Industry Recognized Certificates/Credentials
Students have the potential to earn an industry recognized certificates and credentials through their experiences in our CTE programs. The following certificates and credentials could include the following:
Employability Skills
While enrolled in the Fashion and Design program, students will be expected to work on various employability skills that could be related to the industry recognized certificate/credentials listed above. See some examples of how students will work on these skills below:
- Creativity and Innovation
Creativity is the cornerstone of fashion design. Fashion designers need to constantly come up with innovative ideas for clothing, accessories, and overall fashion collections. They use their creativity to design unique, eye-catching garments, combining various elements such as color, texture, and style to create fashion pieces that stand out in the market and resonate with their target audience.
- Technical Proficiency
Technical proficiency is essential in fashion design to bring creative concepts to life. Designers must be skilled in pattern making, sewing, and using design software to create prototypes and finished garments. For instance, a fashion designer may use their technical skills to create detailed patterns and prototypes for a new clothing line, ensuring that the designs are both aesthetically pleasing and functional for wear.
- Attention to Detail and Quality Control
Attention to detail is critical in fashion design to maintain high product quality. Designers and their teams must ensure that each garment meets specific standards for fit, construction, and aesthetics. For example, quality control specialists inspect finished garments to identify any defects or deviations from the design and make necessary adjustments to ensure that the final product is of high quality.
CTSO Applications
Students who enroll in a course within the Engineering (STEM) program have the opportunity to engage in in a CTSO. Below are some potential applications to a CTSO that student could be involved when participating in this CTE program:
- FCCLA: Fashion Design
An individual or team event recognizes participants who apply fashion design skills learned in Family and Consumer Sciences courses to design and market clothing styles. Participants will develop a clothing label, research the intended audience, design the label’s first 2 or 4–piece collection and construct one collection sample. Students will exhibit knowledge of all the aspects that surround design, including design basics, fabric choice and pricing. For competition, participants must prepare a portfolio, sample garment and an oral presentation.
- FCCLA: Fashion Construction
An individual event that recognizes participants who apply Fashion Construction skills learned in Family and Consumer Sciences courses and create a display using samples of their skills. Prior to conference and using new materials, participants construct a garment or ensemble that dresses a child or adult’s upper and lower body.
- FCCLA: Interior Design
An individual or team event, recognizes participants who apply interior design skills learned in Family and Consumer Sciences Courses to design spaces to meet client needs. In advance, participants will create design deliverables addressing the specifics of the design scenario. Participants must prepare a file folder, an oral presentation and visuals.