Design & Merchandising Pathway

7110: Introduction to Visual Arts (0.5 credit FAR, Gr. 9-12)

Introduction to Visual Arts is a course that is designed for all students to review or learn basic knowledge of art by mastering the competencies Art History, Art Criticism, Aesthetics, and Art Production.  Students will learn the elements and principles of art, know how to use them, and create pieces of artwork that display this knowledge.  In addition, they will be participating in subject-related read- in and writing activities and will have outside the class assignments.  Students will be expected to solve problems using higher-order thinking skills. This is the initial career pathway to many fields in fine arts and is the prerequisite for all future art courses. 

6103: Fashion Design I (0.5 credit PAR, Gr. 10-12)

Prerequisite: Introduction to Visual Arts

Explore the exciting career of fashion merchandising and design including fashion trends, elements and principles of design, textiles, design production and construction. The course also focuses on creating, merchandising and marketing. Students will develop leadership and employability skills essential for careers in fashion.  Students will be required to provide supplies for labs and construction.

6104: Fashion Design II - Dual Credit (0.5 credit PAR, Gr. 11-12)

Prerequisite: Fashion Design I