Abstract

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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.