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

Production may include technology such as computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM)—computer-aided design (CAD) / computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)—and/or 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 over time?

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 training and resources are needed to improve technology skills for fashion design?
- What procedures should be followed when implementing technology in a fashion design business?
- What could be the consequences of ignoring recent technological innovations/improvements?
- How can the use of current technological innovations/improvements strengthen textile design?