(a) General requirements. This course is for students in Grades 11 and 12. The practicum course is a paid or unpaid capstone experience for students participating in a coherent sequence of career and technical education courses in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster. Prerequisite: Fashion Design II and Fashion Design II Lab. Corequisite: Practicum in Fashion Design. This course must be taken concurrently with Practicum in Fashion Design and may not be taken as a stand-alone course. Students shall be awarded one credit for successful completion of this course. A student may repeat this course once for credit provided that the student is experiencing different aspects of the industry and demonstrating proficiency in additional and more advanced knowledge and skills.     
      (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 advanced technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an advanced technical understanding of the business aspects of fashion, with emphasis on promotion and retailing. Instruction may be delivered through lab-based classroom experiences or career preparation opportunities.       
        (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 a paid or unpaid, laboratory- or work-based application of previously studied knowledge and skills related to fashion design;                   (B) participate in training, education, or preparation for licensure, certification, or other relevant credentials to prepare for employment;                   (C) demonstrate professional standards and personal qualities needed to be employable such as self-discipline, self-worth, positive attitude, integrity, and commitment with increased fluency;                   (D) demonstrate use of personal information management, email, Internet, and industry programs for fashion, textiles, and apparel projects with increased fluency; and                   (E) employ planning and time-management skills and tools with increased fluency to enhance results and complete work tasks.         
        (2) The student implements advanced professional communications strategies. The student is expected to:                  (A) demonstrate verbal and non-verbal communication consistently in a clear, concise, and effective manner;                   (B) analyze, interpret, and effectively communicate information, data, and observations;                   (C) apply active listening skills to obtain and clarify information;                   (D) observe and interpret verbal and nonverbal cues and behaviors to enhance communication; and                   (E) exhibit public relations skills to maintain internal and external customer/client satisfaction.         
        (3) The student implements advanced problem-solving methods. The student is expected to employ critical-thinking skills with increased fluency both independently and in groups to solve problems and make decisions.       
        (4) The student understands and applies proper safety techniques in the workplace. The student is expected to:                  (A) demonstrate understanding of and consistently follow workplace safety rules and regulations; and                   (B) demonstrate procedures for reporting and handling accidents, safety, and security incidents.         
        (5) The student understands the professional, ethical, and legal responsibilities in fashion design. The student is expected to:                  (A) demonstrate a positive, productive work ethic by performing assigned tasks as directed;                   (B) practice ethical conduct related to interacting with others such as maintaining client confidentiality and privacy of sensitive content and providing proper credit for ideas;                   (C) employ ethical practices in promotional activities; and                   (D) comply with all applicable rules, laws, and regulations in a consistent manner.         
        (6) The student participates in a fashion design experience. The student is expected to:                  (A) conduct, document, and evaluate learning activities in a supervised fashion design experience;                   (B) compose a scenario plan for retail pricing, sales, inventory, and purchasing;                   (C) plan special fashion events such as fashion shows, trunk shows, retail shows, and educational events;                   (D) create product displays using the principles of design;                   (E) implement aspects of the fashion buying process such as preparing a buying plan, completing purchase orders, and processing invoices;                   (F) demonstrate growth of technical skill competencies;                   (G) evaluate strengths and weaknesses in technical skill proficiency; and                   (H) collect representative work samples.         
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §130.121 adopted to be effective August 28, 2017, 41 TexReg 614; amended to be effective January 31, 2018, 43 TexReg 464