Subject Profile

Year Level: 10

Duration: One semester

Periods: 5

Selection Type: Elective (5 period elective block)

Topics Studied 

• Garment Production

• Basic Pattern Making

• Wool4Schools Design Competition-  Students design an outfit made from at least 70% wool

• Upcycling in the fashion industry

• Sewing Safety 

• Ethical and Sustainability in Fashion

• The Design Process  

• Production Planning 

• Fashion Illustration 

In this subject, students design and create garments based on a range of design briefs. You will hone your sewing skills by making your own pyjama pants and learn the skills of fashion drawing. You will create a final product of your choosing to suit an end user. 

FAQ

What kinds of products will you make?

You will use the design process to research and create design ideas, from here you will make garments which fit you, such as Pyjamas and skirts or pants. 

What sorts of careers can this study lead to?

This subject can lead to a career in the Fashion and Design Industry. 

• Fashion Design

• Visual Merchandising

• Graphic Design

• Pattern Making

What VCE studies does this subject lead to?

This subject leads to VCE Product Design and Technology, Studio Art and Visual Communication Design. As well as Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology through TAFE as a VET subject.

Is this subject for me?

If you are a student who enjoys fashion and designing and would like to try garment construction, fabric dyeing and fabric embellishment or you might just like to try something new with a practical component then this is the subject for you. If you loved Year 9 Textiles or Art Wear then this subject is for you.

What skills and techniques will you learn?

• Sewing

• Drawing 

• Pattern making

• Design thinking and problem solving