HNC 3C
Understanding Fashion
HNL 2O
Clothing
B. Influences on Clothing Choices
B1: The Functions and Social Impact of Clothing: demonstrate an understanding of the functions clothing serves, the kinds of messages it conveys, and the impact it can have on social interactions
B2: Wardrobe Planning and Clothing Selection: Demonstrate an understanding of various factors affecting personal wardrobe planning and clothes selection
C Making Knowledgeable Decisions
C1: Evaluating Clothing: Demonstrate an understanding of how to evaluate the quality, value, and suitability of clothing and accessories
C2: Retail Approaches: Demonstrate an understadning of the effects that retail formats and promotions can have on individuals' decisions about clothing purchases
C3: Fibres and Fabric Care: Demonstrate an understanding of natural and synthetic fibres and fabrics, and of how their characteristics affect clothing choices and care
D Design and Clothing Construction Skills
D1: Elements of Design: Describe th elements of design related to clothing and accessories, and explain how an awareness of these elements can affect personal clothing choices
D2: Tools and Technologies: Identify a variety of tools and technologies associated with the creation of clothing and accessories, and use tools and technologies safely and correctly when creating and/or repairing clothing and accessories
D3: Procedures, Skills, and Techniques: Demonstrate the ability to use appropriate procedures, skills, and techniques to create and repair clothing or accessories
B. Influences on Fashion
B1: Cultural Influences: Demonstrate an understanding of how culture influences fashion
B2: Media Influences: Demonstrate an understanding of how media influences fashion
B3: Fashion Cycles and Trends: Demonstrate an understanding of fashion cycles and trends and factors that influence them
C Marketing, Environmental Responsibility, and Consumer Behaviour
C1: Consumer Behaviour and Fashion Marketing: Demonstrate an understanding of consumer behaviour and marketing strategies, including specific social marketing promotions, associated with the fashion industry
C2: Fibres, Fabrics, and the Environment: Demonstrate an understanding of fibres, fabrics, and finishes, and of the enviornmental impact associated with their production and use
D Design and Clothing Construction Skills
D1: Elements and Principles of Design: Demonstrate an understanding of the elements and principles of design and of how they can be used to different effect in the creation of fashion products
D2: Tools and Technologies: Describe a variety of tools and technologies associated with the creation of fashion products, and use tools and technologies safely and correctly when creating such products
D3: Procedures, Skills, and Techniques: Demonstrate the ability to use appropriate procedures, skills, and techniques when creating fashion products
{Comparing Overall Expectations with other Fashion Courses}
In order to give you an idea of what is included in other courses in terms of topics and depth, we have provided you with the overall expectations for comparison to HNB4M.