Textiles

Textiles

Subject Length: 1 semester

Subject Fee: $50  (Cost subject to change)

Textiles offer students the opportunity to understand design needs and the use of textiles as a material with a broad range of purposes in everyday life. By undertaking Design Briefs students will investigate and generate creative ideas for solutions to problems that utilise textiles. Students will produce textile items by following patterns and also interpreting their own ideas. They will explore the properties and care of different fibres and fabrics, increasing their knowledge and further developing skills in the production of textile items and the sustainable and responsible use of resources.

In all technology practical classes, it is mandatory to wear leather school shoes for safety and protection purposes.

What is studied?

Within this subject student learning is based upon the following key knowledge and concepts:

• Strategies for understanding design needs and opportunities to use textiles as a material

• Visualising and generating creative and innovative textile projects

• Planning, and analysing and evaluating the ideas that best meet the criteria

• Different textile material and their uses

• Using textiles as a material to manufacture a product that solves a problem or need

What type of work is done?

Within this subject student learning is developed and assessed through:

• Investigating, designing, producing and evaluating products.

• Research of client profile and client needs

• Application of knowledge to analyse needs and problems using textile materials

• Develop skills in investigative research

• Utilise tools and equipment appropriate to a product

• Folio compilation and submission

Additional Information

Future Pathways: VCE Product Design & Technology: Textiles, VCE VET Applied Fashion Design and Technology, VCE Product Design and Technology.