Textiles and design

Number of Units: 2 

Consumables: $60 per annum 

Description: 

Through the study of Textiles and Design students will develop their understanding of the science and technology of textiles and the important role they play in society. Students will undertake practical experiments to discover the properties and performance characteristics of different fabrics and develop skills in a variety of textiles techniques. Project work is also undertaken to develop their skills in designing, planning and manufacturing textiles items, to prepare for the completion of a Major Textiles Project in Year 12.

Course requirements: 

• Course must be studied with: Nil

• Course cannot be studied with:

41006 Apparel, Fashion and Textiles VET BEC 120 hours

41007 Apparel, Fashion and Textiles VET BEC 180 hours

16680 Textiles and Design Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary)

16680 Textiles and Design Life Skills (2 units – HSC)

16686 Technology Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary) (where Textiles and Design is undertaken within the course)

16686 Technology Life Skills (2 units – HSC) (where Textiles and Design is undertaken within the course)

• Major work(s): This course requires students to submit a Major Textiles Project worth 50 percent of the HSC mark.

• Course consumables will cover: Fabrics and other materials for experimentation,

• Additional resourcing requirements for the course: Display folder (A4 or A3), materials for Major Textiles Project

Link to course webpage:Textiles and Design - See for further information on assessment and course requirements.  

Contact: Ms Jodie Kelso – Head Teacher Technological and Applied Studies.