Career & Technical Education
FS59 Intro to Fashion & Interior Design
Course #: FS59
Course Name: Introduction to Fashion & Interior Design
Prerequisites: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Level of Difficulty: Average
# of Credits: 1 year – 1 Credit
The following is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) class under the Design and Merchandising program.
Introduction to Fashion & Interior Design Units and Understanding Statements
Unit 1:
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Portfolio Development
A quality design portfolio is essential to obtaining a career in the fashion industry and should reflect knowledge, style,
creativity, and skills.
Unit 2: Illustration and Design - Design Details
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Successful fashion designers recognize various fashion styles, parts and details of garments.
Unit 3: Illustration and Design - Illustration and Materials
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Sketches are preliminary detailed ideas drawn on paper to determine the viability of the design.
Unit 4: Illustration and Design - Drawing Media

Many computer programs are available for drawing and illustrating designs for the fashion industry, although paper and pencil
drawings are still used as well.
Unit 5: Influences on Choices - Personal, Cultural, Social and Physical Factors
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Personal, social, cultural and physical factors influence our fashion design choices.
Unit 6: Influences on Choices - Influences on the Design Industry
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Many factors influence the design industry and often reflect the current societal, cultural, economical and political climate.
Unit 7: Textiles - Fiber Characteristics
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Fibers are natural or manufactured, and influence how the fabrics made from them can be used.
Unit 8: Textiles - Uses and Care
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Care labels are required on all fabrics and contain important information that will determine their use and care.
Unit 9: Textiles - Fabric Construction
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Fabrics have many different characteristics; the way they are constructed will determine how they will be used.
Unit 10: Textiles - Applications and Finishes
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Fabric finishes and color applications change the look, texture and performance of fabrics.
Unit 11: Construction - Measuring Techniques
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Successful construction of a garment requires accurate measurements using the correct techniques and tools.
Unit 12: Influences on Choices - Selection Factors
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Knowledge of different body types and characteristics is important when selecting clothing; a fabric’s color, weight, design and
texture should be utilized to enhance each type.
Unit 13: Construction - Pattern Selection
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Commercial patterns provide specific instructions and essential information for creating quality finished garments.
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Culinary Arts Units and Understanding Statements (cont.)
Unit 14:
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Unit 15:
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Construction - Introductory Project
It is important to understand and follow pattern instructions to successfully create a quality garment.
Construction – Intermediate Project
It is important to understand, interpret, and follow pattern instructions, symbols and graphics when making an intermediate
garment.
Unit 16: Construction - Advanced Project
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It is important to understand, interpret and follow pattern instructions, symbols and graphics when making an advanced
garment.
Unit 17: Introduction to Merchandising - Retail Operations
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Retail operations are successful in making a profit when they understand the needs and wants of potential customers, utilize
advertising and sales techniques, and strategically price merchandise to meet the customers’ perceptions of a good value.
Unit 18: Introduction to Merchandising - Merchandising
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Visual merchandising is an important sales technique commonly used in retail stores; effective displays will attract
customers and increase sales.
Unit 19: Introduction to Merchandising - Visual Display
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An effective visual display uses principles and elements of design to creatively arrange products in the best possible
location.
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AZ COLLEGE & CAREER READY ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS CONNECTIONS
The following Reading and Speaking and Listening AZ College and Career Ready Standards are integrated as applicable in this course:
Reading:
Key Ideas and Details
Standard 1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to the precise details of explanations or descriptions.
Standard 2: Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; trace the text’s explanation or depiction of a complex process, phenomenon, or concept; provide
an accurate summary of the text.
Standard 3: Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks attending to
special cases or exceptions defined in the text.
Craft and Structure
Standard 4: Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in specific scientific or technical
context relevant to grade specific texts and topics.
Standard 5: Analyze the structure of the relationships among concepts in a text, including relationships among key terms
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Standard 9: Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to those from other sources (including their own experiments), noting when the findings support or
contradict previous explanations or accounts.
Speaking and Listening:
Comprehension and Collaboration
Standard 2: Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats, evaluating the credibility of each source.
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
Standard 4: Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that the listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
Standard 5: Make strategic use of digital media in presentation to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
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FS59 Introduction to Fashion & Interior Design – Suggested Teaching Timeline
First Semester
August
Sept.
Oct.
Second Semester
Nov.
Dec.
Jan.
Feb.
March
April
May
Unit 1: Portfolio Development
2 weeks
Unit 2: Illustration and DesignDesign Details
3 weeks
Unit 3: Illustration and DesignIllustration and Materials
Unit 4: Illustration and DesignDrawing Media
Unit 5: Influences on ChoicesPersonal, Cultural,
Social, Physical Factors
Unit 6: Influences on ChoicesInfluences on the Design
Industry
Unit 7: Textiles- Fiber
Characteristics
2 weeks
1week
1week
1week
1 week
Unit 8: Textiles-Uses and Care
1week
Unit 9: Textiles-Fabric
Construction
1week
Unit 10: Textiles-Applications
and Finishes
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First Semester
August
Sept.
Oct.
Second Semester
Nov.
Dec.
Unit 11: Construction-Measuring
Techniques, Safety and
Machine Use
1 week
Unit 12: Influences on ChoicesSelection Factors
2 weeks
Unit 13: Construction-Pattern
Selection
Jan.
March
April
May
1 week
Unit 14: ConstructionIntroductory Project
3 weeks
Unit 15: ConstructionIntermediate Project
4 weeks
Unit 16: Construction-Advanced
Project
6 weeks
Unit 17: Introduction to
Merchandising-Retail
Operations
Unit 18: Introduction to
MerchandisingMerchandising
Unit 19: Introduction to
Merchandising-Visual
Display
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1 week
2 weeks
1 weeks
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Unit 1: Portfolio Development
FS59 Intro to Fashion & Interior Design
A quality design portfolio is essential to obtaining a career in the fashion industry and should reflect knowledge, style,
creativity and skills.
Knowledge and Skills
Arizona CTE Standards
Knowledge:
 A variety of drawing and visualization skills used
in the design and merchandising industry
 Elements and principles of design
 Fundamentals of color in traditional and digital
media
 Specifications required for creating a portfolio
 Various studio tools used to make presentations
3.0 Demonstrate drawing and visualization skills
required for design and merchandising
3.1 Employ various types of drawing media
and surfaces in traditional or digital
form used in a design environment
Resources
 Textbook:
o Fashion Marketing & Merchandising
 Current fashion and design magazines
Skills:
 Create a design/merchandising portfolio using a
variety of drawing and visualization skills
 Apply principles and elements of design in a
portfolio
 Demonstrate use of color theory in traditional and
digital media in a portfolio
 Use a variety of drawing media and surfaces in
traditional or digital form in a portfolio
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Unit 2: Illustration and Design – Design Details
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Successful fashion designers recognize various fashion styles, parts and details of garments.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge:
 Parts, styles and details of a garment
Arizona CTE Standards
13.0 Prepare fashion designs
13.1 Identify styles, parts, and details that
make up a garment
Resources
 Textbook:
o Fashion Design & Merchandising
Skills:
 Identify and label parts, styles and details of a
garment
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Unit 3: Illustration and Design – Illustration and Materials
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Sketches are preliminary detailed ideas drawn on paper to determine the viability of a design.
Knowledge and Skills
Arizona CTE Standards
Knowledge:
 Technical sketching techniques for drawing
fashions
 Key terms- croquis, sketches (rough, preliminary
sketch)
 Fabric selection techniques
13.0 Prepare fashion designs
13.2 Draw a fashion figure
13.3 Sketch a fashion design on a croquis
13.5 Select appropriate fashion swatches for
a fashion design
Resources
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Fabric swatches
Sketching supplies
Skills:
 Sketch a fashion figure on a croquis (rough,
preliminary sketch)
 Draw a fashion figure
 Select appropriate fabric for a design
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Unit 4: Illustration and Design – Drawing Media
Many computer programs are available for drawing and illustrating designs for the fashion industry, although paper and pencil drawings
are still used as well.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge:
 Drawing and visualization skills used in designing
fashions
 Traditional and digital drawing media and
surfaces used in designing fashions
Arizona CTE Standards
3.0
Demonstrate drawing and visualization skills
required for design and merchandising
3.1 Employ various types of drawing
media and surfaces in traditional or
digital form used in a design
environment
Resources
 Textbook:
o Fashion Marketing & Merchandising
o Drawing media and supplies
Skills:
 Draw fashion designs using visualization and
drawing skills
 Use a variety of media and surfaces to draw and
illustrate fashion designs
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Unit 5: Influence on Choices – Personal, Cultural, Social, and Physical Factors
Personal, cultural, social and physical factors influence our fashion design choices.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge:
 Design is influenced by values, culture, social
awareness and desired results
 Physical attributes and their influence on
clothing designs and merchandising
 Ways people express themselves with fashion
 Key terms: social awareness and
anthropometrics (measurement of the size and
proportions of the body)
Skills:
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Analyze cultural influences on design
Evaluate designs from different cultures
Describe how personal values influence design
Identify anthropometrics and how they affect
designs
Compare physical attributes of body types and
explain their influence on fashion designs
Explain ways people express themselves
through fashion
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Arizona CTE Standards
1.0
Analyze factors that influence human
behavior in a design and merchandising
1.1 Describe how personal values influence
choices and goals
1.2 Explain how culture influences behavior
1.3 Develop social awareness related to
diversity
1.4 Identify anthropometrics and how they
affect designs
1.5 Explain the influence of physical
attributes (including disabilities) on
clothing designs and human
environments
11.0 Analyze factors that determine the selection
of clothing
11.1 Explain how people express
themselves through the use of clothing
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Resources
 Textbook:
o Fashion Marketing & Merchandising
 Current design magazines
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Unit 6: Influence on Choices – Influence on the Design Industry
Many factors influence the design industry and often reflect the current societal, cultural, economical and political climate .
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge:
 Key term: forecasting
 Influence of fashion trends and forecasting on
design
 Psychological influences on fashion
 Ways personal values are communicated
through clothing and accessory choices
Arizona CTE Standards
9.0
Distinguish influences on the Fashion
Design Industry
9.2 Explain the psychology of fashion
9.3 Explain the impact of fashion trends
and forecasting
9.4 Explain how values are communicated
through clothing and accessories
Resources
 Textbook:
o Fashion Marketing & Merchandising
Skills:
 Identify and explain psychological influences on
fashion
 Analyze fashion trends and forecasting to
determine the impact on fashion
 Identify and explain how fashion choices are
influenced by our values
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Unit 7: Textiles – Fiber Characteristics
FS59 Intro to Fashion & Interior Design
Fibers are natural or manufactured and influence how the fabric made from them can be used.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge:
 Names and characteristics of natural and
manufactured fibers
 Influence of fiber characteristics on fabric choice
Arizona CTE Standards
6.0
Evaluate textiles, fibers and fabrics
6.2 Identify the characteristics of natural
and manufactured fibers
Resources
 Textbook:
o Fashion Marketing & Merchandising
 Fabric and fiber samples
Skills:
 Identify and classify fibers
as natural or manufactured
 Analyze fibers and explain effects on fabric
properties
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Unit 8: Textiles – Uses and Care
FS59 Intro to Fashion & Interior Design
Care labels are required on all fabrics and contain important information that will determine their use and care.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge:
 Symbols on care labels and their meaning
 Required information on care labels
 Ways to care for specific fibers and fabrics
Arizona CTE Standards
6.0
Evaluate textiles, fibers, and fabrics
6.6 Evaluate fibers and fabrics
6.7 Apply labeling information to care of
fabrics
Resources
 Textbook:
o Fashion Marketing & Merchandising
 Fabric samples
Skills:
 Compare different fabrics and their care labels
 Evaluate fibers and fabrics and determine
appropriate care
 Identify and explain information on a care label
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Unit 9: Textiles – Fabric Construction
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Fabrics have many different characteristics; the way they are constructed will determine how they are used.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge:
 Names and characteristics of different weaves
 Names and characteristics of different knits
 Types of weaves and how each influences the
use of the fabric
Arizona CTE Standards
6.0
Evaluate textiles, fibers and fabrics
6.3 Identify different characteristics of
fabrics with various yarn constructions
6.4 Compare woven, knit, and other
methods of fabric construction
Resources
 Textbook:
o Fashion Marketing and Merchandising
 Fabric samples
Skills:
 Identify different types of weaves
 Explain the advantages and disadvantages of
each type of weave
 Identify different fabrics by name and
characteristic
 Differentiate woven, knit or felted fabric samples
 Compare and contrast characteristics of fabrics
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Unit 10: Textiles – Applications and Finishes
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Fabric finishes and color applications are used to change the look, texture and/or performance of a fabric.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge:
 Fabric finishes and the effect they have on fabric
 How color affects fabric appearance
 Color application methods
Arizona CTE Standards
6.0
Evaluate textiles, fibers, and fabrics
6.5 Explain fabric finishes and color
application methods
Resources
 Textbook:
o Fashion Marketing & Merchandising
 Examples of fabric finishes
 Examples of fabric printed textiles vs.
fiber colored textiles.
