Whitehaven High – Advanced Fashion Design

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Advanced Fashion Design is the capstone course in the Fashion Design program of study. This course is designed to prepare students for further education and careers in the fashion industry. Through exposure to crucial business activities such as project management and product promotion, students will acquire advanced skills related to business professionalism, ethics, policies, and communication in the fashion industry. In addition, students complete a capstone project during which they will create artifacts to include in a professional portfolio. While not required, student internships can provide an alternative route for students to master required course standards. Students who have the opportunity to participate in internships may be responsible for the following tasks: assisting in client presentations, resource updating and vendor management, assisting designers, and participating with design teams. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will have artifacts of original fashion designs in a portfolio and will understand basic project management skills. # BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION The business management and administration career cluster prepares learners for careers in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations. Career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy and require specific skills in organization, time management, customer service, and communication. The business management and administration services industry is projected to be one of the fastest growing through the year 2026. Nearly half of all jobs are in managerial and professional occupations, and nearly one-fourth of all workers are self-employed. The business management and administration services industry is one of the highest-paying industries. Employment growth is expected to be driven by the formation of new organizations and expansion of existing ones, which should require more workers to manage these operations.