Grade
Eleven: HNC301
Fashion and Creative Expression
- What does clothing says about a person
- What factors affect clothing decisions
- How to plan and care for a wardrobe
- The fashion industry
- How to construct an article of clothing
- The history of fashion
This course explores what clothing communicates about the wearer and how it becomes
a creative and entrepreneurial outlet through the design and production processes.
Students will learn, through practical experiences, about the nature of fashion
design; the characteristics of fibres and fabrics; the construction, production,
and marketing of clothing; and how to plan and care for a wardrobe that is appropriate
for an individual's appearance, activities, employment, and lifestyle. Students
will develop research skills as they explore the evolution of fashion and its
relationship to society, culture, and individual psychology. Students will provide
materials and sewing kit for their clothing projects.
Prerequisite: None
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