Welcome to JBHEC 203 Clothing Studies I!
This dynamic course introduces students to the fascinating world of fashion, textiles, and garment construction. Combining creative design principles with technical skills, this course provides a comprehensive foundation in clothing and textile studies relevant to both personal development and professional aspirations in the fashion industry and education.
Key Areas of Study:
- Textile fibers and fabric construction
- Design principles and fashion elements
- Garment construction techniques
- Pattern development and adaptation
- Fashion illustration and technical drawing
- Consumer studies in textiles and clothing
Throughout this course, you will:
- Explore textile science and fabric properties
- Develop practical garment construction skills
- Learn design principles and their application
- Study pattern making and adaptation techniques
- Understand fashion industry concepts
- Apply consumer knowledge to clothing choices
Your learning experience will include:
- Hands-on sewing
- Micro-teaching sessions
- Teaching material development
- Practical demonstrations
- Peer teaching activities
This course is designed to equip you with both the technical skills and pedagogical knowledge needed to become an effective clothing studies teacher in secondary schools. You'll learn not only how to perform clothing construction techniques but also how to teach these skills to secondary school students effectively.
I look forward to supporting your development as a future Home Economics Educator!
Note: This course follows the Eastern Caribbean Joint Board of Teacher Education (JBTE) curriculum requirements for Secondary Education TVET - Home Economics Major - CLOTHING STUDIES I.
- Teacher: Latoya Reynolds