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Course Overview
Course Overview
This course provides students with the opportunity to learn about design including fabric colouration, historical design, cultural design factors and contemporary designers. Students learn about fibres, yarns, fabrics, innovations and emerging textile technologies, environmental sustainability, current issues and the Australian Textile Industry. 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.
Course Structure
Course Structure
Preliminary
Preliminary
The Preliminary 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 include 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.
HSC
HSC
The HSC course builds upon the Preliminary 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.
What Students Learn
What Students Learn
Preliminary
Preliminary
Design (40%)
Properties and Performance of Textiles (50%)
The Australian Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Allied Industries (10%)
HSC
HSC
Design (20%)
Properties and Performance of Textiles (20%)
The Australian Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Allied Industries (10%)
Major Textiles Project (50%)
Major Project
Major Project
HSC examination overview
HSC examination overview
This course involves the development of a Major Textiles Project, worth 50% of the HSC mark. Major Textiles Project allows students to develop a textile project from one of the following focus areas: apparel, furnishings, costume, textile arts, non-apparel. The selected focus area allows students to explore in detail one area of interest through a creative textile design process that integrates the areas of Design, Properties and Performance of Textiles and the Australian Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Allied Industries. The project has two components: the supporting documentation and textile item(s).
Coursework
Complete class work, complete set work including homework and assessment tasks and actively participate in class activities.
Suitable Candidates
An interest in the Textiles industry and/or fashion and design. The course will appeal to creative students who take initiative and are able to work independently in the design and manufacture of their Major Textiles Project.
Equipment Required
A4 folder and book, A3 display folder and appropriate footwear as required by the NSW Department of Education.
Mandatory Course Fees? Yes - $30
Other Course Costs
Students need to purchase their own materials and patterns to create their projects
Coordinating Faculty
TAS
Head Teacher
Mr. L Warwick
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