Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Course Title:	Careers in Fashion and Interior Design
Course Type:	Orientation/Exploratory
Career Cluster:	Arts, A/V Technology and Communication

Secondary – Middle School	
Course Number	8209100 	
CIP Number	0404050107	
Grade Level	6-8 	
Course Length	Semester	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Course Structure section.	
CTSO	FCCLA	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose 

The purpose of this course is to assist students in making informed decisions regarding their future academic and occupational goals and to provide information regarding careers in the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster. The content includes, but is not limited to, the development of leadership skills, communication skills, and employability skills; resource management; exploration of design careers; working with textiles and elements of design; basic sewing skills; making clothing choices; technology in the design industry; and, the completion of projects related to fashion and interior design. Instruction and learning activities are provided in a laboratory setting using hands-on experiences with the equipment, materials and technology appropriate to the course content and in accordance with current practices.  

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Course Structure
The length of this course is one semester. It may be offered for two semesters when appropriate. When offered for one semester, it is recommended that it be at the exploratory level and more in-depth when offered for two semesters. 

To teach the course(s) listed below, instructors must hold at least one of the teacher certifications indicated for that course.

The following table illustrates the course structure:

Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	
8209100	Careers in Fashion and Interior Design	FAM CON SC 1	Semester	
Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate leadership skills.
02.0	Demonstrate employability skills as they relate to the design industry.
03.0	Demonstrate effective communication skills.
04.0	Analyze careers in the design industry.
05.0	Select and use tools and equipment.
06.0	Identify characteristics and care of textiles.
07.0	Explain the elements and principles of design.
08.0	Explain how environmental factors impact design.
09.0	Demonstrate basic sewing skills.
10.0	Analyze clothing choices.
11.0	Develop a project related to fashion.
12.0	Analyze interior design choices.
13.0	Develop a project related to interior design.
14.0	Utilize technology as it relates to the design industry.
15.0	Demonstrate the skills involved in effective resource management.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:		Careers in Fashion and Interior Design
Course Number: 	8209100
Course Length:	Semester

Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to assist students in making informed decisions regarding their future academic and occupational goals and to provide information regarding careers in interior design and fashion design.  The content includes, but is not limited to, the development of leadership skills, communication skills, and employability skills; resource management; exploration of design careers; working with textiles and elements of design; basic sewing skills; making clothing choices; technology in the design industry; and, the completion of projects related to fashion and interior design. 

