FASHION ESSENTIALS

SYLLABUS

2008-2009

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this course is to develop the competencies essential to fashion marketing.  These competencies include employability, human relations, communication, math, and economic skills.  The fundamentals of fashion marketing and selling are also included.

Technology Requirements: All students must have daily access to a computer with an

internet connection and web browser.  

Save your work on both your hard drive and another external device (disk, flash drive, etc.) throughout the course.

Software: Microsoft™ Office Suite™ (MS-Word™, MS-Excel™, MSPowerPoint™).

CLASS POLICIES

All school and county policies will be followed as per the Broward County Student Code of Conduct.

Material in this syllabus is subject to modification by instructor if deemed necessary

A. Attendance: Students are expected to attend classes. Adhere to the Code of Conduct for Broward County Schools.

Plagiarism Policy: Work that is submitted for credit must be the original work of the

student.

Assignments that are not the original work of the student are considered plagiarized and in violation of the Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility.

Plagiarism occurs when another person’s work, words, or ideas are represented as one’s own without the use of a school-recognized method of citation (e.g., copied from another source such as an author or another student without properly

acknowledging the actual writer/author).

Plagiarism also occurs when knowingly giving or allowing one’s own work to be copied or otherwise duplicated by another for academic credit, or when resubmitting one’s own work for academic credit.

Grade Description Quality Points

A 91-100                 B+ 86-90                 B 80-85   C 70-79   F Below 70            I Incomplete

Upon completion of this course, the student is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

01.0                 DEMONSTRATE EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS--The student will be able to:

01.01               Identify and utilize resources used in a job search (e.g., networking, newspaper, Internet).  LA.A.1.4, LA.A.2.4, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.1.4.3, LA.C.1.4.4, LA.C.2.4.1, LA.D.1.4.2, LA.D.1.4.3, LA.D.2.4.1, LA.E.2.4.6, MA.A.3.4.2, SC.H.3.4.5, SC.H.3.4.6, SS.D.1.4.1

01.02               Discuss importance of drug tests and criminal background checks in identifying possible employment options. LA.A.1.4, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4.2, LA.B.2.4.4, LA.C.1.4.1, LA.C.3.4, LA.D.1.4.2, LA.D.1.4.3, LA.D.2.4.1, LA.D.2.4.4, LA.D.2.4.5, SC.H.3.4.1, SC.H.3.4.3, SS.A.5.4.7

01.03               Identify steps in the job application process including arranging for references and proper documentation (e.g., green card).  LA.A.1.4, LA.A.2.4, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.1.4.3, LA.C.1.4.4, LA.C.2.4.1, LA.D.1.4.2, LA.D.1.4.3, LA.D.2.4.1, LA.E.2.4.6, MA.A.5.4.1, SC.H.3.4.6

01.04               Identify procedures and documents required when applying for a job (e.g., application, W-4, I-9).  LA.A.1.4, LA.A.2.4, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.1.4.3, LA.C.1.4.4, LA.C.2.4.1, LA.D.1.4.2, LA.D.1.4.3, LA.D.2.4.1, LA.E.2.4.6, MA.A.5.4.1, SC.H.3.4.6, SS.A.5.4.7

01.05               Prepare a resume (electronic and written), letter of application, follow-up letter, acceptance/rejection letter, letter of resignation, and letter of recommendation.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4.3, LA.B.2.4.4, MA.A.1.4.1, SC.H.3.4.2

01.06               Identify and demonstrate appropriate dress and grooming for employment.  LA.A.2.4.4, LA.A.2.4.7, LA.A.2.4.8, LA.C.3.4.3 SC.H.3.4.3

01.07               Identify and demonstrate effective interviewing skills (e.g., behavioral).  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.C.1.4.1, LA.C.1.4.3, LA.C.3.4.1, LA.C.3.4.2, LA.C.3.4.3, LA.C.3.4.4, LA.D.1.4, LA.D.2.4.1, MA.A.1.4.1, MA.A.1.4.3, SC.H.3.4.3, SS.C.2.4.3

