Course description:
This course is project based and designed for students with an interest in design, fashion, unique textile construction and textile decoration.
The three areas of study are:
design
properties and performance of textiles and
textiles and society
The focus areas which will direct the choice of student projects are:
apparel
textiletextilearts
furnishings
costume
non-apparel
Year 9 course topics
Apparel:
“Urban Escape” Inspiration
Project work: design, produce and evaluate an apparel item using a commercial pattern.
Furnishing:
“Like a Kaleidoscope” Inspiration
Project Work: design, produce and evaluate a furnishing item for a specified space.
Year 10 course topics
Costume:
“The World is A Stage” Inspiration Project
Work: design, produce and evaluate a costume.
Guided Project:
“Shabby Chic” Inspiration Project
Work: design, produce and evaluate a textile item of own choice.
Skills you will master:
Develop confidence and proficiency in the design, production and evaluation of textile items.
Knowledge and understanding of and skills in design for a range of textile applications
Skills in the creative documentation, communication and presentation of design ideas
Skills in the critical selection and proficient and creative use of textile materials, equipment and techniques to produce quality textile items
Knowledge and skills to evaluate quality in the design and construction of textile items.
Equipment required:
Laptop
A4 exercise books
Pens
Highlighters
Colouring pencils
pencil
Ruler
Glue
Fabrics and notions for each practical project
Career opportunities:
Secondary school teacher
Visual merchandiser
Seamstress
Possible learning experiences/excursions:
Hands on experience on garment/textile construction
Visits to:
Spotlight
White House Fashion illustration workshop
Fashion show excursion: White House.
Course fees:
Year 9 ($35.00)
Year 10 ($35.00)