Number of Units: 2
Exclusions:
Method of Delivery: St Luke’s
External Assessment:
Contribution to ATAR: Yes
Course Description
Stage 6 Textiles and Design (2 units) is a Board Developed Course focusing on the design, production, and evaluation of textiles, culminating in a 50% HSC Major Textiles Project. It covers fabric properties, design theory, industry studies, and sustainability, suitable for students interested in fashion, interior design, or manufacturing.
Why study this course
This course is Ideal for creative, independent students who enjoy fabric work, design,making and balances practical, hands-on creativity with academic analysis. The study of Textiles and Design offers a comprehensive exploration of the creative and technical aspects of textile production and fashion. Key areas of focus include:
Designing and Creating Textile Items: Practical work from concept to construction, including pattern making, fabric manipulation, and garment execution.
Understanding Fabric Properties: Study of raw materials, fibres, yarns, and construction methods to analyze performance, aesthetics, and suitability.
Analysing Historical and Cultural Influences: Examining how global history, culture, technology, and society have shaped textile and fashion design.
Evaluating Textiles and Industry Innovations: Critical analysis of textile products (design, quality, ethics) and investigation of contemporary innovations (smart textiles, sustainability, advanced manufacturing).
Documenting the Design Process: Systematic portfolio recording of the design journey, demonstrating research, experimentation, critical thinking, and final evaluation.
Topics
Preliminary Course
Design (40%)
Properties and Performance of Textiles (50%)
The Australian Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Allied Industries (10%)
2-3 Textiles projects
HSC Course
Design
Properties and Performance
The Australian Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Allied Industries
Major Textiles Project (50% of HSC mark).
Post School Options
Pathways include:Design and Creation Roles: Focuses on the development and making of garments and textiles, including Fashion Designer, Pattern Maker, Dressmaker/Tailor, Costume Designer, and Textile/Surface Designer. Sustainability and Innovation Roles: Careers dedicated to ethical and environmental practices, such as Sustainable Fashion Designer, Upcycling Designer, Textile Recycling Innovator, and Fabric Technologist. Styling, Merchandising, and Management Roles: involved in the presentation, purchasing, and management of fashion, including Fashion Stylist, Visual Merchandiser, Fashion Buyer, Personal Stylist, Wardrobe Manager, and Magazine/Event Costume Stylists