FAS1050 Redesign, Recycle & Restore

Introductory · 1 credit · MDC - Media, Design, and Communication Arts

Description: Students experiment with creative ways to redesign, recycle or restore a project by repairing, customizing or embellishing. Students use these techniques to update or create something new from something old.
Prerequisite: FAS1030: Sewing Fundamentals

Outcomes The student will:

1 identify creative ways to redesign, recycle and restore materials to create a project
- 1.1 explain the differences among redesign, recycle and restore
- 1.2 discuss benefits for redesigning, recycling or restoring garments or textile items in terms of:
  - 1.2.1 ecological issues
  - 1.2.2 environmental issues
  - 1.2.3 global issues
- 1.3 present a variety of examples that demonstrate creative ways to redesign, recycle or restore a variety of products; e.g., changing style, adding accessories, changing colour, finding other uses
2 differentiate basic repair procedures
- 2.1 identify basic tools required for repair
- 2.2 identify basic repair terms and techniques
- 2.3 determine the type of repair(s) based on the:
  - 2.3.1 fabric
  - 2.3.2 time required
  - 2.3.3 equipment
  - 2.3.4 cost
  - 2.3.5 skill
  - 2.3.6 end use
3 demonstrate techniques as they relate to the project
- 3.1 identify reasons for redesigning, recycling or restoring the project
- 3.2 describe the project in terms of:
  - 3.2.1 fibre/fabric characteristics
  - 3.2.2 quality
  - 3.2.3 cost/financial saving
  - 3.2.4 maintenance
  - 3.2.5 personal satisfaction
  - 3.2.6 extended life
- 3.3 describe procedures to follow in preparation of the project
- 3.4 complete the project using appropriate techniques at the introductory level related to fabric and end use, including:
  - 3.4.1 construction techniques
  - 3.4.2 finishing techniques
4 apply basic construction skills at an appropriate level in assembling a project
- 4.1 demonstrate management skills
- 4.2 use resources appropriately
- 4.3 demonstrate the use of three techniques applicable to redesign, repair and recycle at the introductory level
5 demonstrate safe and proficient use of the following as applicable: sewing equipment, pressing equipment, cutting tools and sewing notions
6 identify copyright restrictions and permissions and put them into practice
7 demonstrate basic competencies
- 7.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 7.1.1 communicate
  - 7.1.2 manage information
  - 7.1.3 use numbers
  - 7.1.4 think and solve problems
- 7.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 7.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 7.2.2 be responsible
  - 7.2.3 be adaptable
  - 7.2.4 learn continuously
  - 7.2.5 work safely
- 7.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 7.3.1 work with others
  - 7.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
8 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
- 8.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
- 8.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices