups to solve problems.
  (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:
    (A) compare fashion history relative to current fashions trends; and
    (B) evaluate how historical events and attitudes influence fashion trends.
  (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:
    (A) employ leadership skills;
    (B) apply characteristics of effective working relationships;
    (C) participate in groups; and
    (D) employ mentoring skills.
  (9) The student applies ethical decision making with laws regarding use of technology in fashion, textiles, and apparel. The student is expected to:
    (A) exhibit ethical conduct such as maintaining client confidentiality and privacy of sensitive content and providing proper credit for ideas;
    (B) apply copyright laws; and
    (C) evaluate fashion industry influences on society.
  (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:
    (A) analyze prominent fashion publications; and
    (B) analyze trends using the fashion cycle.
  (12) The student analyzes fiber and textile characteristics. The student is expected to:
    (A) identify fibers and textiles;
    (B) evaluate water resistance, heat sensitivity, and colorfastness of various textiles;
    (C) evaluate textile products as to suitability for varied apparel uses; and
    (D) distinguish textile selvage and grain line.
  (13) The student selects proper care and maintenance practices for apparel. The student is expected to:
    (A) use appropriate care procedures for textile products; and
    (B) use appropriate care procedures for apparel products.
  (14) The student applies skills related to commercial care of clothing. The student is expected to:
    (A) demonstrate safety and sanitary procedures while laundering, pressing, or dry cleaning; and
    (B) demonstrate pressing procedures.
  (15) The student analyzes the apparel production process from design concept to finished product. The student is expected to:
    (A) identify and describe equipment needed for the apparel production process; and
    (B) outline the apparel construction process.
  (16) The student applies knowledge of fibers, fabrics, and design when evaluating and designing textile products. The student is expected to:
    (A) identify characteristics and properties of natural and manufactured fibers;
    (B) describe methods of textile production; and
    (C) assess the effects of various environmental conditions on textiles.
  (17) The student demonstrates effective repair and alteration techniques. The student is expected to:
    (A) use appropriate measurement tools and measurement units;
    (B) demonstrate appropriate use, selection, and care of equipment, tools, and notions;
    (C) apply design principles and elements when altering apparel;
    (D) apply safety procedures while operating equipment; and
    (E) determine apparel design and alterations to accommodate individuals with special needs.
  (18) The student demonstrates effective construction techniques. The student is expected to:
    (A) apply principles of quality apparel construction;
    (B) apply design principles and elements when designing and constructing apparel;
    (C) apply appropriate construction and pressing techniques in apparel and textile construction; and
    (D) describe pattern parts and terminology.

Source Note: The provisions of this §130.103 adopted to be effective August 28, 2017, 40 TexReg 6601