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Credit: 1.00
Course Preface
Core Code: 37-01-00-00-060
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Course Description
The Fashion Merchandising course is an introductory course that teaches the concepts of entry-level business and fashion fundamentals. The following list of skill standards prepares the student in fashion merchandising with the fundamentals of: Basic Fashion and Business Concepts: textile fibers and yarns, garment styles and parts, retail merchandise categories, designing and producing apparel, retail business fundamentals, and fashion promotion. Students taking marketing classes should have the opportunity to participate in the DECA organization (Student Marketing Leadership Association). DECA related activities and curriculum can be used as an approved part of all marketing classes.


Core Standards of the Course

Standard 08.0101-01
Students will understand why people choose certain clothes. (Ch. 1)

Performance Objective PO-01
List jobs or activities for which uniforms are worn and explain their importance.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the reasons why people wear certain clothes by listing five jobs or activities for which uniforms are worn, describing how each uniform looks, and explain the meanings or special importance conveyed by the uniform.

Performance Objective PO-02
Cut out, mount, and describe clothing worn today.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of how values, attitudes, individuality and personality affect clothing choice by cutting out and mounting four pictures of clothing that are worn today, and writing a short description of what the clothing might indicate.

Objective 08.0101-0101
Identify five reasons why people wear clothes.

Objective 08.0101-0102
Analyze how clothing satisfies certain physical, psychological, and social needs.

Objective 08.0101-0103
Compare how values, attitudes, conformity, individuality, and personality affect clothing selections.

Objective 08.0101-0104
Identify the social, economic, and political influences on fashion.

Standard 08.0101-02
Students will understand basic fashion terminology. (Ch. 2)

Performance Objective PO-03
Demonstrate knowledge of clothing terms.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of fads, classics, and high fashion by cutting out and mounting a picture of clothing that represents each.

Objective 08.0101-0201
Define the following terms: fashion, apparel, garment, fashion trend, silhouette, high fashion, avant-garde, fad, craze, classic, wardrobe, and accessories.

Objective 08.0101-0202
Define the following terms for clothing construction: fit, fitted garment, seams, dart, bodice, draped, tailored, composite.

Objective 08.0101-0203
Define the following clothing business terms: haute couture, couturier, copies, knock-offs, and ready-to-wear.

Standard 08.0101-03
Students will understand basic garment styles and clothing parts. (Ch. 3)

Performance Objective PO-04
Identify garment style and parts of a historical costume.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of basic clothing styles by finding a picture of a historical costume and identifying the garment style and clothing parts.

Objective 08.0101-0301
Find and identify a sample for each of the following basic dress styles: sheath, shift, A-line, tent, empire, princess, blouson, shirtwaist, coatdress, asymmetrical.

Objective 08.0101-0302
Identify four basic dress styles.

Objective 08.0101-0303
Identify four basic neckline styles.

Objective 08.0101-0304
Identify four basic collar styles.

Objective 08.0101-0305
Identify four basic jacket styles.

Objective 08.0101-0306
Identify four basic sleeve styles.

Objective 08.0101-0307
Identify four basic skirt styles.

Objective 08.0101-0308
Identify four basic pant styles.

Objective 08.0101-0309
Identify four basic coat styles.

Standard 08.0101-04
Students will understand the development of fashion and the fashion industry. (Ch. 4)

Performance Objective PO-05
Complete a one-page summary of an article from a trade publication
The student will demonstrate knowledge the fashion industry by locating an example of a current fashion industry trade publication, and writing a one-page summary of one of the articles in that issue.

Objective 08.0101-0401
Identify three factors that contributed to the development of the apparel industry.

Objective 08.0101-0402
Identify and describe four of the major trade publications in the fashion industry.

Objective 08.0101-0403
Identify five fashion designers and their contributions to fashion from France, United States, Italy, and other areas around the world.

Objective 08.0101-0404
Identify four fashion Awards.

Standard 08.0101-05
Students will have a basic understanding of the textile industry. (Ch. 5)

Performance Objective PO-06
Create a six-color board.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the textile industry by creating a six-color sample of a color board for the current fashion season, and identifying reasons or influences for each color.

Objective 08.0101-0501
List the four main steps in the production of finished fabrics.

Objective 08.0101-0502
Identify the process of yarn production, fabric manufacturing, and fabric finishing.

Objective 08.0101-0503
Describe how new color trends and fashion trends begin and are marketed.

Objective 08.0101-0504
Describe the future of textiles and new technology.

Objective 08.0101-0505
List three types of patterns that are available to the home sewer.

Standard 08.0101-06
Students will understand the basics of how apparel is produced. (Ch. 6)

Performance Objective PO-07
Demonstrate knowledge of design influence and methods of production.
The student will demonstrate understanding of the sources of inspiration in the designing and manufacturing process of apparel by clipping pictures of two different garments from a current fashion magazine or clothing catalog and mounting them. For each clipping, they will identify the design influence and possible methods used in the production of the garment.

