Year 8 Textiles
LENGTH OF COURSE: One Semester Elective
ASSUMED BACKGROUND: Nil
SUBJECT CHARGES: Nil
CONTENT
Course content will be a selection of the following:
Materials and Technology:
Learn how to design textile products and use specialist equipment to make a range of textile articles using commercial and self-designed patterns. Students will use the design process to gather, analyse and apply information to solve problems.
Fashion Sketching:
Sketch and design solutions to design challenges
Textile construction:
Investigate weaving techniques to create fabric
ASSESSMENT TYPES
Materials application and skills tasks:
Students will be assessed on application of key skills and knowledge.
Design Folio:
Students will use the design process to develop their ideas, solve problems, manufacture a product and evaluate the outcome.
