Textiles and Design
Course Description:
The Year 11 course involves the study of design, communication techniques, manufacturing methods, fibres, yarns, fabrics and the Australian Textile Clothing, Footwear and Allied Industries. Practical experiences, experimenting and product manufacturing are integrated throughout the content areas and includes the completion of two preliminary textile projects. These projects develop each student's creative abilities and skills in designing, manipulating, experimenting and selecting appropriate fabrics for an end use.
The Year 12 course builds upon the Year 11 course and involves the study of fabric colouration and decoration, historical design development, cultural factors that influence design and designers, contemporary designers, end-use applications of textiles, innovations and emerging textile technologies, appropriate textile technology and environmental sustainability, current issues and the marketplace.
This course involves the development of a Major Textiles Project, worth 50% of the HSC mark. The project is selected from one of the five focus areas of apparel, non-apparel, costume, textile arts or furnishings, and enables students to explore an area of interest. The project has two components: the supporting documentation and textile item/s.
Contact: simone.museth@det.nsw.edu.au
Careers associated with Textiles and Design:
Fashion Designer, Textile Technologist, Fashion Buyer, Interior Designer, Costume Designer, as well as providing valuable life skills and recreational interests.