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Grade 12, University/College Preparation
D1. ElementsandPrinciplesofDesign:analysetheuseoftheelementsandprinciplesofdesignin fashion, and apply them when creating fashion products;
D2. ToolsandTechnologies:describethefunctionanduseofavarietyoftoolsandtechnologies associated with the creation of fashion products, and use tools and technologies safely and correctly when creating such products;
D3. Procedures,Skills,andTechniques:describeawiderangeofprocedures,skills,andtechniques used in the creation of fashion products, and demonstrate the ability to use appropriate procedures, skills, and techniques when creating fashion products.
D1. Elements and Principles of Design D2. Tools and Technologies
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SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
D1.1 analyse the elements and principles of design in fashion presented in the media (e.g., magazines, billboards, television)
Teacher prompt: “What colours and shapes are currently being promoted by fashion designers/ marketers in fashion magazines?”
D1.2 analyse apparel items to determine how the designer has used the elements and principles of design to enhance their marketability
Teacher prompts: “What elements and principles of design lend interest and excitement to a gar­ ment or outfit?” “What design elements make this garment stand out from the rest?” “What
design features do you think would influence people to buy this item? Why?”
D1.3 apply the elements and principles of
design when creating fashion-related products (e.g., when creating fashion illustrations, croquis, fashion sketches, apparel for paper dolls of different body shapes; when designing a garment; when engaged in sewing projects)
Teacher prompts: “Which fabrics would best complement the line and shape of your design? Why?” “What embellishments can you add for emphasis or to change the rhythm of the item?”
By the end of this course, students will:
D2.1 identify, and describe the function and use of, various tools and technologies used in the creation of fashion products (e.g., measuring tape, seam ripper, scissors, pinking shears, iron, pressing ham, sewing machine, serger, loom, knitting needles, crochet hook, embroidery hoops and frames, CAD)
Teacher prompt: “What are the advantages and disadvantages of manual and CAD approaches to fashion design?”
D2.2 demonstrate the safe use of tools and technologies when creating fashion products
Teacher prompts: “What safety rules need to be observed when you use a sewing machine or a rotary cutter?” “What precautions do you need to take when pressing fabric?”
D2.3 use tools and technologies correctly when creating fashion products (e.g., tools and tech­ nologies associated with designing, cutting, pressing, pinning, sewing, knitting, crocheting, felting, embroidering, dyeing)
Teacher prompt: “How could you use CAD when designing your garment?”
D. DESIGNANDFASHION CONSTRUCTION SKILLS
OVERALL EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
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