01.08               Describe methods for handling illegal interview and application questions.  LA.A.1.4.2, LA.A.1.4.3, LA.A.2.4.2, LA.A.2.4.4, LA.A.2.4.5, LA.A.2.4.8, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4.2, LA.B.2.4.3, LA.B.2.4.4, LA.C.1.4.3, LA.C.1.4.4, LA.C.2.4.2, LA.C.3.4.1, LA.C.3.4.2, LA.C.3.4.4, LA.C.3.4.5, LA.D.1.4.2, LA.D.1.4.3, LA.D.2.4, SC.H.3.4.1, SS.A.5.4.7

01.09               Discuss state and federal labor laws regulating the workplace (e.g., Child Labor Law, sexual harassment, EEOC, ADA, FMLA, OSHA).  LA.A.1.4, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4.2, LA.B.2.4.4, LA.C.1.4.1, LA.C.1.4.3, LA.C.3.4, LA.D.1.4.2, LA.D.1.4.3, LA.D.2.4.1, LA.D.2.4.4, LA.D.2.4.5, SS.C.2.4.3, SC.H.3.4.4

01.10               Identify positive work attitudes and behaviors such as honesty, compassion, respect, responsibility, fairness, trustworthiness, and caring.  LA.A.1.4, LA.A.2.4, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.1.4.3, LA.C.1.4.4, LA.C.2.4.1, LA.D.1.4.2, LA.D.1.4.3, LA.D.2.4.1, LA.E.2.4.6, SC.H.3.4.3

01.11               Identify ways to work cooperatively in a business situation with diverse populations and the physically challenged. LA.A.1.4, LA.A.2.4, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.1.4.3, LA.C.1.4.4, LA.C.2.4.1, LA.D.1.4.2, LA.D.1.4.3, LA.D.2.4.1, LA.E.2.4.6

01.12               Describe importance of producing quality work and meeting performance standards.  LA.A.1.4, LA.A.2.4, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.1.4.3, LA.C.1.4.4, LA.C.2.4.1, LA.D.1.4.2, LA.D.1.4.3, LA.D.2.4.1, LA.E.2.4.6, SC.H.3.4.2

01.13               Identify personal and business ethics (e.g., preventing theft, pilfering, and unauthorized discounting).  LA.A.1.4, LA.A.2.4, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.1.4.3, LA.C.1.4.4, LA.C.2.4.1, LA.D.1.4.2, LA.D.1.4.3, LA.D.2.4.1, LA.E.2.4.6, MA.A.1.4, SC.H.3.4.3, SS.C.2.4.3, SS.C.2.4.6

01.14               Demonstrate orderly and systematic behavior by creating and maintaining a monthly planner.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.D.1.4, LA.D.2.4, LA.E.2.4.4, LA.E.2.4.6, LA.E.2.4.8, MA.A.5.4.1, MA.B.1.4.2

01.15               Identify qualities typically required for promotion (e.g., productivity, dependability, responsibility).  LA.A.1.4, LA.A.2.4, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.1.4.3, LA.C.1.4.4, LA.C.2.4.1, LA.D.1.4.2, LA.D.1.4.3, LA.D.2.4.1, LA.E.2.4.6, SC.H.3.4.3

01.16               Identify how to prepare for job separation and re-employment.  LA.A.1.4, LA.A.2.4, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.1.4.3, LA.C.1.4.4, LA.C.2.4.1, LA.D.1.4.2, LA.D.1.4.3, LA.D.2.4.1, LA.E.2.4.6, SC.H.3.4.5

01.17               Create and maintain a portfolio of documents for job placement (e.g., resume, letters of recommendation, awards, evidence of participation in school/community/volunteer activities, employer evaluations).  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4.1, LA.B.2.4.2, LA.B.2.4.3, MA.A.1.4.1, MA.A.1.4.4, SC.H.3.4.5, SC.H.3.4.6

01.18               Identify and practice stress management and relaxation techniques.  LA.A.1.4, LA.A.2.4, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.1.4.3, LA.C.1.4.4, LA.C.2.4.1, LA.D.1.4.2, LA.D.1.4.3, LA.D.2.4.1, LA.E.2.4.6

01.19               Discuss importance of practicing positive customer service skills.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.C.1.4.1, LA.C.1.4.2, LA.C.1.4.4, LA.C.3.4.1, LA.C.3.4.2

02.0                 DEMONSTRATE HUMAN RELATIONS SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS IN FASHION MARKETING OCCUPATIONS--The student will be able to:

