FAS2110 Creating Home Decor

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

Description: Students apply design and sewing techniques to create a home décor fashion.
Prerequisite: FAS1030: Sewing Fundamentals
Parameters: Access to sewing equipment, tools and notions.
Supporting courses: FAS1010: Fashion Dynamics FAS1020: Textiles & Their Care

Outcomes The student will:

1 demonstrate knowledge and skills related to home décor
- 1.1 identify the elements and principles of design by:
  - 1.1.1 describing the impact of colour
  - 1.1.2 illustrating colour schemes used in home décor
  - 1.1.3 defining and illustrating the elements of design
  - 1.1.4 defining and illustrating the principles of design
- 1.2 complete the following as related to fabric:
  - 1.2.1 identify required characteristics
  - 1.2.2 choose a suitable fabric
- 1.3 complete the following as related to the selected project:
  - 1.3.1 take accurate measurements to determine the amount of fabric
  - 1.3.2 identify other required supplies and equipment
- 1.4 describe the sewing and assembly techniques required for the project selected
- 1.5 complete the project using appropriate techniques related to:
  - 1.5.1 construction
  - 1.5.2 pressing
  - 1.5.3 finishing
2 apply basic construction skills at an appropriate level in assembling a project
- 2.1 demonstrate management skills
- 2.2 use resources appropriately
- 2.3 demonstrate the use of three construction techniques at the intermediate level or higher
3 demonstrate safe and proficient use of sewing equipment, pressing equipment, cutting tools and sewing notions
4 identify copyright restrictions and permissions and put them into practice
5 demonstrate basic competencies
- 5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 5.1.1 communicate
  - 5.1.2 manage information
  - 5.1.3 use numbers
  - 5.1.4 think and solve problems
- 5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 5.2.2 be responsible
  - 5.2.3 be adaptable
  - 5.2.4 learn continuously
  - 5.2.5 work safely
- 5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 5.3.1 work with others
  - 5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
6 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
- 6.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
- 6.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities