Whangarei Girls’ High School

Year 10 Textiles and Fashion Technology

Course Description

Students will develop skills and confidence in a range of applied textile design and construction techniques.

Developing and extending existing skills, students will complete a skills based, functional project incorporating a complex print. At the end of this course students will have a drawstring bag and sweatshirt they have designed, sewn and printed.

Learning Opportunities

In this course you will need to:

Develop these skills:	Explore this content:
Creativity - Students create innovative design ideas/solutions.	Applied Design: Where students will do screen printing, block printing, applique, tie dye, machine embroidery and work with fabric in a creative way.
Using Information - During the course students will work through the design process and carry out detailed research and experimentation with fabrics and construction methods in order to make decisions about their final outcome.	Leisurewear: Students develop their garment construction skills through making hoodies and other leisurewear garments.
Technology use - students will be able to use technology and equipment, understanding the tools, components and processes.

Year Levels/Departments:

Year 10, Technology

Resources Required

All students need: pens, pencils, ruler, eraser, glue stick, highlighters, coloured pencils, scissors for all classes.
A4 Clearfile (80 page, or 2 x 40 page).
Final product $40.00 (optional).
Students also have the option to purchase more specialised materials, equipment or resources for their individual projects. (e.g: developing screens for printing vs hand cut, pine vs rimu) they will need to be mindful of this when working through the design process.