- Description
- Students study past couturiers and create their own haute couture fashions.
- Prerequisite
- FAS1030: Sewing Fundamentals
- Parameters
- Access to sewing equipment, tools and notions.
- Supporting courses
- FAS1130: Construction Fundamentals 1 FAS2130: Construction Fundamentals 2
Outcomes The student will:
1 describe the origin of couture
1.1 identify couture terminology; e.g., atelier, croquis, entoilage, haute couture
1.2 discuss how couture has changed over the years
1.3 identify a variety of famous couturiers; e.g., Charles Worth, Coco Chanel, Pierre Cardin, Givenchy
1.4 identify the signature design of a couturier
1.5 identify couturier techniques related to a specific couturier
2 demonstrate couture techniques and construction methods
2.1 identify the equipment necessary to produce couture detailing
2.2 demonstrate couture stitching techniques
2.3 demonstrate couture construction methods
2.4 demonstrate seams and seam finishes
2.5 describe construction details, noting couture application
2.6 compare methods of couture closures
2.7 analyze and describe hidden details that build and maintain garment shape
2.8 describe methods of hemming couture garments
2.9 identify surface couture details that establish a garment as couture
3 demonstrate and apply knowledge and skills related to selected couture techniques in garment construction
3.1 demonstrate the specific requirements related to:
3.1.1 pattern choice and alterations
3.1.2 fabric choices and preparation
3.1.3 fitting; e.g., time line, garments to be worn for fitting, alterations
3.1.4 construction techniques
3.1.5 finishing
3.2 construct a garment featuring various couture details
4 apply basic construction skills at an appropriate level in assembling a garment
4.1 demonstrate management skills
4.2 use resources appropriately
4.3 demonstrate the use of three construction techniques at the advanced level or higher
5 demonstrate safe and proficient use of 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 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
8.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
8.2 identify steps to achieve goals
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.