Course Outline:
The SMC Foundation Diploma Materials and Fashion course allows students to develop an in-depth understanding of the worlds of fashion and material design. This will be done through a range of learning experiences, including samples, portfolio work, final outcomes, reflection and evaluation, and visits to relevant Tertiary industries and industries in the local area.
In the ‘Sew Sustainable’ portfolio students will learn and refine their practical skills with a focus on creating a sustainable outcome
Outcome development
Sustainable practices in textiles
In the ‘Identity/Tuakiri’ portfolio students develop skills in:
Prototype development
Material exploration
Construction testing
Reflection and evaluation
Assessment
Students will complete four formal assessments during the year:
Development and refinement of sewing skills in relation to a sustainable outcome. (portfolio and outcome-20%)
Development of creative competencies in relation to Materials Technology (portfolio assessment – 15%)
Develop an outcome utilising creative knowledge learnt in materials and fashion design (portfolio assessment – 25%)
Develop a materials based prototype to address a brief (portfolio assessment – 40%)