Retail industry

Possible careers: sales, management, buyers, entrepreneur, franchise, marketing, visual merchandising, event planning

Key Question:

Explain the challenges and rewards of the retail industry.

Textiles and sewing

Possible careers: labelling, regulations, developing new textiles, designing, finishing, sourcing, craftsperson, tailor, dressmaker, upholstering, inspection, layout

Key Question:

What are the agencies and regulations that govern textile production?

Society and Global Connections

Possible careers: modelling, media, magazine editor, journalist, photography, graphic designer, costume design, image consultant, fashion designer, factory work, trade associations, unions, investment, colour forecaster, publicist

Key Question:

How does the fashion industry influence society? How does society influence the fashion industry?

Overall Course Expectations

The Apparel Industry

●         identify occupational opportunities in the fashion field;

●        demonstrate an understanding of the nature and evolution of the fashion retailing industry;

●         identify the agencies and regulations that influence the production and labelling of apparel and textiles;

●         analyse the impact of the clothing industry on society, and societal influences on the clothing industry;

Research and Inquiry Skills

●         use appropriate social science research methods in the investigation of topics related to fashion, clothing, and textiles;

●         use a variety of print and electronic sources in conducting research;

●         correctly use terminology associated with fashion, clothing, and textiles;

●         communicate the results of their inquiries effectively.