The World of Fashion, Grade 12

Code: HNB4MGrade: 12Type: University PreparationCredits: 1.0
Course description

This course gives students the opportunity to explore the world of fashion. Students will learn how to create a fashion product using various tools, techniques, and technologies while developing their practical skills. Students will learn about various factors that affect the global fashion industry, the needs of specialized markets, and the impact of fibre and fabric production and care. In addition, they will learn about social and historical influences on fashion. Students will apply research skills when investigating aspects of the fashion world.

Overall expectations

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Outline Of Course Content
Time AllocatedOnline/Offline Component
1. Historical Influences on Fashion

Students will be able to understand how historical  developments and social issues have impacted the fashion  industry. Students will analyze what are the significant  historical fashion innovations that have impacted current  western fashions. Students will learn in what ways technology has influenced the fashion industry.

20 hours

Online

2. Design & Fashion Construction Skills

Students will learn how the elements and principles of design  can be applied when creating fashion products. Students will  understand what are safe operating procedures when using a sewing machine, other tools and technologies in clothing  construction. Students will recognize proper construction  techniques leading to successful fashion products.

27 hours

Online

3. Canadian and World Fashions

Students will learn in what ways Canadian and international  designers have contributed to the global fashion industry.  Students will understand what is the influence of traditional and  emerging fashion centres on the fashion industry. Students will  analyze how branding and haute couture does influence the  fashion industry. Students will recognize what are the fashion  innovations and fabrics that are used in specialized  fashion/clothing markets.

27 hours

Online

4. Globalization in the Fashion Industry

Students will identify what are the major textile producers in the  world and why. Students will learn how are textiles made and  in what ways the fashion industry is reducing the environmental impact of textile production and disposal.  Students will understand how globalization impacts workers  around the world. Students will analyze what are the strategies  used by consumers to be socially responsible with fashion  choices.

23 hours

Online

5. FINAL EVALUATION

The Final Evaluation for this course is a Final Project that  compiles a Design and Marketing Portfolio. The final product  will be in an electronic portfolio.

15 hours

Online

Total112 Hours
Teaching and learning strategies

This course is organized into a semester format. Lessons are completed independent online,  with specified due dates.  

Evaluation is the process of judging the quality of student work in relation to the achievement  chart categories and criteria, and assigning a percentage grade to represent that quality.  Evaluation is based on gathering evidence of student achievement through:

  • Products 
  • Observations 
  • Conversations 

Learning goals will be discussed at the beginning of each assignment and success criteria will  be provided to students. The success criteria are used to develop the assessment tools in this  course, including rubrics and checklists.

Strategies for assessment & evaluation of student performances

A variety of assessment and evaluation methods, strategies and tools are required as  appropriate to the expectation being assessed. These include diagnostic, formative and  summative within the course and within each unit. We strictly follow the Ministry of  Education’s Growing Success document.  

Assessment FOR Learning and Assessment AS Learning is obtained through a variety of  means, including the following:  

  • Ongoing descriptive feedback 
  • Self-assessment 
  • Peer assessment 
  • Student/Teacher Conferences with on a regular basis to: 
    • o verbalize observations 
    • o ask questions 
    • o clarify understanding

Evidence of student achievement (assessment OF learning) is collected through ongoing  observations of most consistent work, with consideration given to most recent work from  various sources. 

Assessment and evaluation in this course will be based on the provincial curriculum  expectations. Students will be provided with numerous and varied opportunities to  demonstrate the full extent of their achievement. Categories of assessment and breakdowns  are as follows: 

  • Knowledge 25% 
  • Thinking 25%  
  • Application 25%  
  • Communication 25% 

A final grade will be determined as follows:  

  • Term Work 70% 

Final Evaluation 30%

Consideration for program planning

Students with special needs and English Language Learners will be provided with  accommodation, including additional time, assistive technology and scribe where available.

Learning skills

Learning Skills listed below are key to student success. Learning Skills are assessed  independently of achievement and are determined through observation and participation. A  check list and student conference will be used to determine the level in each category.

  1. Responsibility  
  2. Organization  
  3. Independent Work  
  4. Collaboration  
  5. Initiative  
  6. Self-Regulation
Resources required by the student

Students will need the following: 

  • Online access
Resources provided by the student
  • Handouts and PowerPoint notes 
  • Student Workbook
  • On-Line resources

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$549.00

🇨🇦 Canadian Student Price

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