Textiles

Year 10 Textiles introduces learners to design in a textiles context. This offers learners an exciting experience where they can think creatively about their outcome. During the development of their designs, learners will gain knowledge of the design thinking process, research skills, sewing techniques, fabric terms and digital presentation techniques.

Course Focus

• developing research skills

• developing design ideas through to a final outcome

• using critical thinking to make decisions

• prototyping skills using a range of materials

• learning construction techniques

• developing fabric knowledge

This course will be beneficial to learners who are thinking of pursuing Textiles or other Technology subjects as NCEA subjects or in the future.