Whangarei Girls' High School

13TFT

Year 13 Textiles and Fashion Technology

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Course Description

Content:
The focus of this course is on innovative design, created through the complex technological process. Students who take this course are expected to be independent learners who have successfully completed Technology at a senior level. The students will be creating a minimum of two projects, first a skills based one, followed by a design focused unit. To achieve the required outcome for their client, students will be guided by the technological process which involves research, planning, time management, design, construction and a final evaluation which measures how well the solution meets the brief of the client.

Skills:
• Recognising a client's needs
• Planning and time management
• Product research
• Materials research
• Fashion design, structural and decorative design
• Advanced pattern preparation and alteration
• Advanced construction techniques


Teacher in Charge

Rachael Pedersen


Pathway

2020

This is a university approved subject (Technology).

Contributions and Equipment

Specific requirements for this class are:
A3 Clearfile
A4 Clearfile
Take home component – project material $60.00 to cover paper, copying, Design material, toile and trial fabric, sewing and overlocker thread, print paste, inks. (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.


Recommended Prior Learning

NCEA Level 2 Textile and Fashion Technology or other Level 2 Technology subject.


Pathway Tags

Fashion Design, Fabric design, textiles, graphic design, costume designer, clothing manufacturing,


Credit Information

Assessment Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91621 v3 Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.21 - Implement complex procedures using textile materials to make a specified product
6
6
6
3
I
6
A.S. 91610 v3 Generic Technology 3.3 - Develop a conceptual design considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense
6
6
6
6
3
I
6
Y
A.S. 91611 v3 Generic Technology 3.4 - Develop a prototype considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense
6
6
6
6
3
I
6
Y
A.S. 91626 v3 Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.26 - Draft a pattern to interpret a design for a garment
3
I
6
A.S. 91627 v3 Design and Visual Communication 3.30 - Initiate design ideas through exploration
4
4
4
4
4
3
E
4
Total Credits
22
28
16
4
28
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