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2650 Eliot St.
Denver CO 80211
Ph: 720 - 423 - 6600
Fax: 720 - 423 - 6604
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Katherine McMann
Fashion Design
E-mail: Katherine_McMann@dpsk12.org
Phone: 720 - 423 - 6686
Sewing Tips
Fashion Careers is a four semester non-consecutive course which will look at. - Fashion History and Designers - Figure Types - Fashion Illustration - Textiles(fabrics) - Principles and Elements of Design. As part of the curriculum, each semester also includes two days of sewing.
This semester we are studying Textiles, the Fabric of Fashion.
Weekly Schedule
Syllabus
CEC Middle College of Denver
Consumer & Family Sciences
Fashion Careers & Clothing Design
Fall Semester 2009- Textiles
A.M. Class 7:25 to 9:55, Room 114
P.M. Class 12:08 to 2:38, Room 114
Class Phone: 720-423-6686 E-Mail: katherine_mcmann@dpsk12.org
Office hours: Call or E-mail to arrange an appointment time.
Main Office: 720-423-6600
Attendance Line: 720-423-6649
Required Course Materials: 2” three Ring Binder, loose-leaf paper for notes, 5 dividers for Binder, pens & pencils, eraser. Not required but strongly suggested): Thumb drive at least 512 MB
Textbook: “Fashion”, by Mary Wolfe (provided for class use)
Credits: 10 Elective,
5 Fine Art
Course Description: This course is a three semester non-sequential class in which students will study all facets of the Fashion Industry. Experts agree that to succeed in any business, an individual needs to know the business from the bottom up, and to have an understanding of all facets of that industry. This semester in the Fashion Careers class, students will look at Textiles, which is the actual medium that most of our clothing is made of. It brings our garment designs to life. The fiber, yarn, fabrication, and finishes determine the fabrics’ texture and ultimately the final design of a garment. In addition two days a week students will work to develop the sewing skills necessary in the manufacturing of garments and fashion accessories.
Course Competencies and Critical Skills:
Upon completion of this course, students should demonstrate knowledge and/or skills in the following areas.
• Student will be able to describe the sources, processing, characteristics and uses of natural, man-made and new green fibers.
• Student will be able to demonstrate and explain the production of various yarns.
• Student will demonstrate an understanding of various fabric construction methods.
• Students will show how fabrics are given color and surface design.
• Students will be able to describe various fabric finishes, how they are applied and the effect they have on various fabrics.
• Students will demonstrate an understanding of how fabric, and texture is used to create illusions in design.
• Student will complete a series of symmetry design exercises intended to be used to increase their visual problem solving skills, math and measurement accuracy.
• Student will identify tools used in garment construction, and demonstrate correct use of sewing tools to construct a series of sewing projects based on skill level.
• Students will analyze various career paths in the design, manufacturing, and merchandising of textiles and clothing.
Evaluation Methods and Class Management: to receive credit for this course you must finish all work with a D or better, turn your work in on time, and in the proper format, adhere to school attendance policies, and participate regularly in class.
Students may not have any more than four unexcused absences per nine weeks and no more than four tardies (excused and unexcused) per semester. Four unexcused absences in one month or ten in one year constitutes a “habitual truancy”.
Kinds of Classwork: Projects- researching fibers, fabrics, Fibers & Fabrics Story Boards, Computer Embroidery Digitizing, Symmetry Design, Weaving, Knitting, Felting, Fabric Finishes, Pattern Drafting, Pattern Alterations, Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced level sewing projects.
Grading
*Students must earn at least a C in order to return to this class for a second semester.
All activities within Fashion Careers & Clothing Design are given a point value. Assignments, projects, evaluations, and participation are given a point value. During any grading period a letter grade equivalent is based on a percentage of work/points produced against work/points possible. The grading scale is:
A = 90%-100%
B = 80%-89%
C = 70%-79%
D = 60%-69%
F= 59% -0%
Student Grading will be divided into several components:
• Design assignments, Fashion Sketches, Bulletin Board Displays, Fiber Research assignment, Writing Assignments Vocabulary, Group projects, Weaving projects, Fabric Reference book, Homework, Class Notebook.
• Sewing Projects- completed in the assigned sequence to best improve skills. Time is allowed during class to complete all sewing.
• Weekly Tests and Quizzes- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of vocabulary and concepts related to fashion.
• Professional Development -This is the component that identifies work ethic procedures that are paramount to students’ success in any work situation. Your ability to be in class, just as in work, is a reflection of how you are valued. This means:
1. Being here and on time.
2. Being productive with your time and allowing other students to best use their time.
Late Work:
1. Late work due to Excused absence-Student will have two days for each day excused to make up missing work for full point value.
2. Late work due to Unexcused absence- Students will lose one letter grade from grade
earned for each day assignment is late.
