| (a) General requirements. This course is for students
in Grades 11 and 12. The practicum course is a paid or unpaid capstone
experience for students participating in a coherent sequence of career
and technical education courses in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology,
and Communications Career Cluster. Prerequisite: Fashion Design II
and Fashion Design II Lab. Corequisite: Practicum in Fashion Design.
This course must be taken concurrently with Practicum in Fashion Design
and may not be taken as a stand-alone course. Students shall be awarded
one credit for successful completion of this course. A student may
repeat this course once for credit provided that the student is experiencing
different aspects of the industry and demonstrating proficiency in
additional and more advanced knowledge and skills.
(b) Introduction.
(1) Career and technical education instruction provides
content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical
knowledge and skills for students to further their education and succeed
in current or emerging professions.
(2) The Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications
Career Cluster focuses on careers in designing, producing, exhibiting,
performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content, including
visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment
services.
(3) Careers in fashion span all aspects of the textile
and apparel industries. Within this context, in addition to developing
advanced technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the
Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students
will be expected to develop an advanced technical understanding of
the business aspects of fashion, with emphasis on promotion and retailing.
Instruction may be delivered through lab-based classroom experiences
or career preparation opportunities.
(4) Students are encouraged to participate in extended
learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations
and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
(5) Statements that contain the word "including" reference
content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase "such
as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.
(c) Knowledge and skills.
(1) The student demonstrates professional standards/employability
skills as required by business and industry. The student is expected
to:
(A) participate in a paid or unpaid, laboratory- or
work-based application of previously studied knowledge and skills
related to fashion design;
(B) participate in training, education, or preparation
for licensure, certification, or other relevant credentials to prepare
for employment;
(C) demonstrate professional standards and personal
qualities needed to be employable such as self-discipline, self-worth,
positive attitude, integrity, and commitment with increased fluency;
(D) demonstrate use of personal information management,
email, Internet, and industry programs for fashion, textiles, and
apparel projects with increased fluency; and
(E) employ planning and time-management skills and
tools with increased fluency to enhance results and complete work
tasks.
(2) The student implements advanced professional communications
strategies. The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate verbal and non-verbal communication
consistently in a clear, concise, and effective manner;
(B) analyze, interpret, and effectively communicate
information, data, and observations;
(C) apply active listening skills to obtain and clarify
information;
(D) observe and interpret verbal and nonverbal cues
and behaviors to enhance communication; and
(E) exhibit public relations skills to maintain internal
and external customer/client satisfaction.
(3) The student implements advanced problem-solving
methods. The student is expected to employ critical-thinking skills
with increased fluency both independently and in groups to solve problems
and make decisions.
(4) The student understands and applies proper safety
techniques in the workplace. The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate understanding of and consistently follow
workplace safety rules and regulations; and
(B) demonstrate procedures for reporting and handling
accidents, safety, and security incidents.
(5) The student understands the professional, ethical,
and legal responsibilities in fashion design. The student is expected
to:
(A) demonstrate a positive, productive work ethic by
performing assigned tasks as directed;
(B) practice ethical conduct related to interacting
with others such as maintaining client confidentiality and privacy
of sensitive content and providing proper credit for ideas;
(C) employ ethical practices in promotional activities;
and
(D) comply with all applicable rules, laws, and regulations
in a consistent manner.
(6) The student participates in a fashion design experience.
The student is expected to:
(A) conduct, document, and evaluate learning activities
in a supervised fashion design experience;
(B) compose a scenario plan for retail pricing, sales,
inventory, and purchasing;
(C) plan special fashion events such as fashion shows,
trunk shows, retail shows, and educational events;
(D) create product displays using the principles of
design;
(E) implement aspects of the fashion buying process
such as preparing a buying plan, completing purchase orders, and processing
invoices;
(F) demonstrate growth of technical skill competencies;
(G) evaluate strengths and weaknesses in technical
skill proficiency; and
(H) collect representative work samples.
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