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Course Overview
Course Overview
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.
During the course students will develop practical skills and learn skills in documenting their work. Project work forms the basis of every unit of work and students will complete a textile item in each unit.
Students will study at least one textiles designer and will complete a minimum of 2 units from different focus areas.
What Students Learn
What Students Learn
Students learn about textiles through the study of different focus areas that recognise the following fields of textiles:
Apparel – includes clothing and accessories such as shoes, hats, scarves, jewellery and belts
Furnishings – includes cushions, curtains, bedspreads, lampshades, quilt covers, bed linen, chair coverings, table linen, beanbags
Costume – includes theatre costumes, masks, headdress, folk and traditional costumes, fancy dress costumes and dance costumes
Textile Arts – includes wall hangings, fabric-based artworks, embroidery, wearable design
Non-apparel – includes book covers, toys, bags, umbrellas, tents, backpacks, surfboard covers.
Project work enables students to discriminate in their choices of textiles for particular uses. The focus areas provide the context through which the three areas of study – Design, Properties and Performance of Textiles, Textiles and Society – are covered.
Design ideas and experiences are documented to communicate evidence of the processes of designing, producing and evaluating. Students learn about Work Health and Safety issues, and learn to select, use and manipulate appropriate materials, equipment and techniques to produce quality textile projects.
Coursework
Coursework consists of in-class theory and practical work as well as homework and assessments.
Practical work and the associated documentation makes up a large part of this course.
Suitable Candidates
Any student interested in textile technology: sewing for a career or pleasure.
Equipment Required
A4 exercise book, display folder, visual process diary and a sewing kit.
It is a NSW Department of Education requirement that all students participating in this subject must wear appropriate footwear– Fully enclosed leather shoes with heavy, non-slip soles. All other safety equipment will be provided by the school.
Mandatory Course Fees? Yes - $60
Other Course Costs
There are additional costs based on individual projects.
Coordinating Faculty
TAS
Head Teacher
Mr L. Warwick
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