FASHION, TEXTILES & APPAREL
325100/325200/335300
Levels: Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced
One semester: 5 credits
Prerequisites: None for beginning level. Intermediate and advanced level enrollment with instructor consent. Advanced level may be repeated for credit.

A "hands on" class in which students survey multiple aspects of fashion and costume including: fads and fashion; personal design and color selection; textile fibers and fabrics; basic pattern manipulation and construction from commercial patterns; quilt-making or other crafts. All projects are student selected to maximize individual learning. Successive classes will add depth and breadth to skills and subject matter understanding. These classes are in line with the Visual and Performing Arts pathway. Students will provide materials for projects. Other supplies will be available in class.

FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION 1A
331000
One semester: 5 credits
Prerequisites: None

An introductory laboratory class in food selection and preparation of fundamental recipes including fresh produce, baked goods, holiday cooking, entertaining and simple meal plans. Information and ideas will inter-relate within and across subject matter areas to extend student learning. Food Science methods will use laboratory exercises to further understanding of ingredient functions. A survey of nutrition will focus on how the body uses food eaten to emphasize selecting food for optimum lifelong health.

FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION 1B
331200
One semester: 5 credits
Prerequisites: None

A laboratory class designed to develop and sequence basic and intermediate knowledge of food preparation skills. An extended unit in multicultural foods will survey the unique flavor elements of other cuisines as students build skill in preparation of main meal menus and hospitality. A survey of nutrition will focus on how the body uses food eaten to emphasize selecting food for optimum lifelong health. There will be a special unit on cake preparation and decoration.