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FAS2040 Evolution Of Fashion

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

Description
Students discover the historical influences on fashion, and relate past fashions to present-day styles.
Prerequisite
None
Parameters
Access to sewing equipment, tools and notions.
Supporting courses
FAS1130: Construction Fundamentals 1 FAS2090: Specialty Fabrics 1 FAS2100: Sewing for Others FAS2130: Construction Fundamentals 2 FAS2180: Creative Costuming FAS3180: Theatrical Costuming

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 describe fashion from a historical period, and provide an analysis of how it relates to present- day styles

    • 1.1 define fashion and fashion cycle

    • 1.2 analyze factors that shape fashion

    • 1.3 identify basic clothing shapes throughout fashion history

  • 2 describe factors unique to specific time periods that influence fashion

    • 2.1 analyze fashions representative of various historical periods and their influences on present-day fashions; e.g., Byzantine, Early Renaissance, Baroque, Edwardian

    • 2.2 identify the interrelationship of influences on fashion, including culture, politics, religion, economics and technology

    • 2.3 select and present a project; e.g., constructed project, article, research project, video, digital slide show (if presenting a constructed project, follow all appropriate construction, fit, pressing and finishing techniques, demonstrating safe and proficient use of equipment)

  • 3 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 3.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 3.1.1 communicate

      • 3.1.2 manage information

      • 3.1.3 use numbers

      • 3.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 3.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 3.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 3.2.2 be responsible

      • 3.2.3 be adaptable

      • 3.2.4 learn continuously

      • 3.2.5 work safely

    • 3.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 3.3.1 work with others

      • 3.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 4 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster

    • 4.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment

    • 4.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities

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