COURSE DESCRIPTION

.5 Credits

This interdisciplinary elective course involves mathematic applications, reading and writing, science, and history while focusing on mastery of the PA Academic Standards for Family & Consumer Science. As students progress through this course they will participate in a systematic study of concepts related to the textile industry and they’ll have the opportunity to try their hand at projects of their choice.

Typical projects to choose from include sewing, quilting, knitting, crocheting, applique or needlework.  Units of study range from the evolution of textile production, historical investigation of influences on fashion through the ages, fabric finishes, color & design principles, and fashion.  In addition, Textile Arts students will research careers, trends in technology, famous designers, and/or topics within the textile industry.  

This course potentially opens up career opportunities, hobbies, side income, or possibly even new family traditions. Students can apply what they learn in this class to make economical decisions when purchasing garments, mend or recycle worn clothing, and take better care of their textiles in general.

UNITS OF STUDY

Textiles in Time

Fashion World

Fibers & Fabrics

Fabric Finishes

Color & Design

JOIN GOOGLE CLASSROOM HERE:

THE JOIN CODE WILL BE GIVEN TO STUDENTS WHEN WE ARE IN PERSON.

WEEKLY AGENDA:

Can be found in Google Classroom under topic titled, "WEEKLY AGENDA"

APPS COMMONLY USED IN CLASS:

GOOGLE CLASSROOM

NEARPOD

QUIZLET

QUIZIZZ

KAHOOT

YOUTUBE