A.I.M. (Apparel, Interiors, and Fashion Merchandising)

Course Number: 237
Prerequisite: Ability to work independently and in groups; 10th, 11th, or 12th grade standing; Sewing Lab
Credits: 2 Applied Arts, Career Development, or Elective
CIM Work sample opportunities: Expository writing and expository speaking

This class is designed for students who are interested in apparel, interiors, and fashion merchandising. Students further their education and develop skills in apparel, interiors, and fashion merchandising through readings, videos, projects, and hands-on experience with sewing equipment, design software, and display materials/tools. Students explore career options through a variety of activities such as readings, videos, short reports, guest speakers, field trips, and job shadows. Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills through a culminating experience such as a fashion show, a window display at a local business, participating in a design contest, or a project of the students' own design.  This is the class where you can design a garment for the Gene Marshall doll.