Textiles 

Students will use design thinking to address a brief, refine and create a textile outcome that explores the concept of identity.  They will also have the opportunity to develop their construction skills and create wearable art costumes to promote Matariki.

Recommended Prior Learning: Technology courses are open entry subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended.

Contact Teacher: Catherine Dawson

Outcomes

• Endorsement available: Yes

• Internal credits:  16

• External credits:  4

• Total credits:  20

• L 1 Literacy credits:  3

• Numeracy credits:  0

Possible next steps: Textiles 200; Product Design 200; Design and Visual Communication 200; Digital Design 200

Technology - Textiles 

This course offers students a chance to practise more advanced skills including in-depth design, pattern adaptation and advanced construction techniques in making garments. Students will need to ensure the products produced are suitable for their intended purpose and will show their work at the end of year fashion display.

Technology courses are open entry subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended.

Contact Teacher: Catherine Dawson

Outcomes

• Endorsement available: Yes

• Internal credits: 18

• External credits:  4

• Total credits:  22

Possible next steps: Textiles 300; Product Design 300; Digital Design 300

This course is not running in 2024.

This course offers a chance to develop their skills in fashion design and construction by implementing complex procedures using textiles to make a specified product. Students could also embellish their product with a screenprint design. Students have the opportunity to design a sustainable high fashion garment. They will combine pattern drafting with an opportunity for creativity to present their outcome in an exhibition.

Recommended Prior Learning: Technology courses are open entry subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended.

Contact Teacher: Catherine Dawson

Outcomes

• Endorsement available: Yes

• Internal credits:  16

• External credits:  4

• Total credits: 20

• UE Reading credits: 0

• UE Writing credits: 0

• UE Approved:  Yes

Possible next steps: Tertiary study

Technology - Textiles