Fashion Design

Instructor Classroom	Ms. Acuna 6311 – 3rd Floor	Phone	714-241-6580 CTE Office
Location	Santa Ana HS		714-497-3534 Text and VM
Class Hours	5th and 6th period	E-mail	jennifer.acuna@sausd.us

Course Description

This course will first explore the importance of clothing, as a personal and cultural means of expression.  Students will learn about how clothing has changed and fashion has developed through history; the trends that have stood the test of time; fashion icons and designers; sustainability and the future.  We will explore how principles and elements of visual and artistic design are applied in the worlds of art, fashion, and merchandising.  Other lessons that will be covered include; identifying clothing,  accessories, textiles, and fabrics.  We will learn about hand stitching, repairing clothing, how to read a pattern, and sewing basics.  As the course continues in the Spring semester, students will take home two sewing projects, compete in the OC Fair’s Imaginology, participate in Art on the Lawn, and partner with senior Fashion students from SAC. The spring activities will largely depend on Covid-19 and social distancing policies.  If we remain online, we will partner with ACME and Youth Entrepreneurs.

Course Objectives

At the end of the Fall semester the student will be able to:

• Create a Digital Diary, showcasing examples of each unit of lessons. 
• Identify their personal style and shopping trends this season.
• Sketch an industry-standard 9-head croquis
• Draw and identify styles and types of garment details
• Research careers within the fashion industry 
• Point out how the Elements and Principles of Design are represented in clothing.
• Show knowledge of Fashion Designers influence and traits
• Discuss how the fashion of a decade represents the social and political atmosphere of the time
• Explain the manufacturing methods and distinguishing characteristics of Textiles and Fabrics
• Perform basic stitches ideal to repair or hem clothing
• Understand basic pattern symbols
• Read a measuring tape and take body measurements

 

Textbook & Supplies: Will be provided virtually if needed

• The Snap Fashion Sketchbook: Sketching, Design,and Trend Analysis the Fast Way (2nd ed). Glazer, Bill(2008). New Jersey:Pearson Education

•  Apparel: Design, Textiles, & Construction (10th ed).Liddell, Linda and Samuels, Carolee(2012). Illinois:Goodheart-Wilcox

Supplies: Arrival TBD

• Each student will be provided with a sketching workbook to use for the year.

 

Assignments and Projects: Turn in Policy

Assignments and projects will be given along with in-class participation activities.  Appropriate use of class time for assignments is expected for the duration of the class period.  Due to the visual nature of the class, many in-class assignments are drawn or visual presentations.  Participation is required and assignments must be completed and turned in by the due date for full credit +10%.  

• Turning in your work late:  You may turn in late work late for full credit. I will accept late work after the due dates, with proper communication about the reason it was late.  This communication must be sent via email or parentsquare.
• Makeup work: If you miss a class you are responsible for finding out what work you missed and catching up in a timely manner.  You will have one extra day for each class you missed with an excused absence.  Please be reminded of the late work policy.
• Unexcused absences will be treated as late assignments.

College Credit Requirements:

College Credit is available for this course with the completion of ALL assignments and a minimum grade of B for the year. Students will receive an articulation form for college credit once they have completed this course and met articulation requirements.

Classroom Expectations

In order to keep the classroom environment productive and enjoyable for everyone, you will be expected to participate in the following guidelines.  These guidelines will help you be a more effective learner and an asset to the class.

• Attend class punctually and regularly.  If you are late to class, please communicate with Ms. Acuna in regards to the issue and solution.
• On Zoom calls
  • enter the room muted and sign-in the chat. 
  • I prefer to see your face.  Please private message me if there are either Wifi or emotional concerns with using your camera
  • When in break out rooms, I will be stopping in to check for understanding. You can not participate if your microphone is off.
• This is a project-based class; therefore regular attendance is crucial to your success.  Come to class and be responsible.
• Be prepared for class. Try to limit distractions and find a good space to work.
• Check the lesson for the daily target and follow the instructions from Canvas and Zoom.
• Be diligent in study.  Do not fall behind with projects and assignments.  
• Be respectful and courteous to others at all times. There will be no rudeness, bullying, foul language, or any other form of disrespect to myself or anyone else in our virtual classroom.
• You are not to leave the classroom for any reason, be sure to come prepared with what you need to work.  I will be giving 5-10 minute breaks to allow for bathroom and/or other necessities
• Have fun and be open to new ideas and experiences.  Be prepared to learn something new and embrace it.
• Phones and other electronics will be turned off and kept out of sight.  When we are working on projects and I give permission to listen to music, headphones are required and the device will be face down and untouched.  NO DJing.  Keep in mind that if you are charging your phone on your Chromebook SAUSD has access to your information, INCLUDING photos.
• Please come to me with any concerns.  I have an open-door policy and am usually available at lunch or during my Zoom office hours if you need to discuss something.

• Dress Code and School Rules:  All students will be expected to adhere to and follow the rules set by the Santa Ana Unified School district and Santa Ana High School.  

 

Grading Policy

Time is scheduled for assignments to be done in class.   All assignments will be evaluated for full credit.  Your grades will be based on in-class activities, projects,  and test scores.  The following will also have an effect on your grade; class participation, effort and work ethic, quality of work, attendance and punctuality, behavior/ attitude toward learning, teamwork, and your ability to follow instructions.  Reminder, this is a professional learning experience. If you were in a work environment all of these qualities would be evaluated in a performance review.

 

Grading Scale: A = 4       Grading: 30%   Assignments/Quizzes

                                  B = 3                            60%   Projects

                                  C = 2                            10%   Business skills

                                  D = 1       Total: 100%

       

Citizenship Grade

	HOW to EARN IT
O – Outstanding	Show up on time and prepared at the bell Have a positive attitude Be responsible Be polite, respectful and honest Participate in class so others can learn from you
S - Satisfactory	Giving less than what you are capable of during class, classwork, projects, and tests. Little effort to meet the Outstanding list.
N – Needs Improvement	Failure to meet criteria for the Outstanding list Failure to make up classwork, projects, and tests Frequently absent, unable to keep up with the class
U - Unsatisfactory	Preventing others from learning Dishonest, rude, disrespectful

 

Course Outline Under Construction

Week	Topic/ Assignments and Projects
1	Classroom Orientation: Syllabus,  safety, and emergency,
2	Understanding Fashion: Clothing as a need, identifying personality, and personal collages
3	Understanding Fashion: Identifying clothing styles and types, Sketching 101
4	Understanding Fashion: Identifying Trends, Trend PP
5	Understanding Fashion: Careers in fashion, Individual Research
6	Color Theory and Elements of Fashion: Define and Illustrate
7	Principles of Fashion: Define and Illustrate
8	Elements and Principles of Fashion: Group Collage
9	Evolution of Fashion:  Individual Designer Research
10	Evolution of Fashion: Designer Research and Presentations
11	History of Manufacturing clothing: Essay
12	Evolution of Fashion: How to Marry a Millionaire, Devil wears Prada
13	Evolution of Fashion: Group Decade project
14	Evolution of Fashion: Group Decade project/presentations
15	Decade Style: Tie Dye  THANKSGIVING
16	Textiles and Fabrics: Manufacturing methods, trims, and distinguishing characteristics
17	Hand stitching- Basic stitches and making potpourri sachets
18	Garment Construction: Patterns and symbols and taking measurements Project Runway
19	Final Review and Final