Title: Apply apparel and textile design technology to a project.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory III (19251-36) > Section: Applying Textile, Fashion, and Apparel Concepts

Application may include

- computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM)
- embroidery machine
- print-to-fabric technology
- electronic cutter
- computer-aided design (CAD)
- computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
- computerized robotics.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- How important is technological knowledge and skill in apparel and textile design?
- How has commercial drawing/design software evolved?

Communication

- How is technology useful for communicating with clients? With potential clients? With vendors? With manufacturers?
- How is technology useful in keeping pace with recent developments in fashion and fashion design?

Leadership

- What decision-making skills might come into play when using technology in apparel and textile design?
- What are the pros and cons of using technology in apparel and textile design?

Management

- What could be the consequences of ignoring recent technological innovations and/or improvements?
- How can the use of current technological innovations and/or improvements strengthen textile design?