Have you ever thought about fashion as a kind of technology? This unique
course is fun and educational for teachers as well as students, and
makes technology and engineering fun and accessible for people with
interests in art, crafting, and visual design. The course begins by
introducing students to professionals who work in fashion and related
careers, such as architecture and engineering. Students are encouraged
to draw connections between these fields, before embarking on a fashion
design journey of their own. Students will learn technical approaches to
design and composition; apply basic measurement and mathematical skills;
consider geometrical patterns and problems; learn methodological
procedures used in engineering, architecture, and other skilled arts;
and engage in social and advertising research.
Finally, students will develop their own ideas and designs, engaging in
hands-on team projects and a runway competition!
STEM areas: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.