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

02.02               Define and discuss issues involving gender equity, disability, and age LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4, LA.D.1.4

02.03               Demonstrate interpersonal skills (e.g., courtesy, loyalty, being a team player).  LA.C.1.4.3

02.04               Identify and define friendliness, adaptability, empathy, and politeness as relates to business LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

02.05               Explain concepts of integrity, credibility, reliability, and perseverance.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

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

02.07               Maintain professional personal appearance and attitude.

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

02.09               Demonstrate self-management, initiative, and multi-tasking.

02.10               Explain concepts of self-understanding, self-esteem, and self-image.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4.2, LA.B.1.4.3, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

02.11               Demonstrate professional behavior and etiquette.  LA.D.1.4.2

02.12               Demonstrate respect for the opinions, customs, and individual differences of others.  LA.D.1.4.2, LA.D.1.4.3

02.13               Set personal and career goals and develop a plan of action to achieve those goals.  LA.B.2.4.2, LA.A.2.4.4

02.14               Identify areas where personal and professional change and adjustment may be necessary.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4.2, LA.B.1.4.3, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

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

02.16               Identify and practice stress management and relaxation techniques.

02.17               Maintain confidentiality of business matters.

02.18               Support and follow company policies and procedures (e.g., attendance, tardiness, returns).

02.19               Develop and demonstrate human relations skills needed for successful entry and progress in occupation selected by the student as a career objective.  LA.C.1.4.3, LA.C.3.4.2, LA.D.1.4.2

03.0                 DEMONSTRATE PROFICIENCY IN APPLYING COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS--The student will be able to:

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

03.02               Describe effective staff communication and its uses (e.g., inter-personal, departmental, inter-departmental, company). LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

03.03               Demonstrate ability to read and comprehend written communications.

03.04               Identify a variety of forms of written business communications utilized in the workplace.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

03.05               Prepare a business letter, memorandum, fax, and e-mail.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4.1, LA.B.2.4

03.06               Demonstrate ability to speak effectively to customers/clients, co-workers, supervisors, and vendors using appropriate grammar and terminology.  LA.C.3.4.1,

LA.C.3.4.2, LA.C.3.4.3, LA.C.3.4.4

03.07               Discuss importance of developing networking skills to expand business contacts.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4.2, LA.B.1.4.3, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

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

03.10               Describe positive customer relations.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

03.11               Demonstrate conflict and dispute resolution techniques.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.E.2.4.1

03.12               Identify means of nonverbal communication.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.C.2.4.1, LA.C.2.4.2

03.13               Demonstrate effective telephone and e-mail techniques and etiquette/netiquette in a business situation.  LA.B.2.4.4, LA.C.1.4.3, LA.C.3.4.2

03.14               Discuss methods of resolving customer complaints.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4.2, LA.B.1.4.3, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4, LA.E.2.4.1, LA.E.2.4.2

03.15               Interpret business policies to customers/clients.  LA.A.2.4.7, LA.A.2.4.8

03.16               Discuss importance of providing clear directions, descriptions, and explanations.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.A.2.4.1, LA.A.2.4.4, LA.B.1.4.2, LA.B.1.4.3, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

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

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

03.19               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

04.0                 DEMONSTRATE PROFICIENCY IN APPLYING MATH SKILLS UNIQUE TO FASHION MARKETING--The student will be able to:

04.01               Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios, and percentage problems as related to industry.  MA.A.1.4, MA.B.1.4.3, MA.B.3.4.1, MA.E.1.4

04.02               Apply problem solving techniques to sales related transactions including cash, checks, debit cards, credit cards, discounts, layaway, C. O. D., returns, gift certificates, and automatic fee withdrawals.  MA.A.1.4, MA.A.2.4.2, MA.A.5.4.1

04.03               Interpret quantitative information from tables, charts, and graphs as related to the workplace.  LA.A.1.4.3, MA.A.1.4, MA.B.1.4.3, MA.B.3.4.1, MA.E.1.4

04.04               Demonstrate ability to make change correctly.  MA.A.1.4, MA.A.2.4.2, MA.B.3.4.1

04.05               Calculate tax, gratuity, commission, and miscellaneous charges.  MA.A.1.4.1, MA.A.1.4.2, MA.A.1.4.3, MA.A.2.4.2, MA.B.3.4.1

