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Fashion Fundamentals

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)

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Fashion Fundamentals introduces students to the design and selection of apparel and textile products. It provides opportunities for students to explore fashion history, fashion design, apparel and construction methods, and sustainability and globalization in fashion. Fashion Fundamentals exposes students to career options in the fashion industry and addresses the safe use of relevant tools and machinery.

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

  • Program Pathway to Human ServicesFrom Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Program Details

Detailed information about this program

Fashion Fundamentals introduces students to the design and selection of apparel and textile products. It provides opportunities for students to explore fashion history, fashion design, apparel and construction methods, and sustainability and globalization in fashion. Fashion Fundamentals exposes students to career options in the fashion industry and addresses the safe use of relevant tools and machinery. Career and Technical Student Organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course. These organizations enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and access opportunities for personal and professional growth. Students in the Human Services cluster affiliate with Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA).

Requirements

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Outline the history of fashion and the historical influences on the fashion industry
  • Compare and contrast the work of various key designers, past and present, in the fashion industry
  • Investigate and report on the role of major domestic and international fashion centers in the creation, display
  • Identify, compare, and analyze fashion design trends in the apparel and textile industries
  • Explain the designer's role in creating fashion trends, citing recent examples of styles and fads
  • Utilize elements and principles of design to select or create apparel
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Skincare Specialists39-5094.00
  • Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists39-5012.00
  • Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other39-9099.00
  • Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance39-5091.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Sterilization procedures and sanitation protocols — apply under direct supervision to keep tools, equipment, and treatment areas compliant with health and safety standards in a licensed spa or salon.
  • Basic cleansing techniques and product types — follow step-by-step protocols to cleanse clients' skin using water, creams, and lotions during supervised introductory facials.
  • Magnifying lamps and skin-assessment tools — use under guidance to perform initial visual examination of clients' skin condition before treatment.
  • Standard facial masks and pre-selected products — apply according to written instructions while supervised, supporting routine maintenance treatments at an entry-level esthetician station.
  • Client intake forms and service records — complete accurately under direction, capturing client needs, preferences, and services provided in the salon's scheduling or database system.
  • Simple blackhead extractions — practice the foundational manual technique on prepared skin under close mentor observation, following established safety protocols.
  • Skin-care product ingredients and basic categories — recognize and match common formulations to general skin types when assisting a senior esthetician during a consultation.
  • Active listening and open-ended questioning — demonstrate during supervised client interactions to gather accurate information about skin concerns and lifestyle factors.
  • Appointment scheduling and office suite software — enter and retrieve client data with guidance to support daily operational flow at a personal-care service establishment.
  • Time management basics — organize assigned treatment tasks within scheduled appointment windows under supervisor direction to maintain service flow in a busy spa environment.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
67%
Placement Rate
100%