Westmoor High School Fashion Design and Construction 1 Syllabus 
                                               Fall 2019 - Ms. Cabarle 
        
       Course Description and Objectives: 
       Fashion Design and Construction 1 is an introductory course based on CTE Model Curriculum 
       Standards and Home Economics Careers and Technology Standards. Students will be able to create 
       sketches, designs, and construct articles of clothing. This course will provide a comprehensive 
       understanding of the elements and principles of fashion design as applied to textiles and fashion and 
       use them to evaluate their own designs as well as the designs of well-known designers.  This  course 
       will also explore manufactured and natural made textiles and their use in fashion as well as the 
       characteristics, production and maintenance of textiles. Students will explore the relationship between 
       American historical events and fashion styles. Each student will keep a portfolio of their designs, 
       sketches and written work.         
        
       Assessment Methods:         
           1. Written tests 
           2. Research slide presentations       
           3. Portfolio of original fashion designs and renderings 
           4. Elements and Principles of Design notebook 
           5. Textiles sample notebook 
           6. Instructor and self critique of garment construction 
        
       Course Units: 
       Unit 1: ​Introduction to Fashion                 
       Unit 2: ​Color Theory 
       Unit 3: Introduction to Garment Construction     
       Unit 4: Elements and Principles of Fashion Design      
       Unit 4: Garment Construction - Pajama Pants                   
       Unit 5: ​The Art of Fashion and Drawing Fashion Figures 
       Unit 6: ​Garment Construction - Messenger Bag 
       Unit 7: ​Textiles 
       Unit 8: ​Garment Construction - Zipper Project 
       Unit 9: ​Historical and Cultural Context  
       Unit 10:​Garment Construction - Student Choice Project 
       Unit 11: ​Designer Research Project 
       Unit 12:​Garment Construction -Student Choice Project 
        
       Expectations and Requirements - ​Students must: 
           ● Maintain notes, vocabulary, and handouts in Fashion Design Binder 
           ● Collaborate with classmates when necessary 
           ● Complete written work, projects and pass tests/quizzes 
           ● Bring supplies to class every day and participate in daily activities  
           ● Be able to self manage their time on projects 
           ● Mandatory end-of-the-year Fashion Show: Tentative date May 14th 3:00pm-4:00pm 
        
       Homework and Classwork Policy: 
       No work may be made up unless the student has an excused absence or if prior arrangements have been 
       made with the teacher. ​All work must be made up within a week of the absence​. ​No make-up work will be 
       accepted after this period. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain missed work.​ Late Work: ​Work that is 
       turned in ​one day late will be reduced by 10%​ and work turned in​ two days late will be reduced by 20%. ​After 
       the 2nd day there will be NO late work accepted. 
        
       Grading Policy: 
       Grading will be distributed using the following scale: 
       90% + = A     80%+ = B      70%+ = C     60%+ = D      Below 60% = F 
       Students grades will consist of the following: 
           ● Notes/Worksheets on each unit 
           ● Presentation/Project on assigned skills and/or Unit ​(major portion of grade) 
        
       Classroom Norms: 
           1. Respect classmates and teacher. Do not disrupt the learning process of others. 
           2. No eating allowed while working on projects  
           3. Be on time to class 
           4. Follow directions and ask questions 
           5. Clean up after yourself - leave your workspace clean 
       All other rules of Westmoor High School will be followed in this classroom. 
        
        
       Contact Information: You may contact me at tcabarle​@juhsd.net​ or via phone at 650-550-7415 
       Please complete and return by August 16, 2019 - I have read and understand the course syllabus. 
        
        
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