Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 1

TERM – 2^ND TERM

WEEK NINE

Class: Senior Secondary School 1

Age: 15 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: CLOTHING AND TEXTILE

Topic: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND FASHION FEATURES

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

I.) Identify advanced features in clothing and textile

II.) Identify the impacts of advanced technologies

III.) Identify the challenges of advanced technology

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

NOTE

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND FASHION FEATURES

The fashion industry is increasingly integrating advanced technology to enhance design, production, and consumer experiences. Below are some key technologies and their features:

1. 3D Printing: Allows designers to create intricate patterns and shapes that are difficult or impossible to achieve with traditional methods. It is used for custom footwear, accessories, and even entire garments.
2. Smart Textiles: It comprises of fabrics embedded with electronic components such as sensors, LEDs, or conductive fibers which is use in health monitoring garments, sportswear with performance tracking, and adaptive clothing that changes color or shape.
3. Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR): It comprises of virtual fitting rooms and interactive shopping experiences using AR/VR.

AR/VR allows customers to try on clothes virtually, visualize how garments will look without physically wearing them.

4. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning: It has algorithms that analyze trends, predict consumer preferences, and personalize shopping experiences.

It is used for personalized recommendations, inventory management, and automated customer service.

5. Digital Fabric Printing: It has a direct printing of designs onto fabric using digital printers which is use for custom prints, small batch production, and rapid prototyping.

Impacts of advanced technology on fashion

Advanced technology has significantly transformed the fashion industry, impacting various aspects from design and production to retail and consumer experiences. The following are some major impacts:

1. Enhanced Creativity: Technologies like 3D printing and computer-aided design (CAD) software enable designers to experiment with complex and intricate designs that were previously unattainable.

2 Customization: Advanced technology allows for greater personalization in fashion, enabling designers to create bespoke garments tailored to individual measurements and preferences.

3. Automation: Automated sewing machines and robotics streamline the production process, reducing human error, increasing speed, and ensuring consistent quality.
4. Digital Fabric Printing: This technology allows for precise, on-demand printing of fabric patterns, reducing waste and enabling quick turnarounds.
5. Eco-Friendly Materials and Processes: Innovations such as waterless dyeing, recycled materials, and biodegradable fabrics reduce the environmental impact of fashion production.
6. Waste Reduction: Technologies like laser cutting and 3D printing minimize fabric waste by using materials more efficiently.

Challenges and Considerations

1. Cost of Implementation: The initial investment in advanced technologies can be high, posing a barrier for smaller brands and designers.
2. Skills Gap: The adoption of new technologies requires upskilling the workforce, which can be a challenge for traditional fashion houses.
3. Sustainability Paradox: While technology can enhance sustainability, it also raises concerns about e-waste and the environmental impact of producing high-tech devices.

EVALUATION: 1.  Mention 5 advanced technology in clothing and textile that you know

2. Mention 5 impacts of advanced technology

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively