Career Opportunities in Garment Making Tailoring and Fashion Design for SS 1

Class: SS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 15 years
Duration: 60 minutes
Subject: Fashion Design and Garment Making
Curriculum Theme: Introduction to fashion design and
Focal competence: Identify career opportunities in garment making
Key competencies/values: Collaboration
Skills:

• identify types of careers
• determine how to choose career in garment making: fashion designing
• tailoring
• merchandizing
• pattern making etc

Previous Lesson: Concept of Garments and Garment Making, Reasons and Functions of Clothing
Topic: Career Opportunities In Garment Making: Types Of Careers In Garment Making
Subject Matter: Choosing a career

Specific Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils/students should be able to:

Cognitive Domain

• Identify different types of careers in garment making.

Affective Domain

• Appreciate the diverse opportunities within the garment making industry.
• Collaborate effectively in groups to discuss career options.

Psychomotor Domain

• Determine factors to consider when choosing a career in garment making.

Social Domain

• Discuss with peers the reasons for wearing different types of garments.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 New Revised Senior Secondary Education Curriculum (SSEC)
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work For The New Revised Senior Secondary Education Curriculum (SSEC)
• A suitable textbook for Fashion Design and Garment Making for SS 1

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Samples of garments
• Charts showing different careers in garment making
• Fashion album
• Whiteboard/Chalkboard
• Markers/Chalk

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important as it exposes students to the various professional paths available within the garment making and fashion industry. Understanding these opportunities can inspire students and help them make informed decisions about their future studies and career choices. It also highlights the relevance of their current learning to real-world applications.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Students should have a basic understanding of what fashion and garments are, and some general knowledge about different types of jobs people do.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Career Opportunities In Garment Making: Types Of Careers In Garment Making

Meaning of Career

A career refers to an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person’s life and with opportunities for progress. In the context of garment making, it involves a chosen professional path within the design, production, marketing, or management of clothing and textile products.

Types of Careers in Garment Making

The garment making industry offers a wide range of career opportunities, including:

1. Fashion Designer: Individuals who create original designs for clothing, accessories, and footwear. They sketch designs, select fabrics and patterns, and oversee production.
2. Tailor: Professionals who make, alter, repair, or fit garments, especially suits, coats, and dresses. They often work directly with clients to create custom-fitted clothing.
3. Pattern Maker: Specialists who translate a designer’s sketch into a two-dimensional pattern, which is then used to cut fabric. They ensure the pattern is accurate for sizing and fit.
4. Merchandiser: Professionals responsible for planning and developing a product line from beginning to end. They bridge the gap between design, manufacturing, and sales, ensuring products meet market demand.
5. Textile Designer: Artists who create designs for woven, knitted, or printed fabrics. They often work with fashion designers to develop unique materials.
6. Garment Technologist: Experts who focus on the technical aspects of garment production, ensuring quality, fit, and manufacturing efficiency. They often work on fabric testing and production processes.
7. Fashion Illustrator: Artists who create visual representations of garments and designs, often for magazines, advertisements, or design presentations.
8. Costume Designer: Specialise in creating costumes for theatre, film, television, or other performance arts, ensuring they fit the historical period and character.
9. Fashion Stylist: Individuals who select and coordinate outfits for photo shoots, fashion shows, or personal clients, enhancing their image.
10. Retail Buyer: Professionals who select and purchase clothing and accessories for retail stores, anticipating fashion trends and consumer demand.

Choosing a Career in Garment Making

Choosing a career in garment making involves considering several factors to ensure a good fit for one’s skills, interests, and aspirations. Key steps include:

1. Self-Assessment: Identify your interests (e.g., sketching, sewing, marketing), strengths (e.g., creativity, precision, business acumen), and values (e.g., independence, collaboration, innovation).
2. Research: Explore different roles within garment making. Understand the daily tasks, required education, typical work environment, and potential for growth in each area.
3. Education and Training: Determine the educational path needed for your chosen career. This might include vocational training, college degrees in fashion design, textile technology, or business, or apprenticeships.
4. Skill Development: Actively work on developing relevant skills such as drawing, sewing, pattern drafting, computer-aided design (CAD), marketing, or communication.
5. Networking: Connect with professionals in the industry. Attend fashion shows, workshops, and industry events. Internships can provide invaluable practical experience and contacts.
6. Portfolio Building: For creative roles like fashion design or illustration, build a strong portfolio showcasing your best work.
7. Consider Market Trends: Stay informed about current fashion trends, consumer demands, and technological advancements in the industry to identify areas with high demand.
8. Seek Mentorship: Find experienced professionals who can offer guidance, advice, and support as you navigate your career path.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Brainstorming, Group Work, Question and Answer, Explanation, Observation, Practical Activity