3. Students with unexcused absences will not be allowed to make up any test or quiz.
4. Professional development points cannot be made up.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism is literary theft of another author’s ideas and/or exact words, without giving proper credit to the source in both the text of your essay and on the Works Cited sheet. This rule is true of direct quotes, paraphrases, and summaries. Plagiarism is a serious ethical offense and may be grounds for the student’s failure in this class. Cheating of any kind is forbidden.
Tardy Policy: BE ON TIME! Student will sign themselves in each day and be in their seat with all materials and ready to work when the class begins. Do NOT sign in for another student! If your are not in your seat and ready to work at the beginning of class, or the end of break, you are Tardy. We go by the atomic clock in the Fashion Careers room. (East Wall of Classroom)
Absences:
Student calls 720-423-6686 (teacher’s direct line) to report an absence or tardy to Ms. McMann, AND parent or guardian must call 720-423-6649 (attendance office) the day of absence to insure you will be excused. Voice mail is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This will allow you the opportunity to make up missed work and receive full point value for missed work.
Cell Phones and electronic devices must be TURNED OFF and put away while you are in class, or they will be turned into the administration as per CEC school policy. (If a parent needs to reach a student they should call the school office. If a student needs to contact a parent they may use the class phone after asking permission.
Class Assignments:
Week 1: Demo/ Lecture, Course Introduction, Symmetry 1, Texture Assignment,
Safety L1, Hand Sewing Basics , Vocabulary
Week 2: Lecture/Demo, Natural Fibers, Symmetry L2, Safety L2, Vocabulary Quiz 1,
Safety Quiz 1
Beginner: Machine Basics
Intermediate: Lecture/Demo- Serger Basics, Muslin sewing exercise, Pattern Alterations, Select Skirt Pattern
Week 3: Critique Proj 1, Lecture/Demo, Man-made fibers, Symmetry L 3, Vocabulary Q 2.
Beginner: Machine paper exercises, muslin exercises
Intermediate: Warmup sewing project, Review taking body measurements, Figure
type basics, Skirt pattern alterations, Select Fabric
Week 4: Critique Proj 2, Lecture/Demo, Non-woven Fabrics, Felting Project, Symmetry
L 4, Vocabulary Q 3
Beginner: Sewing curves, corners. Demo Pin Cushion, Emb Machine Basics
Intermediate: Demo Layout, Cutting, Darts, Lapped Zipper
Week 5: Lecture/Demo- Forming Yarns, Worksheets, Guest Speaker, Symmetry L 5
Vocab Q 4
Beginner: Demo Supply bags, layout, cutting, underlining, exposed zipper
Application, Zig-zag seam finish
Intermediate: Demo First Fitting, Waistbands
Week 6: Lecture/Demo- Woven Fabrics, weaving samples, Symmetry L6, Vocab Q 5
Beginner: Demo Tote Bags- pattern, layout, cutting,
Intermediate: Demo Hems, Attaching buttons, hooks
Week 7: Demo/ Weaving, Symmetry L 7, Vocab Q 6
Beginner: Embroidery machine
Intermediate: Skirts Due, Select Collared Shirt Pattern
Week 8: Lecture/Demo – Knits, knitting samples, Symmetry L 8, Vocab Q 7
Beginner: Lecture/ Demo pull on pants, taking body measurements, basic pattern
alterations, layout, cutting
Intermediate: Lecture/Demo Collared Shirts, pattern alterations/modifications
Week 9: Lecture/Demo – Add’l fabric construction methods, Symmetry L 9, beginners serger
demo, elastic casing, hems
Beginner: Demo Serger basics, elastic casings
Intermediate: Layout, Cutting out, Attach interfacings
Week 10: Demo/Lecture, Fabric Dyeing, Add’l Fabric Embellishment, Symmetry L10,
Beginner: Lecture/Demo Tunic Tops, trace patterns, alterations, layout, cutting
Intermediate: Demo Collars, Facings
Week 11: Demo/ Lecture, Fabric Bleaching, Symmetry L 11,
Beginner: Pockets
Intermediate: Buttons, Buttonholes
Week 12: Fabric Books, Final Symmetry Design Sketch, applying sleeves
Beginner: Collars,
Intermediate: Shirt Sleeves
Week 13: Demo/Lecture, Begin Fabric Books
Beginner: Facings
Intermediate: Collared Shirt Due, Select vest pattern
Week 14: Demo/Lecture,
Beginner: Setting In Sleeves
Intermediate: Lecture/Demo- Lined Vest, pattern alterations/ modifications,
Week 15: Fabric Books Due 11/24
Beginner: Flat Felled Seam Finish
Intermediate: Darts, Princess seams
Week 16: Demo - Begin Story Board,
Beginner: Hems
Intermediate: Attaching Vest Lining
Week 17: Vocab/ Textiles Final,
Beginner: Tunic tops due 12/10/09
Intermediate: Vests due 12/10/09
Week 18: Collect Fabric Story Board Mon. Dec 14, Critique story boards
Beginner: Demonstrate Clean Sewing Machine
Intermediate: Demonstrate Clean Sewing Machine/Serger
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