NCEA Level 1 Textiles

Aims

The aim is for students to develop a broad design knowledge that gives them access to design related careers. They learn practical skills as they design and develop their outcome. They also get first hand exposure to fashion through experiences, such as ID Fashion Week, Emerging Designer, Hokonui Fashion Awards and the Otago Polytechnic Fashion School.

Skills

Through studying Textiles, students are encouraged to be innovative, creative, and to show initiative. They learn teamwork and communication skills and the importance of contributing to the community both socially and economically.

Assessment

Project work; portfolio submission.

Qualification gained

NCEA Level 1 Technology (Textiles) - full course completion 20 credits

Entry Requirements

Year 10 Design, Design and Visual Communication or Digital Technologies

Next Step

NCEA Level 2 - Design - Textiles, Level 2 - Digital Technologies, Level 2 - Design and Visual Communication

Learning for senior students opens up pathways that can lead to technology-related careers. Students may access the workplace learning opportunities available in a range of industries or move on to further specialised tertiary study.

Achievement Standard

91047 1.4 6 Credit Internal Undertake development to make a prototype to address a brief

91058 1.21 6 Credit Internal Implement basic procedures using textile materials to make a specified

91096 1.26 4 Credit Internal Make basic adaptations to a pattern to enable a design to fit a person or item

91069 1.36 4 Credit Internal Promote an organised body of design work to an audience using visual communication techniques

91048 1.50 4 Credit External Demonstrate understanding of how technological modelling supports decision-making

Students will select either 91096 or 91069

Course contribution

Materials $45

Optional: Hokonui Fashion Awards - anticipated cost $150