Textiles 3101
Level of Instruction: Senior High Level III
Curriculum Overview:
Unit 1 focuses on the integral role of fabric based textile products in our lives dating back to the earliest civilizations. Today, textile based products are revalent in many aspects of our daily lives. Students will investigate the role of textiles in our lives and how the industry has grown to meet society expectations.
Unit 2 develops competencies related to the use, care, and performance of fibres and fabric given fibre source and fabric construction. Students will apply their skills to laboratory based projects.
Unit 3 focuses on working with fibres, yarns, and fabrics either to make a finished product or to explore construction methods and performance of fabrics under specific conditions. Through examination of fabric composition and construction, students will experiment with its performance. This unit builds on Unit 2 and encourages the student to use their knowledge of fabric composition and construction to analyse how fabric contributes to its performance in a finished product.
Assessment and Evaluation:
Textiles in Our World- 25%
Textiles: From Fibre to Fabric- 30%
Working with Textiles - 45%