It serves as a career base for fashion and retail. Students will examine color analysis, figure analysis, cosmetology, fashion design and manufacturing. Projects, guest speakers and fashion career professionals will help relate this class to the real world of fashion. An optional field trip to the Mall of America is possible. The principles and elements of design are applied using color schemes and furniture arrangements to make livable and functional living spaces.
Students also explore important things to look for when shopping and caring for furniture.
Background information is given on our housing heritage and its influence on the housing of the future. Field trips, resource persons and creative projects help develop the skills necessary to create a pleasing living environment. Child Development examines the growth and development of children from conception to school age. The focus on parenting as a choice, teen pregnancy issues, guidance and abuse are examined. Direct interaction with children is provided by participating in a play school.