Objective 08.0101-0601
Define the following terms: CAD, CAM, CIM, contractor, costing, ford, joint venture, laser, marker, merchandising, modular production, offshore production, piecework system, Quick Response, quotas, sample, sampling, stylist, tailor system, unit production system.

Objective 08.0101-0602
Describe the factory production process.

Objective 08.0101-0603
Identify the steps in merchandise planning.

Objective 08.0101-0604
List the four seasons that are used in the production of apparel.

Objective 08.0101-0605
List four sources of inspiration in the designing process.

Objective 08.0101-0606
Compare overseas production to domestic production.

Standard 08.0101-07
Students will understand fashion promotion and retailing. (Ch. 7)

Performance Objective PO-08
Prepare a report on a store.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of retail establishments by preparing a repot on a store of their choice. They will identify the store type, store location, type of merchandise carried, branding policies, price and quality policies, and describe the store’s target market.

Objective 08.0101-0701
Describe the four promotional activities used in fashion promotion.

Objective 08.0101-0702
Compare national brands with private brands in terms of advantages and disadvantages.

Objective 08.0101-0703
Describe the following types of retail stores: department stores, branch stores, chain stores, discount stores, specialty stores, mail order houses, franchises, and other types of retailing.

Objective 08.0101-0704
Identify three types of non-store retailing.

Standard 08.0101-08
Students will understand basic fibers and yarns. (Ch. 8)

Performance Objective PO-09
Prepare a fabric file.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of basic fibers and yarn by preparing a fabric file containing four natural fibers, four manufactured fibers, and four types of yarns.

Objective 08.0101-0801
Identify five natural fibers that are cellulosic.

Objective 08.0101-0802
Identify eight natural fibers that are proteins.

Objective 08.0101-0803
List the steps involved in the processing of either cotton, linen, wool, or silk.

Objective 08.0101-0804
Identify four manufactured fibers that are cellulosic.

Objective 08.0101-0805
Identify eight manufactured fibers that are noncellulosic.

Objective 08.0101-0806
List the steps involved in processing manufactured fibers.

Objective 08.0101-0807
Identify four types of yarns.

Standard 08.0101-09
Students will understand basic fabric construction and finishes. (Ch. 9)

Performance Objective PO-10
Demonstrate knowledge of fabric construction and finishes.
The student will demonstrate their knowledge of fabric construction and finishes by adding to their fabric files examples of: the four basic weaves, two kinds of knits, and four finishes.

Objective 08.0101-0901
List three different ways that fabrics can be made from fibers and yarns.

Objective 08.0101-0902
Identify the four basic types of weaves.

Objective 08.0101-0903
Identify the two basic types of knits.

Objective 08.0101-0904
Identify three other methods for constructing fabrics.

Objective 08.0101-0905
Define the following terms: fiber dyeing, yarn dyeing, piece dyeing, garment dyeing, printing, heat transfer printing, calendaring, singeing, brushing, shearing, and beetling.

Objective 08.0101-0906
Identify eight finishes that are applied to fabrics and explain their purpose.

Standard 08.0101-10
Students will understand the basic elements of color. (Ch. 10)

Performance Objective PO-11
Prepare a report and a poster showing understanding of color.
The students will demonstrate understanding of the elements of color by preparing a report on a color of their choice, creating a poster showing samples of the color, and listing symbolism and moods for that color.

Performance Objective PO-12
Create a sample for each of the basic color schemes.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of color schemes by creating a sample for each of the five basic color schemes.

Objective 08.0101-1001
Identify symbolism for eight colors.

Objective 08.0101-1002
Explain hue, value, and intensity.

Objective 08.0101-1003
Identify the five basic color schemes.

Objective 08.0101-1004
Identify the four elements of design.

Objective 08.0101-1005
Identify the four personal seasonal coloring types.

Standard 08.0101-11
Students will understand the elements of design. (Ch. 11)

Performance Objective PO-13
Demonstrate knowledge of the elements of design.
The student will demonstrate their knowledge of the elements of design by locating a picture of an outfit that would improve the way their figure of physique looks. They will describe how the elements of color, shape, line, and texture are used in the outfit and how each element enhances their appearance.

Objective 08.0101-1101
Identify and provide a definition for each of four principles of design.

Objective 08.0101-1102
Identify using pictures of clothing from magazines an example of each of the following lines: straight, jagged, curved, horizontal, vertical, and diagonal.

Objective 08.0101-1103
Identify five different textures and describe the visual effect of each.

Standard 08.0101-12
Students will understand the principles of design. (Ch. 12)

Performance Objective PO-14
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of design.
The student will demonstrate their understanding of the principles of design by preparing samples of the two types of balance, warm and cool colors, and apparel that make people look taller and thinner, and shorter and wider.

