Students studying subjects in Textiles are encouraged to think critically and creatively to make social and ethically responsible decisions to enhance the wellbeing of their self, family and wider community.
Subject description
Textiles Technology engages students in developing innovative skills for a sustainable society through recycled textile items and charitable donations on a global level.
Students will:
- Investigate design principles
- Implement practical sun-safe and sustainable solutions
- Develop critical thinking skills through researching and analysing
- Create unique designs
Students will be introduced to:
- Product design principles
- Recycling textile items
- Production of real world designs
Out of class requirements
Set homework tasks and fabric.
What’s important for this subject
Interest in fabrics and sewing skills.
Course Outline and Assessment
Unit 1: Pattern Development
- Basic Pattern Alteration
- Garment construction through design process
- Fibre and fabric properties / characteristics
- Sustainability and fit for purpose design
- Creation of prototypes to establish design development process
| Unit 1: Recycled Furniture
- Upholstery and timber products
- Restoration processes
- Surface Finishes
- WH&S
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Unit 2: Fashion
- Client interview
- Design and preparation of materials
- Production of functional pencil case with zip insertion and embellishment
- Evaluation
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Unit 2: Fashion
- Design Processes
- Fabric Properties
- Understanding body shape
- Trend forecasting and draping techniques
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Furnishing Skills, Applied Fashion
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Potential involvement with College productions (Dance and Drama)
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