04.06               Demonstrate ability to collect, organize, and interpret data, and predict outcomes relative to opening and closing procedures for a sales terminal.  MA.E.1.4.1

04.07               Collect and analyze sales information to determine stock turnover and stock-sales ratio.  MA.E.1.4.1, MA.B.1.4.3

04.08               Apply standard industry formula to determine markup and markdown on merchandise.  MA.A.5.4.1

04.09               Apply mathematical concepts to completing purchase orders, invoices, packing slips, and shipping and handling charges.  MA.A.1.4.1, MA.A.1.4.3, MA.A.1.4.2, MA.A.1.4.4, MA.A.2.4.2

04.10               Analyze standard industry formulas relative to discount date and due date to determine the amount of payment on an invoice.  MA.E.1.4.1

04.11               Identify components of a break-even analysis.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

04.12               Compute and analyze a break-even point.

04.13               Operate 10-key keypad.  MA.A.1.4, MA.B.1.4.3, MA.B.3.4.1, MA.E.1.4

04.14               Read and interpret a lease agreement.  LA.A.1.4.2, LA.A.2.4.2, LA.A.2.4.5, LA.A.2.4.8, MA.B.3.4.1

04.15               Read and interpret a contract for purchase of real estate. LA.A.1.4.2, LA.A.2.4.2, LA.A.2.4.5, LA.A.2.4.8, MA.B.3.4.1

04.16               Read and complete an application for a bank loan. LA.A.1.4.2, LA.A.2.4.2, LA.A.2.4.5, LA.A.2.4.8, MA.B.3.4.1

04.17               Calculate the areas of surface and complete an accurate estimate of the costs of materials for covering those surfaces, including applicable taxes.  MA.B.1.4.1, MA.B.1.4.3

04.18               Use ratios, proportions, and scales to calculate distance on a map and calculate the square footage of rooms in a building using a scaled plan.  MA.B.1.4.1, MA.B.1.4.3, MA.B.3.4.1

05.0                 IDENTIFY ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES--The student will be able to:

05.01               Explain concept of economics and economic activities. LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4, SS.D.2.4.5

05.02               Explain concept of economic goods and services.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4, SS.D.2.4.1

05.03               Explain concept of economic resources.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4, SS.D.1.4.1

05.04               Explain concept of utility (form, place, time, possession, information).  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4, SS.D.2.4.5

05.05               Explain concept of "supply and demand."  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4, SS.D.2.4.2

05.06               Explain concept of price.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4, SS.D.1.4.1

05.07               Identify, compare, and contrast major types of economic systems.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4, SS.D.2.4.1, SS.D.2.4.6

05.08               Explain relationship between government and business. LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4.1, A.B.1.4.2, LA.B.1.4.3, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4, SS.D.2.4.4

05.09               Explain concept of private enterprise and business ownership.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4, SS.D.2.4.1

05.10               Explain role of profit motive.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4, SS.D.1.4.1

05.11               Explain concept of risk.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4, SS.D.1.4.1

05.12               Explain concept of competition.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4, SS.D.1.4.1

05.13               Explain concept of productivity.  LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4, SS.D.2.4.5

05.14               Identify components of gross national product (GNP) and gross domestic product (GDP).  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4, SS.D.2.4.5

05.15               Explain function of the Federal Reserve Board.  LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4, SS.D.2.4.5

06.0                 IDENTIFY MARKETING AND BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS--The student will be able to:

06.01               Define marketing and its role.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

06.02               Explain purpose of marketing in the free enterprise system. 

LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4, SS.D.2.4.4

06.03               Identify and explain the four foundations of marketing. LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

06.04               Identify and explain differences between indirect and direct marketing.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

06.05               Identify and explain the functions of and differences between marketing and merchandising.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

06.06               Explain relationship of marketing to business and the economy (e.g., SWOT analysis--strength, weakness, opportunity, threat).  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

06.07               Explain importance and methods of conducting market research (e.g., sampling, surveys, focus groups, etc.).  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

06.08               Discuss major fields of business activity (extractive, subcontracting, manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing, services, cottage industries, urban street sales). LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

06.09               Identify, explain, compare, and contrast the different types of business ownership (sole-proprietorship, partnership, corporation, franchise, licensing).  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4, LA.E.2.4.7

