Interior Fashion Design Pathway

Students should aim to complete 1.0 credit in level 1 courses.    

Students should aim to complete 1.0 credit in level 2 courses.

Students should aim to complete 3.0 credits in this pathway before moving to level 4 classes.

5126/5127 School Based Enterprise    *Requires Instructor Invitation

8142- Design Seminar

In Design Seminar, students will receive an introduction to the elements and principles of design as seen in both interior design, fashion design, merchandising, and a variety of other fields. In addition, it will introduce students to many careers that require design and allow them to analyze their own career pathways to determine where design may fit.

8000- Teen Challenges and Choices

Do you feel overwhelmed with the choices you face as a young adult?

This course is designed to help you navigate the hazards and rewards of your choices. It’s time to learn about how your choices affect your well-being, relationships, and your future. Explore the challenges that young adults face, including personal growth, communication, relationships, substance abuse, suicide prevention, and sexual health, with a possible optional teen/parent simulation.

8138- Fashion Design and Merch 1

Do you have a passion for fashion? Are you a #fashionista? If so, then this course is for you! It provides students with a broad exposure to aspects of Fashion Design, including basic fashion terminology, elements and principles of design, historical, social, and cultural influences, and basic sewing and construction techniques in a project-based course. Students will examine their personal style, analyze fashion trends and fads, explore color theory in relation to fashion, examine celebrated fashion designers, learn fashion sketching and illustration, and create a basic sewing project.

8140- Fashion Design and Merch 2

Have the opportunity to do an in-depth exploration of fashion design with an emphasis on pattern making, green and recycled products, and fashion merchandising. Students will draft a basic pattern, analyze fashion merchandising techniques, explore and create green products, and complete various projects.

8008- Interior Design 1

Are you creative and enjoy doing hands-on projects? Students will gain an understanding of the elements and principles of design; learn to make appropriate selections of colors, fabrics, furnishings, lighting, and furniture; and develop skills in architectural drafting and space planning through the use of hand or computerized drafting techniques. The final major project includes a design scenario where students develop a floor plan, select materials and color choices, decide on the arrangement of furnishings, and provide a detailed report explaining the reasons for their choices.

8009- Interior Design 2

How do you design a public space that’s safe and functional but still looks good? This course focuses on designing commercial spaces such as restaurants, resorts, hotels, stores, and more. Throughout the semester, students will identify the different careers within the growing field of commercial design. The semester will end with an opportunity for students to develop and present a unique commercial design for a client, including a floor plan and design board.

8001- Life Management

Do you feel prepared for life after high school? Are you ready to #adult? Your future is closer than you think! In Life Management, students will gain a better understanding of real-world life skills such as goal setting, decision making, career exploration, workforce skills, money management, and housing/living arrangements. Students will leave this course prepared to take on the real world!

8002- Relationships

What does a healthy relationship look like? Wondering if your relationships are healthy?

Every interaction we have with a person is a type of relationship, and each type of relationship should be healthy and meaningful. Developing an understanding of who you are as an individual will help guide how you invite people into your life. In this course, we explore the wide range of relationships and develop skills to make each a positive, long-lasting experience.

5088- Pathfinder Youth Apprenticeship

5126/5127- School-Based Enterprise

This course introduces students to a school-based enterprise (SBE), an entrepreneurial operation within a school that provides goods or services to meet market needs. Managed and operated by students, SBEs serve as hands-on learning laboratories, offering realistic experiences that reinforce classroom instruction. Products may include spirit wear, food and beverages, school supplies, signs, banners, and more. A major component of the course is the successful management and operation of the school store.

Students will enhance their knowledge of SBE operations and management through learning modules covering core concepts in a blended learning environment. Developed by DECA, this course is taught at high schools nationwide using DECA's model, expectations, and scope and sequence.