Course Length: Full Year

Teacher in Charge: Emel Paton (EPN)

This is a theory and practical based course where students will learn about technological processes associated with soft materials which will be completed over three assessments.

Students will focus on design drawing, developing a brief, developing patterns, and constructing an outfit.

Students end the course with a Fashion Show held at the Technology Exhibition, and an opportunity to exhibit their work at Te Uru Art Gallery and Lynn Mall.

COURSE COSTS

There is a course contribution for this course of approximately $95. This will cover the cost of course material, and will be confirmed in 2026.

ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE

The following standards will be offered throughout this course:

Achievement Standard 91345 v4 Construction and Mechanical Technologies 2.21 - Implement advanced procedures using textile materials to make a specified product with special features

Internal Assessment, worth 6 credits

Achievement Standard 91356 v3 Generic Technology 2.3 - Develop a conceptual design for an outcome

Internal Assessment, worth 6 credits

Achievement Standard 91337 v3 Design and Visual Communication 2.30 - Use visual communication techniques to generate design ideas

External Assessment, worth 3 credits

Total credits available for this course: 15 NCEA Level 2 credits

This course is endorsable