FASHION HISTORY

Power Point Assignment & Written Report (Due Sept 12, 2008)

Each student needs a Power Point Instructions sheet.   Students will get into groups of three or less.  They will decide on a time period they want to research and sign up for it using the sign up sheet.

                Students will have to research the following:

1.       Words and quotes that describe the time.

2.       Who Influenced fashions?

3.       What was the prominent silhouette?

4.       Who were designers and/or labels?

5.       What were the trends?

6.       What colors were popular?

7.       What textiles were used?

8.       What movies are representative of the time?

9.       What clothing parallels can be made to other time periods?

10.   What historical moments occurred?

Minimum of 10 slides - maximum 20.

There must be at least two pictures per page in this presentations.

Students will be responsible for a works cited page.  The project will not be graded if they do not have a works cited page.

Requirements:

Title Page: Centered: Name, Subject Chosen, Fashion history, Period

2 pages long, double-spaced, 12 pt. Times New Roman Font

Bibliography on separate page, at least 2 sources

Written Report with Pictures and Power point with PICTURES must present.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxzjsMVQMlE&feature=email

Objectives:    Students will learn the history of fashion through power point and several individual projects.

Describe the theories of the origin of fashion.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

Describe the influences of historical events on American and global fashion.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

Explain economic, demographic, social, and political influences on fashion.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

SSS

02.01               Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively with team members, supervisors, and customers from diverse cultural backgrounds.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.C.3.4.2, LA.D.1.4

02.06               Demonstrate personality traits important to business (e.g., interest, enthusiasm, honesty, responsibility, flexibility).

02.08               Demonstrate ability to use creative problem solving, decision making, and critical thinking strategies.  LA.A.2.4.7, LA.A.2.4.8

02.15               Demonstrate ability to offer and accept feedback.  LA.C.3.4.2

03.01               Identify and apply effective workplace communication skills (e.g., verbal, nonverbal, written, electronic).  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4.2, LA.B.1.4.3, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

03.03               Demonstrate ability to read and comprehend written communications.

03.08               Prepare and deliver a business-related presentation.  LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4.1, LA.C.3.4.2, LA.C.3.4.3, LA.C.3.4.4

03.09               Demonstrate active listening strategies that improve understanding and performance.  LA.C.1.4.1, LA.C.1.4.2, LA.C.1.4.3, LA.C.1.4.4

03.17               Demonstrate ability to locate, understand, interpret information found in trade journals, manuals, graphs, schedules, charts, diagrams, and Internet resources.  LA.A.2.4.4, LA.A.2.4.6, LA.A.2.4.7, LA.A.2.4.8, LA.B.2.4.4, LA.C.3.4.3, MA.A.4.4.1

Identify types of technology/equipment used in the workplace.  LA.B.2.4.4

Define hypertext, URL, links, Internet Service Provider (ISP), bulletin board service (BBS), electronic storefront, e-mail, newsgroups, flames.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4