Textiles Technology

Course description

The study of Textiles Technology provides students with knowledge of the properties, performance and uses of textiles. They explore fabrics, yarns, fibres and colouration. Students examine the historical, cultural and contemporary perspectives on textile design and develop an appreciation of the factors affecting them as textile consumers. Students investigate the work of textile designers and make judgements about the appropriateness of design ideas, the selection of materials and tools, and the quality of textile items. Textile projects give students the opportunity to be creative, independent learners and to explore functional and aesthetic aspects of textiles.

What do students learn about?

Project work forms the basis of every unit of work. There are two components of project work;

1. Development of practical skills to produce a textile item. This item will develop practical skills in designing, producing and evaluating. It is expected that there will be gradual increase in challenge offered to students in project work to enhance the development of practical skills

2. Documentation of student work. This will show evidence of: -

• • Investigation and research undertaken

  • Sources of inspiration

  • Generation and development of ideas

  • Experimental work

  • Development of creative design skills

  • Collection of resources

  • Producing and evaluating project work

Students may document project work in a variety of ways which may include a digital portfolio, design folio, diary, journal, workbook or any other appropriate method.