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This course designed to enable students to understand and appreciate the nature and significance of textiles and to develop confidence and competence in the selection, design, manufacture and application of textile items. Textile and design allow students to develop knowledge and understanding of the functional and aesthetic aspects of design applied to a variety of textile materials, methods, techniques and end-uses. Students undertake practical design investigations, experiments and product manufacturing activities contribute to the development of a student’s creative ability.
This course designed to enable students to understand and appreciate the nature and significance of textiles and to develop confidence and competence in the selection, design, manufacture and application of textile items. Textile and design allow students to develop knowledge and understanding of the functional and aesthetic aspects of design applied to a variety of textile materials, methods, techniques and end-uses. Students undertake practical design investigations, experiments and product manufacturing activities contribute to the development of a student’s creative ability.
Who should do this course?
Who should do this course?
Creative students who enjoy practical activities in Textiles who have the ability to work independently and with maturity. Students must have a high degree of motivation to manage the demands of the major design project as well as a comprehensive written HSC examination. There are no prerequisites but students who enjoy design, fashion, clothing Technology, Industrial Technology readily adapt their skills and knowledge to this course.
How is the course taught?
How is the course taught?
The course is essentially practical in nature. Students will undertake two textile projects as part of the Preliminary course. They will develop skills in project management, research, computing, drawing, textile material selection, the use of textile tools, machines and equipment, marketing and product evaluation. For the HSC, students will design and produce a Major Textile Project of their own choice and a they will undertake a written examination.
How is the work assessed?
How is the work assessed?
HSC External Assessment
Students will create a Major Textiles Project worth 50 percent of the HSC mark and undertake a written examination worth 50 percent of the HSC mark. The project focus is selected from one of the following areas: Apparel, Furnishings, Costume; Textile Arts, Non-Apparel. Students explore in detail one area of interest through a creative textile design process that integrates areas of Design, Properties and Performance of Textiles and the Australian Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Allied Industries.
School Internal Assessment. Students will complete several assessment projects as well as Yearly written examinations.
What should I be able to do at the end of the course?
What should I be able to do at the end of the course?
Understand textile and design theory and processes
Understand and appreciate the interrelationship between design, society and the environment.
Apply skills in the application of a textile design processes to design, produce and evaluate quality textile projects that satisfy identified needs and opportunities.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding about current and emerging technologies in the textile industry.
How will this subject help me in the future?
How will this subject help me in the future?
This course is a foundation for further study in design related fields at university and TAFE. Examples include: Retail, fashion design, textile design, graphic design, project managing.
What does this course cost?
$50 course fee. Students will be responsible for the cost of materials to manufacture their Major Textile and Design Project as required for the HSC.
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