Module 13: Career Opportunites (Core)

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Module 13: Career Opportunites (Core)

Suggested time: 5 - 10 hours
Prerequisite: Module 12

Level: Advanced

Note: Objectives 13.1 and 13.2 may have been integrated into previous modules.

Foundational Objectives

To explore and practise the fashion design process.
To integrate classroom learning with work-related learning.
To create an awareness of the careers and opportunities in the fields of clothing, textiles, and fashion industries that exist in Canada.

Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objective(s)

To promote both intuitive, imaginative thought, and the ability to evaluate ideas and processes for clothing design and construction.

Learning Objectives

Notes

13.1 To examine the scope of careers in the fashion industry. (CCT)

Use a variety of resources to compile a list of careers.

Obtain a commercial pattern and mount the contents and envelope. Describe the jobs of employees who contributed to the design, production, packaging, and selling of the pattern.

Investigate a fashion-related entrepreneurial business. Share the findings with the class.

Chart the five steps in the merchandising process. List individual careers at each step.

design
manufacturing
promotion
distribution
retailing

Identify post-secondary institutions that offer fashion industry programs.

13.2 To explore the scope of careers in the textile industry. (CCT)

Research a variety of textile careers:

merchandise/sales

textile design artist

engineer
assembly line worker

journalist

13.3 To investigate a fashion industry career pathway.

Students should:

complete an aptitude and interest survey
investigate where required education and training could be obtained
suggest related work experience opportunities
brainstorm ideas on how to build up a network of contacts
prepare a résumé and cover letter

Model a career pathway and a career track.

13.4 To present the option of translating a fashion industry career pathway into a career track.

Define the terms:

job
career
career planning
entry level job
management – lower, middle, upper

Explain how individuals would begin an entry level job, then progress to a fashion industry career of their choice.

Interview a person in the fashion industry. Find out his/her career track. Report to the class.