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Fashion and Interior Design

.5 Carnegie Unit

Instructor: Alisa A. Bourne
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Instructor Information:

email: aabourne@olemiss.edu

Mrs. Bourne is a graduate of William Carey University and the University of Southern Mississippi. She holds a Mississippi Educator License with endorsements in Business, English, Mathematics, General Science, Social Studies, Psychology, AP World History, Counseling, and Administration.

Prior to accepting her current position as Administrator of The University of Mississippi High School, she served as the Guidance Counselor at South Pontotoc High School, and District Data and Guidance Coordinator at the Pontotoc City School District.

Contact Information:

If you have questions concerning the content of the course, you may contact the instructor directly using the email link on the main Lessons page or in the "Communications & Tools" tab. NOTE: Replies to your emails will go to your go.olemiss.edu email account, so be sure to check it frequently.

For technical problems, lesson or test administration issues, please contact the UMHS office:

The University of Mississippi High School
P. O. Box 7959
University, MS 38677-0729

Phone: 662-915-1296
Fax: (662) 915-5138
E-mail: UMHS@olemiss.edu

Course Description:

In this course, you’ll explore what it is like to work in the industry by exploring career possibilities and the background that you need to pursue them. Get ready to try your hand at designing as you learn the basics of color and design then test your skills through hands-on projects. In addition, you’ll develop the essential communication skills that build success in any business. By the end of the course, you’ll be well on your way to developing the portfolio you need to get your stylishly clad foot in the door of this exciting field.

Required Textbook:

For this course, you will not need to order a textbook. All reading material is found in each unit.

Course Objectives:

  • Identify the basic components of Internet marketing.
  • Define and illustrate the elements of design.
  • Recognize types of fabric construction.
  • Analyze technology trends impacting the design industry.
  • Identify and utilize the planning process.

Course Outline:

This course consists of 10 instructional modules (or units). NOTE: you must pass the Syllabus and Orientation Quiz for the course materials to appear on the Lessons page.
Units LESSON Reading Assignments Due for Grades Pacing Guide to complete the course in a semester
  Start Here Syllabus and Orientation folder. NOTE: Once you complete the syllabus and orientation quiz, the rest of the lessons will become available to you. Syllabus quiz Week 1
0   Instructions and course information Introduce Yourself Discussion Board, Course pretest Week 2
1 1.1-1.6 Reading material 1.1-1.6 Introduction to Fashion and Interior Design
 Text Questions, Quiz Week 3
2 2.1-2.6 Reading material 2.1-2.6 Building Basic Skills for the Design Industry
 Text Questions, Lab Assignment, Quiz Week 4
3 3.1-3.6 Reading material 3.1-3.6 Tools of the Trade
 Text Questions, Lab Assignment, Quiz Week 5
4 4.1-4.5 Reading material 4.1-4.5 Sewing and Technology
 Text Questions, Lab Assignment, Quiz Week 6
5 5.1-5.5 Reading material 5.1-5.5 Clothing Text Questions, Lab Assignment, Quiz Week 7
    Midterm Proctored test Week 8
6 6.1-6.5 Reading material 6.1-6.5 Fashion Design Project  Text Questions, Lab Assignment, Quiz Weeks 9-10
7 7.1-7.5 Reading material 7.1-7.5 Interior and Environmental Design Text Questions, Lab Assignment, Quiz Week 11
8 8.1-8.4 Reading material 8.1- 8.4 Considering Interior Design Text Questions, Lab Assignment, Quiz Week 12
9 9.1-9.3 Reading material 9.1-9.3 Interior Design Project Text Questions, Lab Assignment, Quiz Week 13
10 10.1-10.3 Reading material 10.1-10.3 Presenting as a Professional Text Questions, Lab Assignment, Quiz  Weeks 14-15
    Post-test, Exit Survey - The 10-minute Post-test is in the Final Exam folder and must be completed before the final exam will appear. To be completed before scheduling your final exam. Week 16
    Final Exam- Note: Proctored comprehensive exam covering Units 6-10. Complete all previous assignments before taking this exam. Any assignments not completed before the exam is taken will receive a grade of zero. Proctored test Week 17

Grading Scale:

93 - 100% = A
85 - 92% = B
75 - 84% = C
70 - 74% = D
Below 69% = F

The grading format is as follows:

Minor Grades: 50% (Text Questions, Quizzes) 
Major Grades: 30% (Lab Questions, Midterm)
Final Exam: 20%