In this short unit, the class will look at some of the roles within fashion and the skills needed to work in the industry. The second part of the unit is an enterprise project, where the class will form their own ethical fashion company and source and sell a T-shirt or sweatshirt. The project will require a budget, and some research should be carried out beforehand to ensure that the budget for the project is appropriate. The art and design department may be able to help facilitate the printing of the T-shirts, therefore reducing some of the cost.
Learning Outcomes
Developing Pupils’ Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities
- plan and set goals and break a task into sub-tasks;
- use their own and others’ ideas to locate sources of information;
- select the most appropriate method for a task;
(Managing Information) - take personal responsibility for work with others and evaluate their own contribution to the group;
- be fair;
- respect the views and opinions of others and reach agreements using negotiation and compromise;
- suggest ways of improving their approach to working collaboratively.
(Working with Others)
Developing the Key Concept of Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
- Find out what makes an entrepreneur and develop an awareness of the challenges and benefits of building your own business.
