Fashion Design and Fundamentals introduces students to the principles, practices, and career pathways within the fashion and apparel industry as part of the Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) program. Students will explore how fashion products are designed, produced, marketed, and managed, while gaining an understanding of the role fashion plays in culture, business, and personal expression.
Instruction focuses on design elements and principles, textiles and fabric selection, fashion illustration, basic construction techniques, and trend analysis. Students will also examine how fashion-related businesses operate, including aspects of merchandising, marketing, and consumer behavior, while applying concepts through hands-on projects and the use of technology.
Students will develop practical skills applicable to careers in fashion design, apparel production, merchandising, retail, interior design, and related human services fields. Projects may include creating design boards, garment components, fashion sketches, and presentations that reflect industry standards.
Students enrolled in this course are required to be active members of the Neosho FCCLA Chapter, where they can extend their learning through leadership development, competitive events, and community-based projects.
Fashion Design and Fundamentals is ideal for students interested in creative design, textiles, fashion careers, and the business of style within the Family and Consumer Sciences pathway.
Dues for being a member of FCCLA are $25.00 and must be paid by the student.