06.10               Explain concept of marketing strategies.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

06.11               Explain concept of market segmentation and demographics. LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

06.12               Explain importance and techniques of offering the right merchandising blend.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

06.13               Explain nature of channels of distribution.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

06.14               Explain elements that allow development of a marketing plan (e.g., research, advertising, public relations, direct and indirect marketing, promotions, merchandising, distribution, etc.).  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

06.15               Explain factors affecting pricing decisions.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

06.16               Differentiate among the three basic categories of consumer goods (convenience, shopping, and specialty).  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

06.17               Discuss role e-commerce will play in the marketing of goods and services.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

06.18               Explain network marketing (multilevel marketing) and how it differs from a pyramid scheme.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

06.19               Discuss the role of federal regulatory agencies [e.g., Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)].  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4, SS.D.2.4.3

07.0                 IDENTIFY EFFECTIVE SELLING TECHNIQUES AND PROCEDURES--The student will be able to:

07.01               Explain purpose, principles, and importance of selling. LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

07.02               Identify qualities of a professional sales associate. LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

07.03               Identify an effective sales presentation for a target market, including steps of a sale; consumer buying motives; approaches through greeting, merchandise, and service; proper time to approach a customer to open sale; feature-benefit analysis; building and closing the sale; and suggestion and substitution selling.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

07.04               Handle different customer types, such as the casual looker, the decided customer, the undecided customer, and the difficult customer.

07.05               Discuss importance of meeting specialized sales needs. LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

07.06               Demonstrate completing the sales transaction, including method of payment and counting back change; the proper way to fold, wrap, and bag merchandise after sale; and thanking the customer and inviting them to return.

07.07               Discuss reasons for maintaining a client file.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

31.0           DISCUSS THE HISTORY OF FASHION—The student will be able to:

31.01               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

31.02               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

31.03               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

31.04               Explain how the trickle-down and trickle-up theories apply to the fashion industry.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

31.05               Discuss the stages and length of the fashion cycle.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

31.06               Discuss impact of technology on the fashion industry.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

31.07               Identify the major fashion designers and their impact on the industry.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

31.08               Differentiate between fashion trends and fads.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

31.09               Discuss evolution of national and local fashion retailers.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, A.C.3.4

31.10               Discuss the influence of electronic media on the fashion industry.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

32.0 DISCUSS THE USE OF DESIGN IN FASHION—-The student will be able to:

32.01               Identify and discuss the elements of design (e.g., color, shape, line, and texture).  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

32.02               Identify and discuss the principles of design (e.g., balance, proportion, emphasis, and rhythm).  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

32.03               Discuss the impact and dimensions of color in fashion.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

32.04               Explain the principles of color psychology and symbolism.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

32.05               Identify purpose/use of color wheel.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

32.06               Identify a variety of color schemes (e.g., monochromatic, analogous, complimentary, triad).  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

32.07               Discuss the use of shape, line, and texture in fashion and visual merchandising.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

32.08               Discuss the importance of balance in garment design.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

32.09               Discuss the role of proportion, emphasis, rhythm, and harmony in garment design.  LA.A.1.4.3, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.3.4

Week 1 – Fashion Term Worksheet, Journal #1, Reading log, Vogue Teen article summary, Do’s & Don’ts

Week 2 – Fashion Terms, Reading log, Vogue Teen Article summary, Writing project, Journal #2

Week 3 - Fashion History Project,, Journal #3, & 4 Fashion Article

Week 4-  Fashion History Project, Journals 1 – 6, Fashion Articles 5,

Turn in Reading log for all 4 weeks in one folder.

Week #5  - Turn in all Journals together, Fashion Articles and Present Fashion History Project. Start Fashion Designer project.

Week #6 - fashion designer worksheet homework, fashion designer project power point and present due Friday 9/26, Journal, Fashion Article and SSR. DESIGN DETAIL WORKSHEET COMPLETE

Week 7

Week 8

Week 9

APA Formatting:

APA style.org (2007). Retrieved August 7, 2008, from

http://www.apastyle.org/

StyleWizard.com (2001).The APA wizard. Retrieved August 7, 2008, from http://www.stylewizard.com/apa/apawiz.html

The Landmark Project (2006). Landmarks son of citation machine.