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engaging/Questioning

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the students and asks them to briefly discuss in pairs why people wear clothes and what they think “fashion” means. The teacher then introduces the topic of career opportunities in garment making.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils greet the teacher, discuss in pairs, and share their ideas with the class.

Learning Point: Reasons for wearing garments

Step 2: Meaning of Career

Time: 10 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides students to brainstorm in groups on the meaning of a “career” in general and then specifically in the context of garment making. The teacher clarifies the definition of a career and its relevance to the subject.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils brainstorm in groups, discuss their ideas, and contribute to the class definition of a career.

Learning Point: Meaning of career

Step 3: Identifying Types of Careers (Part 1)

Time: 10 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Observation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays charts showing different careers in garment making and samples of garments. The teacher guides students in groups to identify and discuss the roles associated with each career shown on the charts and how they relate to the garments displayed.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the charts and garment samples, discuss in groups, and identify various career types.

Learning Point: Garment making career types

Step 4: Identifying Types of Careers (Part 2)

Time: 10 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Elaboration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher further explains specific career paths like Fashion Designing, Tailoring, Merchandising, and Pattern Making, providing brief descriptions for each. The teacher encourages students to ask questions for clarification.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively, ask questions, and take mental notes on the explained career types.

Learning Point: Specific career descriptions

Step 5: How to Choose a Career (Part 1)

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher initiates a discussion on factors students should consider when choosing a career, relating it to their interests and skills. The teacher prompts students to think about what they enjoy doing related to fashion or creating.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils participate in the discussion, sharing their thoughts on personal interests and skills relevant to career choice.

Learning Point: Factors for career choice

Step 6: How to Choose a Career (Part 2)

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher elaborates on practical steps for choosing a career in garment making, such as research, skill development, networking, and portfolio building, as outlined in the board summary.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and contribute examples of how they can develop skills or research careers.

Learning Point: Steps for career selection

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. What is a career?
2. Mention three types of careers in garment making.
3. List two factors to consider when choosing a career in garment making.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Career opportunities understanding

Step 8: Note-Taking

Time: 10 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils/students to copy the essential Board Summary notes on career meaning, types, and choosing a career in garment making into their notebooks.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils/students copy the notes carefully into their notebooks.

Learning Point: Board summary recording

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Summarising

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly summarises the lesson, reiterating the importance of understanding career opportunities in garment making and encouraging students to explore their interests further. The teacher commends their participation.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and prepare for the next lesson.

Learning Point: Lesson consolidation

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework/Further Reading

Instruction: Research and write a short paragraph (about 50 words) on one specific career in garment making that interests you most. Describe what the job entails and what skills are needed for it.

1. Choose one career from the lesson (e.g., Fashion Designer, Tailor, Merchandiser, Pattern Maker).
2. Describe the main responsibilities of someone in that role.
3. List at least two key skills required for that career.
4. Submit your research in your notebook next class.

Lesson Keywords

• Career – An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person’s life and with opportunities for progress.
• Garment Making – The process of designing, cutting, sewing, and finishing clothing items.
• Fashion Design – The art of applying design, aesthetics, clothing construction and natural beauty to clothing and its accessories.
• Tailoring – The craft of making, altering, repairing, or fitting clothes, especially suits, coats, and other outer garments.
• Merchandising – The activity of promoting the sale of goods, especially by their presentation in retail outlets.
• Pattern Making – The process of drafting or creating patterns for garments from a design sketch.

Differentiation

For students who grasp concepts quickly, encourage them to research less common careers in garment making (e.g., fashion journalist, textile conservationist). For students needing more support, provide simplified charts and direct guidance during group activities, focusing on identifying just two or three main career types.

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