A program that prepares students with the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed for employment in fashion and textile design occupations. Instruction includes such topics as industry regulations; identification and analysis of textiles and textile products; elements and principals of design; garment construction; merchandising and fashion forecasting. Students develop skills to illustrate designs; create color charts with interesting pattern and texture variations; design apparel (including draping, pattern making and grading); and develop a merchandise line. Integrated in the instruction will be specific applications of the career performance standards.