Objective 08.0101-1201
Identify the four principles of design and provide a definition for each.

Objective 08.0101-1202
Identify how each design principle can be used to enhance a persons figure.

Objective 08.0101-1203
Identify the seven most common body types and list two clothing items to avoid and two to choose when selecting clothing items.

Standard 08.0101-13
Students will understand how to choose clothes that are appropriate for them. (Ch. 13)

Performance Objective PO-15
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of design.
The student will demonstrate their understanding of the principles of design by preparing samples of the two types of balance, warm and cool colors, and apparel that make people look taller and thinner, and shorter and wider.

Objective 08.0101-1301
Explain why the image you project is important.

Objective 08.0101-1302
Identify Yin and Yang traits.

Objective 08.0101-1303
List factors that help you choose apparel that is “right” for you.

Objective 08.0101-1304
Identity three benefits of wearing clothing that is “right” for you.

Standard 08.0101-14
Students will understand the basics of planning a wardrobe. (Ch. 14)

Performance Objective PO-16
Plan and create an eight-piece wardrobe.
The student will demonstrate their knowledge of wardrobe planning by creating an eight piece wardrobe for themselves, including basic items, accessories, and wardrobe extenders.

Objective 08.0101-1401
Identify the steps involved in taking an inventory of your wardrobe.

Objective 08.0101-1402
Identify ten accessory items that can help complete outfits in a wardrobe.

Objective 08.0101-1403
Name three useful ways of disposing of clothing that you no longer wear.

Objective 08.0101-1404
Identify three examples of wardrobe extenders.

Standard 08.0101-15
Students will understand basic skills to help them be smart shoppers and making good purchases. (Ch. 15 & 16)

Performance Objective PO-17
Demonstrate smart shopping by comparing items.
The student will demonstrate their ability to be a smart shopper by describing one apparel item that they would like to purchase and list three store where the item is available. They will compare the price of the item, return policies, services and location of each store.

Performance Objective PO-18
Compare high quality and low quality clothing.
The student will demonstrate their knowledge of apparel quality by locating an example of a high quality garment and describe five factors that make it high quality. Then they will locate a similar item of lesser quality and using the same five factors compare the two.

Objective 08.0101-1501
Identify eight items that can be listed on a hangtag or label. (Ch. 15)

Objective 08.0101-1502
Define the following terms: Flammable Fabrics Act, Fur Products Labeling Act, Permanent Care Labeling Rule, Textile Fiber Products Identification Act, and Wool Products Labeling Act. (Ch. 15)

Objective 08.0101-1503
Identify three advantages of gathering information before going shipping. (Ch. 15)

Objective 08.0101-1504
Identify the four kinds of information that must appear on labels of all textile products sold in the United States. (Ch. 15)

Objective 08.0101-1505
List ten specific points to check when judging the quality of a garment and explain specific items for each. (Ch. 16)

Objective 08.0101-1506
List five characteristics of high-quality garments. (Ch. 16)

Objective 08.0101-1507
Identify five ways to check the fit of a garment when trying it on. (Ch. 16)

Objective 08.0101-1508
Identify five ways of paying for a purchase and list two advantages and two disadvantages for each. (Ch. 16)

Objective 08.0101-1509
Define the following terms: credit rating, debit card, overdrawn, revolving charge account, 30-day charge account, and Truth-In-Lending Law. (Ch. 16)

Standard 08.0101-16
Students will understand what types of clothes are best for people with special needs. (Ch. 17)

Performance Objective PO-19
Select an eight-piece travel outfit for someone else.
The student will demonstrate their ability to select an eight-piece travel wardrobe for someone other than himself or herself. They will describe the person in terms of age, gender, lifestyle, income, and reason for travel, and explain their clothing selections.

Objective 08.0101-1601
Identify the seven size categories for infants.

Objective 08.0101-1602
Identify the four size categories for toddlers.

Objective 08.0101-1603
Identify the six size categories for young children.

Objective 08.0101-1604
List three tips for selecting items for a travel wardrobe.

Standard 08.0101-17
Students will understand how to care for clothes. (Ch. 18)

Performance Objective PO-20
Demonstrate knowledge of caring for clothing.
The student will demonstrate their knowledge of caring for clothing by using four of their own garments and listing the care instruction listed on the garment. They will explain why the garment should be laundered according to recommended instructions.

Objective 08.0101-1701
Define the following terms: biodegradable, bleaches, builders, detergents, dry cleaning, enzymes, fabric softeners, ironing, laundering, pressing, soaps, surfactants, wash load, and water softeners.

Objective 08.0101-1702
List five guidelines for the daily care of clothes.

Objective 08.0101-1703
List five guidelines for the weekly care of clothes.

Objective 08.0101-1704
List five guidelines for clothing storage.

Objective 08.0101-1705
Identify the three most commonly used stain removal methods.

   
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