Submission date: April 20th, 2008

Submitted by: Beth Newcome

Course number and title: APPD 1103 Clothing and Culture

Program Name:Applied Design (Fashion and Interior Design Options)

Contact Person:Dr. Beth Anne Newcome

April 2008

APPD 1103:Clothing and Culture

Course Outcomes / Direct assessment measures / Satisfactory performance standards
1)Recognize the psychological and sociological influences of dress. / Written test
Oral presentation
Class assignments / An average grade of C or better (70%) on all assignments, tests, quizzes.
2)Examine the concept of "Dress" as not only a personal behavior, but as a social behavior that reflects society and culture in which it has evolved and is used. / Written tests
Oral presentation
Class assignments / An average grade of C or better (70%) on all assignments, tests, quizzes.
3)Describe "Dress" as any body covering, attachment, or treatment that communicates information about the culture and background. / Written tests
Oral presentation
Class assignments / An average grade of C or better (70%) on all assignments, tests, quizzes.
4)Analyze dress as a human non-verbal language that can be examined by its functional use as adornment, utility, personal or social modesty, and communicator of role and status. / Written tests
Oral presentation
Class assignments / An average grade of C or better (70%) on all assignments, tests, quizzes.
5)Discuss the importance of first impressions and their long-range implications, especially on job interviews. / Written test
Oral presentation
Class assignments / An average grade of C or better (70%) on all assignments, tests, quizzes.
6)Analyze personal physical aspects of appearance and how it relates to clothing selection using color analysis and body analysis software. / Written test
Oral presentation
Class assignments / An average grade of C or better (70%) on all assignments, tests, quizzes.
7)Associate the principles and elements of design to the selection of appropriate and flattering clothing, such as shape, proportion, texture and color. / Written test
Class assignments / A score of B or better (85%) on design test (unit will be reviewed and re-tested to achieve 85% score)
8)Cite special needs that can be met through the selection of functional apparel to increase comfort, independence, and aesthetic satisfaction. / Written test
Oral presentation
Class assignments / An average grade of C or better (70%) on all assignments, tests, quizzes.
9)Analyze a working wardrobe as an informed consumer. / Written test
Oral presentation
Class assignments / An average grade of C or better (70%) on all assignments, tests, quizzes.
10)Review procedures for proper wardrobe care and to overall quality and care requirements. / Written test
Oral presentation
Class assignments / An average grade of C or better (70%) on all assignments, tests, quizzes.
11)Gain factual knowledge (terminology, methods and trends) in applied design as related to clothing and culture. / Written test
Oral presentation
Class assignments / An average grade of C or better (70%) on all assignments, tests, quizzes.