Students are introduced to the concept of community involvement and volunteerism to heighten their interests in community development and participation. They participate in agencies such as Habitat for Humanity, Department of Family and Children Services, mentoring programs, After School, Red Cross, etc. Needs assessment, program planning, evaluation and resources issues are key concepts included. Students study, analyze and evaluate current trends in housing for a better understanding of the relationships of humans to their environment. Students analyze interior and exterior aspects of human environments in meeting the needs of families and individuals in the next century.
Students study the sociological and psychological aspects of apparel selection.
Basic principles of art, elements of design, historic consume and apparel construction are pursued. A broader focus on designing and flat pattern techniques is included. Students are granted credit toward graduation through approved work, travel, international or nontraditional study and other related types of experiences. Work experiences are coordinated with agencies - local, State, Federal and international. Topics include principles of art applied to color combinations, fabric variety and style accents.