Why Shapes to Forms?
A real world application of changing 2D shapes to create 3D forms.
Let’s try something different. Let’s try math on your child’s terms.
Fashion Design applies whole-brain learning - utilizing the left and right brain skills. Design is a universal language for awareness, empathy, creativity, and problem-solving. Observing, inquiring, and problem-solving skills are fostered through S.T.E.M. education and are crucial to future generations of innovators, problem-solvers, and decision-makers.
Math within Fashion Design:
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Ratios, scale, and units of measurement.
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Reflection, rotational, and translational symmetry.
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Points, lines, and planes in geometry, and can be combined to form more complex shapes.
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The concepts of radians and degrees, as well as arc length and curvature.
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Spatial relationships and the study of size, shape, and position of objects.
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Repetition and tiling patterns.
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Scaling and transforming shapes into differing sizes.
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The study of three-dimensional shapes and the manipulation of form.
How can fashion design make math easier?
Math is an essential component of fashion design, and incorporating it into a fashion design class can make the subject more engaging and relevant for students.
In fashion design, students need to be able to understand geometric shapes and patterns, calculate measurements and angles, and use ratios to create proportional designs.
Integrating math into a fashion design class can take the concepts students are learning to directly apply to their design work.
Our fashion design classes are not just about creating beautiful designs; it's also a great way for students to master important math concepts that are aligned with Common Core Standards. By teaching geometry and measurement in the context of fashion design, our classes covers essential math skills such as understanding geometric shapes and patterns, calculating measurements and angles, and using ratios to create proportional designs.
This unique approach not only makes math more engaging and relevant for students, but it also ensures that they are understanding important Common Core Standards. At the end of the class, students will have developed valuable skills in both fashion design and math that they can apply in their academic and professional lives. Don't miss this opportunity to help your child develop essential math skills while having fun creating their own fashion designs!
“Mathematics is not about numbers, equations, computations, or algorithms: it is about understanding.”
Common Core Standards for 6th, 7th and 8th grade:
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Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to find the distance between two points in a coordinate system and to understand the relationship between the Pythagorean Theorem and the distance formula. Common Core Standard 6.G.B.4, 7.G.B.6, and 8.G.B.6
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Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, volume and surface area of two- and three-dimensional objects composed of triangles/cones, quadrilaterals, polygon, cubes and right prisms, cylinders and spheres. Students learn to understand the relationships between two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects. Common Core Standard 6.G.A.1, 7.G.A.2, and 8.G.A.3
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Understand the relationships between corresponding parts and congruent figures, including similarity and congruence, and apply transformations to figures. Common Core Standard 7.G.A.1, 7.G.A.4, and 8.G.A.1
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Describe and analyze two-dimensional shapes and develop an understanding of geometric relationships and principles. Common Core Standard 6.G.B.5, 7.G.B.7, and 8.G.B.7
Understand that geometric figures can be analyzed and classified based on their properties, such as having parallel sides, perpendicular sides, particular angle measures, and symmetry. Common Core Standard 7.G.A.3
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