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FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE
Student Instructional Aide Program (Honors)
Acceptance into the SIA program is based on completion of an acceptable application, including student career goals and teacher recommendation, submitted to the program coordinator.
Student Instruction Aide program enables students to serve as aides to a classroom teacher (K-12) by tutoring individual pupils, working with small groups of pupils, and performing other classroom duties. The program is designed to give the student an insight into the field of education. Since the number of applications may exceed the openings available, those students who are most highly recommended will be considered first. This program is suitable for students interested in becoming teachers. Unless the student chooses to work in an elementary classroom at the Whitfield elementary school, it is the responsibility of the parent to provide the student's transportation to and from the field site as a driver or as a passenger. This class meets for two periods. An application packet may be obtained in the Counseling Office.
Fashion & Interior Design CP
Fashion and Interior Design allows the student to explore the world of design! Learn about clothing and textile design, fabrics, clothing construction, "the runway", wardrobe care and shopping. Interior design _ an excellent approach to understanding the concepts and principles of planning personal space. Includes decorating, designing, and the use of color and the basics of furniture styles. Students will design and create projects, hear guest speakers, go on field trips and explore career options. Students are required to purchase supplies for this class; therefore, students will incur individual costs for projects.
Costume Design for Theater Production
Costume Design for Theater Production students will create costumes for the fall theater productions. Students will conduct historical research to develop characters through wardrobe and accessories. Fabric effects on stage and impact of stage lighting on wardrobe will be considered in the design of costumes. Students will learn basic sewing techniques, fitting a model, simple closures for quick change and up-cycling for new looks of characters.
Students will explore management systems for costume and accessory conservation and retrieval.
Costume Design for Musical Theater Production
Costume Design for Theater Production students will create costumes for the spring musical theater productions. Students will conduct historical research to develop characters through wardrobe and accessories. Fabric effects on stage and impact of stage lighting on wardrobe will be considered in the design of costumes. Students will learn basic sewing techniques, fitting a model, simple closures for quick change and up-cycling for new looks of characters. Students will explore management systems for costume and accessory conservation and retrieval.
Textile & Clothing Construction
Textile and Clothing Construction students will explore the world of clothing and textiles. So..... Are you interested in careers in clothing and textiles? Do you want to learn how to sew and develop your creative skills with fabrics? Then this is the course for you! Create projects using commercial patterns and supplies to meet the individual student's needs and fashion sense. Students will be involved in flat pattern measuring, fitting methods, and sewing techniques. Students are required to purchase supplies for this class; therefore, students will incur individual costs for projects.
Credits: 2 Length: Full Year Grade: 12
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 9-12
Credits: 0.5 Length: Semester Grade: 9-12
Credits: 0.5 Length: Semester Grade: 9-12
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 9-12
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