Are you on point with the latest trends in fashion and design? Then this pathway is the perfect fit to help you take style expression to the next level.
Pathway Description
The fashion design pathway provides students with an overview of the fashion industry. The curriculum for this pathway prepares students for careers in fashion design and merchandising. The curriculum stimulates creative expression in all aspects of fashion design, including sketching, draping, construction and computer application.
Key Competencies
Explore fashion design in conjunction with critical elements of design
Predict the future trends for fabrics, colors, textures, prints, materials, graphics and other styles with fashion forecasting
Develop skills to brand, market and visually display merchandise
Evaluate past and present fashion trends
Courses
View the High School Course Guide for an in-depth look at the courses outlined below.
High School Credits:
4029 Exploring FCS Pathways (2)
4015 Sewing Technology Basics (1)
4016 Design Studio (1)
4024 Applied Sewing Technology & Textiles (2)
4030 Fashion Analysis (2)
Total College Credits: 0
Salary
Annual National Average Salary for a Fashion Designer: $65,100
Career Opportunities
Fashion Designer
Tailor
Visual Merchandiser
Pattern Maker
Fashion Marketing Coordinator
Fashion Illustrator
Fashion Buyer
Technical Designer
Textile and Print Designer
Stylist
Fashion Merchandiser
Boutique Owner