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
01.0	Demonstrate leadership skills. The student will be able to:	
01.01	Identify roles and responsibilities of members of professional and community service organizations, including career and technical student organizations.	
01.02	Work cooperatively as a group member to achieve organizational goals.	
01.03	Demonstrate leadership roles and organizational responsibilities.	
01.04	Identify and utilize the planning process.	
01.05	Develop a personal growth project.	
02.0	Demonstrate employability skills as they relate to the design industry. The student will be able to:	
02.01	Identify personal talents and abilities that can contribute to positive self-esteem and success in the workplace.	
02.02	Practice teamwork skills.	
02.03	Practice employability skills.	
02.04	Practice positive work ethics and identify negative work ethics.	
02.05	Exhibit work expectations of an employer in the design industry.	
02.06	Apply math, reading, science, and critical thinking skills as they relate to the design industry.	
03.0	Demonstrate effective communication skills. The student will be able to:	
03.01	Describe why communication is the basis for all relationships.	
03.02	Distinguish between non-assertive, assertive, and aggressive communication.	
03.03	Demonstrate communication skills that promote positive relationships in the workplace.	
03.04	Practice active listening skills.	
03.05	Utilize conflict resolution skills.	
04.0	Analyze careers in the design industry. The student will be able to:	
04.01	Describe careers in the design industry.	
04.02	Classify careers from entry level to professional level.	
04.03	Explore entrepreneurship opportunities in the design industry.	
04.04	Research and present information on a design career to include roles and responsibilities, employment opportunities and requirements for education and training.	
05.0	Select and use tools and equipment. The student will be able to:	
05.01	Identify and select the appropriate tool for an assignment.	
05.02	Demonstrate the proper and safe use of tools and equipment.	
05.03	Practice care and maintenance of tools and equipment.	
06.0	Identify characteristics and care of textiles. The student will be able to:	
06.01	Identify a variety of fabrics through tactile activities.	
06.02	Compare and contrast natural and synthetic fabrics.	
06.03	Recognize types of fabric construction.	
06.04	Identify fabrics appropriate for various purposes.	
07.0	Explain the elements and principles of design. The student will be able to:	
07.01	Define and illustrate the elements of design. 	
07.02	Describe a color wheel and its use in design.	
07.03	Recognize basic color schemes.	
07.04	Research the psychology of color.	
07.05	Define and illustrate the principles of design.	
08.0	Explain how environmental factors impact design. The student will be able to:	
08.01	Define green design, sustainable design, and life cycle cost.	
08.02	Research eco-friendly design products.	
08.03	Examine the positive and negative impact that a design product has on the environment. 	
09.0	Demonstrate basic sewing skills. The student will be able to:	
09.01	Identify and give the purpose of sewing machine parts.	
09.02	Demonstrate math skills as they relate to sewing.	
09.03	Demonstrate the threading of a sewing machine.	
09.04	Demonstrate straight stitching.	
09.05	Identify and demonstrate various stitch length and width selections.	
09.06	Interpret written instructions and construct a basic sewing project.	
10.0	Analyze clothing choices. The student will be able to:	
10.01	Explain the impact of trends and social climates on fashion styles.	
10.02	Identify appropriate clothing styles for various events. 	
10.03	Identify factors that impact clothing costs.	
10.04	Demonstrate the procedure for recording accurate body measurements.	
10.05	Analyze proper fit.	
11.0	Develop a project related to fashion. The student will be able to:	
11.01	Select materials and supplies for a fashion project.	
11.02	Calculate the costs of a given fashion project.	
11.03	Interpret written directions for constructing a fashion project.	
11.04	Apply math skills and construct a fashion project.	
12.0	Analyze interior design choices. The student will be able to:	
12.01	Explain the impact of political and social climates on decorating styles.	
12.02	Identify characteristics of furnishing styles.	
12.03	Identify factors that impact furnishing choices.	
13.0	Develop a project related to interior design. The student will be able to:	
13.01	Apply the principals and elements of design in selecting an interior design project.	
13.02	Calculate the costs of an interior design project.	
13.03	Interpret written directions for assembling/constructing an interior design project.	
13.04	Apply math skills and construct an interior design project.	
14.0	Utilize technology as it relates to the design industry. The student will be able to:	
14.01	Identify technology utilized in the design industry.	
14.02	Analyze technology trends impacting the design industry.	
14.03	Utilize technology.	
15.0	Demonstrate the skills involved in effective resource management. The student will be able to:	
15.01	Identify steps of the decision-making process.	
15.02	Distinguish between a need and a want.	
15.03	Explain how values and goals affect decisions.	
15.04	Develop a budget and savings plan.	
15.05	Analyze the relationship between resources and the attainment of lifestyle goals. 	
Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. 

Florida Standards for English Language Development (ELD)
English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. ELD.K12.ELL.SI.1 

English Language Development (ELD) Standards Special Notes:
Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills. For additional information on the development and implementation of the ELD standards, please contact the Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition at sala@fldoe.org.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

CTSOs are co-curricular career and technical student organizations providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills. Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered. Other CTSOs not listed in this curriculum framework or recognized by the Florida Department of Education are permissible provided they support student mastery over the standards and benchmarks of this curriculum framework.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or post-secondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

In addition to accommodations, some secondary students with disabilities (students with an IEP served in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)) will need modifications to meet their needs.  Modifications change the outcomes or what the student is expected to learn, e.g., modifying the curriculum of a secondary career and technical education course.  Note: post-secondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.