Textiles

Students who choose to study Textiles can complete two units per year. The four units in each course are usually taken sequentially to form a two-year course.

In all units, students will undertake a range of practical projects to further develop existing construction and design skills and many opportunities will be provided to explore and develop creativity. Basic skills and knowledge are extended beyond the Year 8 level.

In Textiles, efficient construction techniques are taught and students work from a Design Brief that encourages them to plan their own learning and skill development.

Textiles 1 and Textiles 3

The focus for these units is process and production skills plus an element of design work. Practical projects are offered that aid the development of sound construction skills and could include a quilt, purse/bag and/or an item of clothing such as a hooded jumper, pyjamas, track pants, shorts, or a skirt. Students will learn about fibres, yarns, and fabrics. As well, students will explore sustainable fashion and look at ways to refashion textile items and produce something new from something old. 

Textiles 2 and Textiles 4

The focus for these units is creativity and design. Students will have the opportunity to explore a range of textile embellishing techniques that could include fabric dyeing; decorative machine stitching; free-motion machine stitching, hand stitching, beading;  and working with felt.

Practical projects could include book/journal covers; patchwork, using commercial patterns, soft toys/teddy bears; and/or wearable art pieces.  Students will develop an understanding of slow fashion and create a work using slow stitching practices.

Assessment is based on each student’s achievement in the theoretical and practical aspects of the subject as well as their ability to work independently and in a group situation.