Textiles, Clothing and Design Expectations

General Course Description:

The semester is divided into two main parts. The first, weeks 1-4, consists of group instruction and basic skill development. The assignments and tasks during this phase constitute approximately 10% of your semester grade. The remainder of the semester, weeks 5-18, is very individualized. During this phase, you must manage your time to earn up to 900 possible points through your text work and sewing projects. The second part makes up approximately 70% of your semester grade while the remaining 20%, comes from your comprehensive final exam.

Behavior:

To be successful in this class you will need to be cooperative, self-motivated, have good time management skills, and generally have a positive attitude. Anything less is a recipe for disaster! Other classroom expectations include:

1. Do not sit on my tables!
2. There is no reason for you to look in the refrigerator, kitchen cabinets or sewing cabinets unless you are specifically requested to do so.
3. We will have an alphabetical seating chart for the first part of class and then assigned seats and sewing machines based on sewing experience.
4. You will not be allowed to leave the room during class for such activities as getting supplies, the restroom or water. Take care of that between classes.
5. Seniors will not be dismissed from class early. So please don’t ask.
6. I will enforce all other school rules like tardiness, dress code, gum and snacks. Demerits will be issued for these infractions.
7. During Part Two of the semester you will be graded on your time management and participation. *See below.

Supplies:

You are expected to come prepared to class each day! You will need to bring the following supplies with you during Part One of our semester:

1. Pen or pencil

2. Folder for handouts and assignments

3. Paper to take notes and complete assignments

4. Textbook

You will be expected to purchase and provide basic sewing supplies by:______________

Basic Sewing Supplies Needed:

-washable fabric marking pen

-hand sewing needles

-seam ripper

-measuring tape

-sewing shears

-pins and storage container or cushion

-plastic bobbins

-2 small spools of thread (one light and one dark). These need not be new spools!

During Part Two of our semester you will need to purchase and provide all materials and notions needed to complete your sewing projects.

Assignments:

It is your responsibility to keep up in class and complete assignments on time! You cannot fully profit from the activities we are doing during Part One of our semester if you are working on past ones. You will also quickly get behind during Part Two if you do not pace yourself correctly!

Point Break Down For Part Two:

Daily Participation = 2 point daily for being on task = 180 possible

Individualized Text Study = nine text chapters at 30 points each = 270 possible

Sewing Projects = earn up to 450 possible

Students will read the following chapters and complete the assignment by the identified due date:

Chapter	Assignment	Due Date
2 – Cultures and Customs	Recalling the Facts Questions
5 – Fashion History	Research Paper *Request copy from teacher or access blackboard!
10 – Understanding Design	Recalling the Facts Questions
11 – Textile Fibers	Recalling the Facts Questions
12 – Fabric Construction	Recalling the Facts Questions
13 – Fabric Finishes	Recalling the Facts Questions
19 – Evaluating Clothing Selections	Recalling the Facts Questions
22 – Career Preparation	Recalling the Facts Questions
24 – Fashion Entrepreneurs	Recalling the Facts Questions

*These assignments may be completed in advance, but to be on time, must be turned in at the start of the class period indicated. If they are turned in late, they will be penalized 25% per school day and will not be accepted more than three days late.

*You are encouraged to complete the text study outside of class to allow for more sewing time and teacher guidance.

Points for Sewing Projects:

Based on the project’s complexity, students can expect to earn:

1. Simple pillow – 10 points (you are limited to a maximum of 5, 12 X 12 inch

pillows during the semester)

2. Simple bag or purse – 20 points
3. Boxers or simple shorts – 50 points
4. PJ pants – 50 points
5. Handbags – 50 points
6. Collard shirt – 200 points
7. Pants with waistband – 200 points
8. Skirt with waistband – 200 points
9. Dress with a zipper– 200 points
10. Quilt 100-300 points
11. Other as determined by student and teacher

*Sewing projects will be evaluated using a rubric for quality completion.

*You will be encouraged to complete increasingly difficult sewing projects as the semester progresses. You should have at least one done by the end of the 1^st quarter of class, a 2^nd completed by the second progress report due date, and a third prior to the end of the semester.

You will be expected to purchase and provide supplies for your first sewing project by:______________