Skills:
 Differentiate between fiber colored and fabric
colored textiles
 Explain the advantages and disadvantages of a
variety of fabric finishes
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Unit 11: Construction – Measuring Techniques and Tools
FS59 Intro to Fashion & Interior Design
Successful construction of a garment requires accurate measurements using the correct techniques and tools.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge:
 Design and merchandising numbers, symbols
and/or graphic representations used in solving
problems
 Units of measurement (English and metric)
 Mathematical processes used in designing and
merchandising
 Appropriate measuring techniques used in
design and merchandising
Skills:
 Identify measurement tools and explain their
function in a design project
 Identify and correctly express numbers, symbols
and graphic representations for a design project
 Use tools to calculate measurements
 Accurately calculate material quantities needed
for a design project using mathematical
calculations
 Identify units of measurement (English and
metric) used in design projects
Arizona Department of Education - Career and Technical Education Standards
Arizona CTE Standards
2.0
Apply mathematical processes to problems
in design and merchandising
2.1 Express problems in design and
merchandising using numeric,
symbolic, and/or graphic
representations
2.2 Perform mathematical calculations in
the context of design and
merchandising related problems
2.3 Demonstrate knowledge of units of
measurement (English and metric)
2.4 Use technology in the solution of mathrelated problems
2.5 Calculate material quantities needed
for a design project
4.0
Apply measurement techniques
4.1 Identify common measurement tools
used in design and merchandising and
their functions
4.2 Select an appropriate measurement
technique for a specific measurement
need
4.3 Select and use the appropriate
measurement tool for the task
4.4 Determine the degree of accuracy
required for a specific task or situation
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Resources
 Textbook
o Fashion Marketing & Merchandising
 Measuring tools
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Unit 12: Influences on Choices – Selection Factors
FS59 Intro to Fashion & Interior Design
Knowledge of different body types and characteristics is important when selecting clothing; a fabric’s color, weight, design
and texture should be utilized to enhance each type.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge:
 Optical illusions used to enhance the appearance
of body types
 Body types and characteristics that influence
clothing choices
Skills:
 Identify body types and choose the best textures,
colors and designs for each type
 Use optical illusions to demonstrate good fashion
designs
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Arizona CTE Standards
11.0
Analyze factors that determine the
selection of clothing
11.2 Identify body types and characteristics
that influence the proper selection of
clothing
11.3 Explain how an illusion of size can be
created by the proper selection of
fabric design and texture
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Resources
 Textbook
o Fashion Marketing & Merchandising
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Unit 13: Construction – Pattern Selection
FS59 Intro to Fashion & Interior Design
Commercial patterns provide specific instructions and essential information for creating quality finished garments .
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge:
 Key information/terms on a pattern envelope
 Fabric type, amount and supplies needed to
make a garment
 How to calculate yardage and cost of fabric for
pattern selection
Arizona CTE Standards
12.0
Construct a garment by applying the
principles of quality apparel construction
12.2 Determine yardage, cost of fabric, and
other needs for selected pattern style
and use
Resources
 Textbook:
o Fashion Marketing & Merchandising
 Pattern envelopes
Skills:
 Calculate yardage and cost of fabric for pattern
selected
 Identify supplies needed for pattern selected
 Read pattern envelopes with accuracy
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Unit 14: Construction – Introductory Project
FS59 Intro to Fashion & Interior Design
It is important to understand and follow pattern instructions to successfully create a garment.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge:
 Pattern symbols and graphics
 Proper use of sewing machine and sewing tools
 Key vocabulary on a pattern
 Principles of apparel construction
 A variety of clothing construction techniques
 Pattern layout
 Proper fit of garments
 Pressing techniques and appropriate equipment
Skills:
 Compare and contrast quality construction
techniques
 Demonstrate proper pattern layout and cutting
 Read and interpret pattern symbols
 Follow pattern instructions and construct a
garment following correct construction
techniques
 Correctly use machine and sewing tools
 Demonstrate proper pressing techniques
 Evaluate the construction and proper fit of
garments
Arizona Department of Education - Career and Technical Education Standards
Arizona CTE Standards
12.0
Construct a garment by applying the
principles of quality apparel construction
12.1 Compare the quality of different
clothing construction techniques
12.3 Interpret pattern directions for
constructing textile items
12.4 Perform pattern layout and cutting for
garment construction
12.5 Use a pattern to construct a garment
12.6 Practice effective pressing techniques
by using appropriate equipment
12.7 Evaluate the construction and proper
fit of garments
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Resources
 Textbook:
o Fashion Marketing & Merchandising
 Cutting tables and supplies
 Sewing machines
 Ironing equipment
 Patterns
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Unit 15: Construction – Intermediate Project
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It is important to understand and follow pattern instructions to successfully construct an intermediate garment.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge:
