For students interested in a career in fashion. This introduction includes fashion cycles, leaders, textiles, apparel details, color, designs, fashion history, retailing and promotion.
The primary focus of this class is hands-on, on-site early child development experiences. This course prepares individuals for careers related to early childhood education. Experiences include: program planning and management, resource and facility management, supervising recreational and play activities, preparing and implementing a large variety of learning experiences for children, the application of individual teaching skills, and preparation for a career and/or entrepreneurial opportunities. Student leadership (FCCLA) may be an integral part of the course.
Note: There are a limited number of in-school lab positions available. Students must successfully complete Child Development and Early Childhood Education I Curriculum and Lab before enrolling in this course.
Food Handler's Permit required.
This is the second instructional course in a sequence of courses that prepares individuals with knowledge of residential architectural and related construction. This course includes instruction in building materials, building codes, typical wall sections, interior elevations, plot plans, Specifications, electrical plans, architectural renderings, and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software with a major emphasis on 3D.
This course is a continuation of Early Childhood Education I Curriculum. Students must successfully complete Childhood Development and Early Childhood Education I Curriculum before taking this course.
Note: Food Handler's permit is required.
This course prepares individuals for child-related careers and/or more extensive parenting skills through personal interaction with children. Instruction is given in developing positive relationships with and learning experiences for children, childcare policies and management, guidance techniques, and health and safety concerns. On-site preschool and/or child care experiences will be a major component of the course. Previous completion of the Child Development course is recommended. Student leadership (FCCLA) may be an integral part of the course.
This course is designed for students who have interests in the fields of design, apparel, textiles, and clothing construction. Individual projects using design principles will be used as vehicles to further develop the students’ skills. Experiences may include pattern design, surface design, principles of clothing construction, fitting and alteration, custom sewing, home decorating, and other entrepreneurial opportunities.
This course introduces students intermediate techniques associated with sewing, serging, and pressing equipment and reviews the types of fabric construction. Students will be able to make an intermediate level project using correct construction techniques. Student leadership (FCCLA) may be an integral part of this course.
This is the first instructional course in a sequence of courses that prepares individuals with knowledge of residential architectural and related construction. This course includes instruction in architectural blueprint reading, sketching, residential floor plans, exterior elevations, and use of CAD software.
This course provides students with an understanding of the aspects of human growth and development. Parenting skills are developed as positive guidance techniques and child-related issues are studied. Learning activities, observation techniques, and lab experiences in working with young children may be included. Student leadership (FCCLA) may be an integral part of the course.
This course is designed for students who want to further enhance their photographic knowledge and abilities. It is an application of the skills learned in Basic Digital Photography with an emphasis on professional jobs and assignments used in commercial photography. A portfolio of each student's work is expected at the end of the course.
Note: Student will need access to a digital camera.