The student will learn how fashion is forecast, produced and marketed and how original design is created. The student will create their own design, execute and market it in some way. They will develop a knowledge of the skills needed to work in this demanding but glamorous field. The course of study includes the principles of design, fashion history, the business of fashion and design execution. In this course students will study the basic elements and materials of interior design including house plans and styles, furniture styles and construction, basic drafting and the symbols and language of building construction, history of architecture, interior design textiles, window, floor and wall treatments, space planning, furniture arranging and lighting.
Computerized technology is incorporated into class projects.
It allows students the opportunity to learn about and practice in simulated situations, the human relationships each will deal with directly or indirectly in their lifetime, from job-related relationships to personal relationships to parenting relationships. It is an ideal practical follow-up to sociology. This course will examine critically the most challenging job on earth. Learn what makes parents react and respond the way they do and what makes kids cooperate with you. Learn how to guide children as they grow and change.