Advanced Clothing Construction is the capstone course for students interested in clothing construction and fashion careers. Students will self-select projects, based on their interests and career goals that challenge and extend their current skill level. Principles of advanced fitting and clothing construction will be applied. Students will use pattern drafting and draping and couture sewing techniques. Students are required to purchase supplies for this class; therefore, students will incur individual costs for projects.

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Chef’s Course offers students the opportunity to further their basic skills of food preparation as they prepare foods from 16 international countries. Complete an appliance demonstration to show off advanced cooking skills to the class. Other units include food preservation, the art of event planning and entertaining, and functional foods. Expand upon the basic cake decorating skills to create an advanced cake design. Students will further their use of architectural design, construction and decoration of Spring gingerbread cottages.

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Child Development focuses on understanding and developing practices that nurture and guide children through developmental stages, in particular of the preschool child. Students will analyze the stages of emotional, social, physical, and intellectual growth of children. This course is designed to help students develop and practice observation skills through their work with the children in the child-care center.

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Costume Design for Theater Production students will create costumes for the spring musical theater productions. Students will conduct historical research to develop characters through wardrobe and accessories. Fabric effects on stage and impact of stage lighting on wardrobe will be considered in the design of costumes. Students will learn basic sewing techniques, fitting a model, simple closures for quick change and up-cycling for new looks of characters. Students will explore management systems for costume and accessory conservation and retrieval.

Costume Design for Theater Production students will create costumes for the fall theater productions. Students will conduct historical research to develop characters through wardrobe and accessories. Fabric effects on stage and impact of stage lighting on wardrobe will be considered in the design of costumes. Students will learn basic sewing techniques, fitting a model, simple closures for quick change and up-cycling for new looks of characters. Students will explore management systems for costume and accessory conservation and retrieval.

Fashion and Interior Design allows the student to explore the world of design! Learn about clothing and textile design, fabrics, clothing construction, “the runway”, wardrobe care and shopping. Interior design _ an excellent approach to understanding the concepts and principles of planning personal space. Includes decorating, designing, and the use of color and the basics of furniture styles. Students will design and create projects, hear guest speakers, go on field trips and explore career options. Students are required to purchase supplies for this class; therefore, students will incur individual costs for projects.

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Food Preparation offers students the opportunity to practice the science of baking quick breads, yeast breads, cakes and frosting, pies, and pastries and the science of cooking eggs, milk and milk products, fruits, vegetables, meats, vegetarian, and pastas. Nutrition, meal planning, table settings, and manners are included. Learn the basic techniques of cake decoration and architectural design, construction, and decoration of gingerbread houses.

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Investigating Foods explores the science of food as you bake and cook a variety of culinary delights. Students will explore how foods play an important part of each person’s life and how health and well-being is impacted by one’s food choices. In addition to food preparation, students will learn about food safety in a culinary environment.

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Student Instruction Aide program enables students to serve as aides to a classroom teacher (K-12) by tutoring individual pupils, working with small groups of pupils, and performing other classroom duties. The program is designed to give the student an insight into the field of education. Since the number of applications may exceed the openings available, those students who are most highly recommended will be considered first. This program is suitable for students interested in becoming teachers. Unless the student chooses to work in an elementary classroom at the Whitfield elementary school, it is the responsibility of the parent to provide the student’s transportation to and from the field site as a driver or as a passenger. This class meets for two periods. An application packet may be obtained in the Counseling Office.

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Textile and Clothing Construction students will explore the world of clothing and textiles. So….. Are you interested in careers in clothing and textiles? Do you want to learn how to sew and develop your creative skills with fabrics? Then this is the course for you! Create projects using commercial patterns and supplies to meet the individual student’s needs and fashion sense. Students will be involved in flat pattern measuring, fitting methods, and sewing techniques. Students are required to purchase supplies for this class; therefore, students will incur individual costs for projects.

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The Early Childhood Professional is designed to provide the opportunity for occupational awareness, exploration, and on-site training for careers related to childcare and early elementary education. The students will practice developing and using lesson plans, learning centers, bulletin boards, and bibliographies. First aid, safety precautions, and emergency procedures will be studied and utilized when appropriate. Students will analyze developmentally appropriated practices in their work with children in the childcare center/elementary classroom. A student taking this course for 2 credits will work in the childcare center or elementary classroom (K-3) for an average of two class periods, three days per week, or a minimum total of 130 hours during the school year. Unless the student chooses to work in a classroom at the Whitfield elementary school, it is the responsibility of the parent to provide the student’s transportation to and from the field site as a driver or as a passenger. This class may be taken as dual enrollement with RACC.

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Understanding Relationships focuses on the establishment of good relationships with friends, families, teachers, boy/girl friends, and, eventually, husbands/wives. The student will learn practical interactive skills in communication — the basis for all successful life relationships — while gaining a better understanding of himself/herself. The course will also give insight on preparing and adjusting to marriage, pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting.

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