FAS2160 Creating Accessories 2

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

Description: Students study accessories related to fashion, and produce a fashion accessory.
Prerequisite: FAS1060: Creating Accessories 1
Parameters: Equipment varies according to project.
Supporting courses: FAS1030: Sewing Fundamentals FAS2140: Fashion Merchandising MAM1010: Marketing & Management

Outcomes The student will:

1 explore criteria required to produce a fashion accessory
- 1.1 identify major areas of the accessories industry
- 1.2 explore various sources of inspiration
- 1.3 explain a variety of terms related to accessories
2 describe the creativity, wearability and marketability of an accessory
- 2.1 identify trends in the industry related to:
  - 2.1.1 design elements; e.g., colour, silhouette, texture
  - 2.1.2 cost
  - 2.1.3 brand labelling
- 2.2 explain how accessories enhance current styles
- 2.3 discuss the marketability of various accessory ideas, analyzing:
  - 2.3.1 customer or target market
  - 2.3.2 size of market
  - 2.3.3 competition
  - 2.3.4 suppliers
  - 2.3.5 pricing, marketing and promotion strategies
  - 2.3.6 external factors that influence sales
3 apply knowledge and skills related to design elements and construction techniques to create a fashion accessory
- 3.1 select a creative accessory to produce and possibly market
- 3.2 identify the project in terms of:
  - 3.2.1 appropriate terminology for the accessory
  - 3.2.2 colour and design elements
  - 3.2.3 purchased or original pattern
  - 3.2.4 fabric and notions choices
  - 3.2.5 skills, resources and techniques
  - 3.2.6 target market
  - 3.2.7 marketing strategy
- 3.3 complete the project using appropriate techniques related to accessory production
4 apply skills at an appropriate level in creating and assembling a fashion accessory
- 4.1 demonstrate management skills
- 4.2 use resources appropriately
- 4.3 demonstrate the use of three techniques at the intermediate level or higher
5 demonstrate safe and proficient use of appropriate equipment and supplies
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 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
- 8.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
- 8.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities