Textiles & Design is designed to enable students to understand and appreciate the nature and significance of textiles and to develop confidence and competence in the selection, design, manufacture and application of textile items in the focus areas of costume, furnishing, apparel, non-apparel and textile arts.  

NESA Syllabus information - Textiles and Design

• Knowledge and understanding of the functional and aesthetic requirements of textiles for a range of applications.

• Practical skills in design and manipulation of textiles through the use of appropriate technologies.

• The ability to apply knowledge and understanding of the properties and performance of textiles to the development and manufacture of textile items.

• Skills in experimentation, critical analysis and the discriminatory selection of textiles for specific end-uses. 

• Knowledge and understanding of Australian Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Allied Industries.

• An appreciation of the significance of textiles in society.

• Laptop 

• A4 workbooks/ or Loose-leaf paper and folder 

• Pens  

• Highlighter 

• Ruler 

• Glue stick 

• Calculator 

• Colouring pencils 

The successful completion of Textiles & Design Stage 6 may provide TAFE Credit transfer opportunities in:

• Information Technology

• Arts and Media. 

Advanced standing is offered in:

• Apparel Manufacturing

• Clothing Production

• Design Fundamentals

• Fashion Design and Textile Care  

Practical experiences, experimenting and product manufacturing are integrated throughout the content areas and include the completion of textile projects. Throughout Year 12 students develop a Major Textiles Project including supporting documentation.  

•  $40.00 plus individual costs