Year 12 Textiles Technology

Course Description:  This course is designed to encourage students to explore the many aspects of textiles within fashion, interior design or costume and to develop technological knowledge by using a creative and practical approach. New skills such as fashion drawing, fabric manipulation and advanced techniques and processes, including embellishment techniques, will be an integral part of your study.   Learning tasks will have an emphasis on recycled materials, applied design, trialling technique processes and using planning tools to efficiently manage the development of their outcome.

 Assessment:  Up to 20 credits approximately at Level 2 (Achievement Standards). Most work is internally assessed.

 Prerequisites: Minimum 6 credits in NCEA Level 1 Soft Materials Technology or prior approval from Teacher-in-Charge.

 This course leads to: Level 3 Fabric Technology

 Course Cost: $20 for base fee for take home project. Additional costs will apply depending on individual projects that are designed and constructed. Own textiles can be provided from home.