FASHION DESIGN, MANUFACTURING, AND MERCHANDISING CAREER PATHWAY

The Fashion Design, Manufacturing, and Merchandising Career Pathway can lead to careers from clothing designer to professional shopper. Few careers offer the opportunities, creativity, and versatility of the fashion world. From small entrepreneur to large manufacturer, rewarding jobs in fashion exist in most communities. Further post-secondary education is highly recommended.

Careers/Career Areas in this pathway include:

  • Fashion Designers
  • Pattern Makers
  • Fashion Illustrators/Photographers
  • Fashion Buyers
  • Fashion Advisors
  • Seamstress/Alterations
  • Visual Merchandisers
  • Sales Associates
  • Showroom Assistants
  • Stylists

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Students selecting this career pathwaywill gain in-depth knowledge of the fashion industry

including

fashion

history,

textiles and

textile pro-

duction,

apparel

merchand-

ising, garment

construction,

and social and

psychologicalinfluences on fashion

trends and fashion choices.Additionally,students will compose a

work-ready portfolio, which includes a cover letter, resume, letters of recommendation, and certificates of achievement/recognition.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

(All courses require a grade of “C” or better)

Level 1: At least 10 credits

  • Life Management
  • Beginning Photo
  • Drawing
  • Beginning Art

Level 2: At least 20 credits

  • Fashion Design
  • Fashion Design & Production
  • AP Studio Art
  • Work Experience

Experiential Learning:

A minimum of 20 hours

  • Projects require prior approval from

Instructor and instructor grade upon completion of project

  • Complete the work ready certification

program; including a final interview

with a community business member

PROGRAM BENEFITS

Students who successfully complete the program requirements are invited to a luncheon in which they are presented with a certificate of achievement. Graduating seniors are presented with a YCHS Career Pathwaycord.

  • Please use the application on the

back of this pamphlet to apply for

your Career Pathway certificate and

graduation cord.

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

The state of California has adopted the Career and Technical Education (CTE) standards that outline fifteen career pathways for students to explore. Career pathways answer the question “Why do I have to learn this?” because students have the opportunity to engage in relevant, real-world learning and accelerate their career development. Career pathways prepare students for both college and the work-world because completion of a pathway will ensure that the student has mastered knowledge and skills needed for lasting success in the modern economy.

Yuba CityUnifiedSchool District is leading the way by offering students the opportunity to participate in our Career Pathway programs. Our approach is grounded in its relevancy and rigor. By combining a college preparatory curriculum with an exceptional career and technical education, our career pathways lead to real-world success for our students and to a world-class labor force for our community and state.

APPLICATION FORFASHION DESIGN, MANUFACTURING, AND MERCHANDISING CAREER PATHWAYCORD

DATE:Gr:

NAME:

Course(s) taken Fall Spring

GradeGrade

Experiential Learning (describe):

MUST ATTACH A TRANSCRIPT

Instructor’s signaturedate

CTE administrator’s signaturedate

FASHION DESIGN, MANUFACTURING, AND MERCHANDISING CAREER PATHWAY


Pathways to the Future

Yuba City High School

850 B Street

Yuba City, CA 95991

530-674-4900