9 Textiles

Textiles

Subject Length: 1 semester

Subject Fee: $40 (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. Students will investigate and generate creative ideas for solutions to problems that utilise textiles. They will explore the properties of different fibres and fabrics, increasing their knowledge and skills in the production of textile items and the sustainable and responsible use of resources.

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: Year 10 Textiles, VCE Product Design & Technology: Textiles.