 Qualities of a well constructed garment
 Importance of understanding and following
pattern instructions
 Pressing techniques and equipment
 Proper fit of garments
Skills:
 Demonstrate correct pattern layout and cutting
for a garment
 Press a garment using appropriate equipment
and technique
 Construct an intermediate garment following
pattern instructions
Arizona Department of Education - Career and Technical Education Standards
Arizona CTE Standards
12.0
Construct a garment by applying the
principles of quality apparel construction
12.3 Interpret pattern directions for
constructing textile items
12.4 Perform pattern layout and cutting for
garment construction
12.5 Use a pattern to construct a garment
12.6 Practice effective pressing techniques
by using appropriate equipment
12.7 Evaluate the construction and proper
fit of garments
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Resources
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Cutting tables and supplies
Sewing machine and tools
Ironing equipment
Patterns
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Unit 16: Construction – Advanced Project
FS59 Intro to Fashion & Interior Design
It is important to understand and follow pattern instructions to successfully create an advanced garment.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge:
 Qualities of a well constructed garment
 Importance of understanding and following
pattern instructions
 Pressing techniques and equipment
 Proper fit of garments
Skills:
 Demonstrate correct pattern layout and cutting
 Press a garment using appropriate equipment
and technique
 Construct an advanced garment following pattern
instructions
Arizona Department of Education - Career and Technical Education Standards
Arizona CTE Standards
12.0
Construct a garment by applying the
principles of quality apparel construction
12.3 Interpret pattern directions for
constructing textile items
12.4 Perform pattern layout and cutting for
garment construction
12.5 Use a pattern to construct a garment
12.6 Practice effective pressing techniques
by using appropriate equipment
12.7 Evaluate the construction and proper
fit of garments
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Resources
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Cutting tables and supplies
Sewing machines and tools
Ironing equipment
Patterns
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Unit 17: Introduction to Merchandising – Retail Operations
FS59 Intro to Fashion & Interior Design
Retail operations are successful in making a profit when they understand the needs and wants of potential customers,
utilize advertising and sales techniques, and strategically price merchandise to meet the customers’ perceptions of a
good value.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge:
 Pricing strategies to make a profit on
merchandise
 Value of advertising and packaging merchandise
to increase sales
 Relationship between pricing, profit, and
customer perception of value
Skills:
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Arizona CTE Standards
7.0
Understand the operations of retailing
7.2 Demonstrate selling techniques that
meet client buying needs and motives
7.5 Explain the relationship among pricing,
profit, and customer’s perception of
value
Resources
 Textbook:
o Fashion Marketing & Merchandising
Create an attractive product display
Compose a persuasive advertisement
Demonstrate selling techniques
Explain the relationship of pricing, profit and
customer perception of value
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Unit 18: Introduction to Merchandising – Merchandising
FS59 Intro to Fashion & Interior Design
Visual merchandising is an important sales technique commonly used in retail stores; effective displays will attract
customers and increase sales.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge:
 A variety of merchandise buying practices
 Importance of visual display in merchandising
Skills:
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List qualities of a good visual display
Create an attractive visual display
Evaluate visual displays
Explain merchandising buying practices
Arizona Department of Education - Career and Technical Education Standards
Arizona CTE Standards
8.0
Exhibit marketing skills for the success of
design and merchandising business
8.1 Explain merchandise buying practices
8.2 Understand visual merchandising and
its impact
8.4 Create product displays using the
elements and principles of design
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Resources
 Textbook:
o Fashion Marketing & Merchandising
 Variety of materials used to create
displays
Board Approved – December 9, 2014
FS59 – Intro to Fashion & Interior Design
Career & Technical Education
Unit 19: Introduction to Merchandising – Visual Display
FS59 Intro to Fashion & Interior Design
An effective visual display uses principles and elements of design to creatively arrange products in the best possible location.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge:
 Marketing skills used in design and
merchandising business
 Components of an effective visual marketing
presentation
 Elements and principles of design
 Ways promotional activities are used to market
products and services
Arizona CTE Standards
8.0
Exhibit marketing skills for the success of
design and merchandising business
8.3 Assemble a visual marketing
presentation
8.4 Create product displays using the
elements and principles
8.5 Explain the use of promotional
activities to market products and
services
Resources
 Textbook:
o Fashion Marketing & Merchandising
Skills:
 Create product displays using the elements and
principles of design
 Create a visual marketing presentation
 Explain a variety of ways promotional activities
used to market products and services
Arizona Department of Education - Career and Technical Education Standards
Arizona’s College and Career Ready Standards – ELA Technical Subjects
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Board Approved – December 9, 2014
FS59 – Intro to Fashion & Interior Design